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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA campuS

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, MONA campus
a publication of the Office of the Principal www.mona.uwi.edu

The Choice of a Lifetime

Welcome to Mona

You’ve made the perfect choice.

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y choosing the UWI, Mona Campus, you are about to embark on a life-changing experience – while you get a firstclass education. Now you’ll be able to choose courses designed to gain proficiency in your desired field(s) and broaden your horizons. Your coming to UWI, Mona is the start of a lifelong journey in which you will gain, among other things, a far deeper understanding of your environment and the experience to prepare you to make a positive impact on the world.

UWI, Mona, the oldest and largest of the four campuses, gives you the chance to study in four faculties: Humanities and Education, Medical Sciences, Pure & Applied Sciences and Social Sciences. You may also opt for first-year studies in Law. Choosing UWI puts you in great company with the great leaders who have attended the region’s finest tertiary institution. Some thirteen of our regional Prime Ministers – plus Heads of State in other parts of the world – are graduates of this institution. Make use of every opportunity to develop new passions and friendships and broaden your horizons outside the classroom. Be mindful also that you are entering university at a time of exciting global change and challenge. Whatever your course of study, the benefits of being here will extend beyond any academic qualifications you would have gained. The campus is a melting pot of cultures, ideas, issues, personalities, trends and belief systems, and has contributed in many ways to the development of the regionally aware and conscious individual who is intellectually and socially prepared to lead. Congratulations and welcome!

Prof. Gordon Shirley, Pro Vice Chancellor & Principal, UWI, Mona
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Your Mona Adventure
GETTING STARTED MAKING YOURSELF AT HOME PAYING FOR THE EDUCATION OF A LIFETIME A RICH & DIVERSE LIFE ON CAMPUS SPORTS ACADEMIC FACILITIES & RESOURCES GETTING INVOLVED STUDENT SERVICES & SUPPORT UWI, MONA CARNIVAL THE FACULTIES IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION CAMPUS MAP 6 8 10 12 14 16-21 22-25 26-29 30 32 39-41 42
The Queen’s Way Entrance

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Getting Started
So you’ve decided to enroll at UWI Mona. There are a number of things that you will need to know as you prepare to come to the Mona Campus. Please travel with proof of your student status, such as a student ID card; if you are a new student, the official Letter of Entry from the University is acceptable.
COMING TO JAMAICA If you are a resident of CARICOM as well as a citizen of the Commonwealth, you are allowed entry without a student visa. You will still be required, however, to submit your passport to the Lodgings Officer of the Office of Student Services & Development (OSSD) who will request a one-year renewable permit on your behalf from the Chief Immigration Officer. NON-COMMONWEALTH STUDENTS If you are a citizen of a non-Commonwealth country, you will need to obtain a valid student visa before coming to Jamaica by making the request at the nearest Jamaican diplomatic mission or consulate. You should also

REGISTRATION All students are required to select courses for both semesters at the beginning of the academic year. To register online or for further registration details, check at http://www.mona.uwi.edu/registration While you will be charged for the full academic year or the projected period of registration, you may opt to pay on a semester basis. If you decide to go this route, you will be required to meet certain mandatory payment deadlines. STUDENT ID CARD A must-have for all registered students, the identification card (ID) is issued on completion of the registration process. The number on the ID card will be the same as your student registration number. You should wear your ID at all times on the campus.

ensure that your passport is valid at least up to the end of the academic year. For full details on student immigration requirements, consult your Undergraduate Student Handbook. ORIENTATION EVENTS Typically, the second half of August is specially earmarked for orientation and new student activities. Among the highlights of the orientation process are library tours, a matriculation ceremony and registering on-line for courses. Your student magazine will publish relevant information in a special orientation issue, as will daily newspapers and the University website.

Chilling at the Aqueduct

THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK The Undergraduate Student Handbook is the authoritative reference source for information.

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Making Yourself At Home

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HOUSING IN THE HALLS OF RESIDENCE Limited housing is available on campus with allocations based on factors such as need and economic circumstance. There are six Halls of Residence: with single-sex halls at Mary Seacole (all female) and Chancellor (all male). The four other halls – Irvine, Taylor, Rex Nettleford and A.Z. Preston are mixed-gender residences. Information concerning lodgings in hall is available from the Office of Student Services & Development.

LODGINGS OFF-CAMPUS Assistance in finding housing off-campus is provided by the Lodgings Office on campus. Traditionally, homeowners in communities in close proximity to the University, such as Hope Pastures and Mona, rent rooms, studios or flats to UWI students. However, with increasing housing demand, it may be necessary for some students to live further away from campus than may be ideal.

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Irvine Hall Mary Seacole Hall

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Paying for the Education of a Lifetime
A UWI education is one of the best investments you can make. What each student pays may       differ as some states subsidise fees. At Mona, University fees can be paid in a number of ways including online at http: //www.mona.edu/studinfo/fees using the UWI, Mona E-Commerce facility. approved, and b) Ensure that tuition fees are paid over to the University. Scholarship holders should submit the letter of award to Admissions Section. Except for personal cheques, most forms of payment (including credit cards) are accepted. Pay attention to fee deadlines and consult your Undergraduate Student Handbook for details. THE OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCING (OSF) The OSF provides financial advice and assistance to full-time UWI, Mona students as well as to Jamaican full-time undergraduates studying in the Bahamas. Assistance is available as scholarships, bursaries, book or cash grants, long- or short-term loans, as well as bus and meal subsidies. Ideally, all payments should be made before the fee deadlines to avoid congestion and consequent delays at payment locations. If you are utilizing an approved student loan scheme for tuition fees, you must pay all miscellaneous fees yourself. For nonJamaican Student Loan Schemes: a) Be sure to have written information from the lending agency as proof that the loan was

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES Additionally, many scholarships and bursaries are available for the upcoming academic year to students who maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 as well as active participation in co-curricular activities or other criteria prescribed by donors. The OSF also acts as a liaison with the Students’ Loan Bureau. Contact OSF at http://mona.uwi. edu/osf/index.php STUDENTS’ LOAN BUREAU (SLB) The SLB is a financial agency specifically charged with providing financing for tertiary studies in Jamaica. Students using this facility will be given financial clearance and Registrar’s approval for the academic year, once the loan has been approved and the approval communicated to the University by the SLB. PART-TIME CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT Student employment opportunities, while limited, are available through the Office of Placement and Career Services Job Placement Programme. This includes opportunities for both summer and part-time employment.

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A Rich & Diverse Life
You’ve chosen a rewarding, varied life experience at UWI, Mona. All the facilities and support you’ll need are on campus. Making the best use of them is up to you.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY OF TOP SCHOLARS Year after year, recipients of Jamaica Scholarships find the Mona Campus the ideal place to pursue their studies. PRESERVE A GREAT ACADEMIC TRADITION UWI, Mona has established a sterling reputation for excellence and quality in teaching and research based on 60 years as the premier higher educational institution in the Caribbean. With a wide range of programmes and the opportunity to mix and match majors and minors across faculties, you should find just the right course to suit your goals.
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MAKE ENDS MEET UWI, Mona offers quality education at internationally competitive prices. BE A CITIZEN OF THE WORLD Study and socialise with students from around the region and other parts of the world. Forge lifelong friendships, build new networks and revel in a cosmopolitan experience.

KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER There are options to suit any situation at UWI, Mona. You may choose to study full-time or part-time, as an evening student or by distance while working full-time. SEE THE WORLD With its links to several institutions worldwide, UWI, Mona offers international and inter-campus exchanges that make it possible for you to see the world while studying. INDULGE YOUR PASSIONS Discover your muse. Unveil hidden talents as an actor/ actress by joining the Dramatic Society. Run for Guild President and discover the budding politician within.

Learn to swim or enhance your foreign language skills. HANG OUT AT A CAMPUS HOT SPOT That’s right, think Ring Road Carnival, Students’ Union parties, the UWI Games, a wide range of sporting activities, your very own nightclub… the fun caa’n done.

FEED YOUR CURIOSITY A wide range of food is available for all palates. Choose from the selection of on-campus restaurants and fast food outlets, the supermarket located inside the Students’ Union, the many shops found on the various halls or offcampus.

Student Pep Rally

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The Sporting Life at Mona

With a fully staffed Sports Department managed by Jamaican Olympian, Grace Jackson, UWI, Mona offers a range of sporting activities with top-rate facilities for team sports including football, cricket, netball, rugby, track and field and indoor hockey. For more individual sporting endeavors, there are facilities for karate/aerobics, weight training, gym and table tennis at the Students’ Union. Boasting several tennis and badminton courts all over campus, UWI, Mona also has an Olympicsized swimming pool.

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A World of Facilities & Resources
LIBRARIES The UWI, Mona Library boasts a modern library system consisting of: • The Main Library, featuring collections in Humanities, Education, and the Social Sciences (including Law) • The Medical Branch Library, with collections in Medicine and Nursing • The Science Branch Library, with collections in Pure and Applied Sciences and Pre-Clinical Medicine The Main and Medical Branch Libraries are open 22 hours daily on weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to midnight on Saturdays, and noon to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. You can also access material electronically from the comfort of your room (or from wireless campus hotspots) using your student ID. Internet access is widely available in the libraries to enhance your research requirements. LIBRARY COMPUTER LABS Personal computers and laptops are available for use in the libraries’ computer labs.
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Installation of a new integrated system (ALEPH) has made it easier to access the Library’s Online Public Access Catalogue, which significantly broadens the service options. You can verify which books you have on loan, reserve books online, save searches, and even send the results of your email account. LAPTOP RENTAL Personal computers and laptops are available for rent from the Mona Information Technology Services (MITS).
UWI, MONA, WESTERN JAMAICA CAMPUS

This branch campus in the western resort city of Montego Bay offers degree courses in Management Studies, Accounting, Banking & Finance, Management of Information Systems (MIS), Hospitality & Tourism Management, and Media & Communications (Public Relations). The campus also offers graduate courses in Business Administration and Executive Development through the Mona School of Businesss. If you are

Reading in the Main Library
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interested in pursuing courses at the UWI, Mona Western Jamaica Campus (WJC), you should first apply to the UWI, Mona Campus, then submit a letter indicating a preference for the WJC. UWI, Mona WJC students enjoy a range of amenities including library and computer lab. Easily accessible via the new North Coast Highway, the campus is also close to the Sangster International Airport. OVERSEAS STUDY & CONFERENCES You can elect to participate in exchange or ‘study abroad’ programmes and overseas conferences to expand your horizons. With the approval of the respective Head of Department, you may participate in courses and earn grades towards the completion of your degree, with the University reserving the right to adjust the grades received at the overseas institution. Permission must be sought and received from the Campus Registrar before you embark on your programme.

State-of-the-Art Labs & Lecture Theatres
VIDEO CONFERENCING & MORE With nine modern multimedia lecture theatres on campus, world-class academic materials and presentations are at your fingertips. The Mona Information Technology Services (MITS) has expanded the campus network infrastructure, making computer services and internet access widely available through 30 new wireless hotspots. Full video conferencing systems put you in touch with other UWI campuses and international conferences to enhance your learning and research experience. Additionally, a number of labs and lecture theatres are being constructed, upgraded or expanded, including a new Basic Medical Sciences complex and the Mona GeoInformatics suite of facilities.

William Bartley Laboratory

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THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSHOP Provides for the faculty, students and others a wide variety of texts, journals, stationery and memorabilia to support the academic programmes as required by the teaching departments.

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Great Lecturers, Great Research Tradition
Dr. Dillon Alleyne
LECTURER, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, UWI, MONA AND VISITING FELLOW, CENTRE FOR GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON, D.C.

Professor Anthony Chen
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS, FACULTY OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES

Dr. Helen Professor Henningham John Lindo
LECTURER IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES, FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

A recent research project examines ways of leveraging the impact of remittances and the Caribbean Diaspora for the development of the region. This project is also being done in collaboration with research work being conducted by the Caribbean Diaspora and Economy Research Group (CDERG), Department of Economics, UWI, Mona, of which Dr. Alleyne is a member. The research is being carried out in six Caribbean countries: Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, St. Lucia and Grenada. The study argues that despite the considerable impact of the diaspora through remittances and other benefits, there has been no consistent diaspora policy either at the national or regional levels.
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Professor Chen holds a Bachelor of Science from Boston College, a Doctor of Philosophy from UWI Mona, Master of Arts in Teaching from Harvard University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland. Focused primarily on Atmospheric Physics, Meteorology, Environmental & Energy Studies and Global Climate Change, Professor Chen was a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which won the Nobel Peace Prize along with a team of other UWI scientists and former United States President Al Gore Jr. in 2007. His work also includes studies on topics such as The Link Between EarlySeason Caribbean Rainfall ~ and Estimat& The El Nino, ing Daytime Net Radiation Using Routine Meteorological Data.

Dr. Henningham, in collaboration with other researchers, studied young children who have social, emotional and behaviour problems who are not only more likely to have antisocial behaviour in later childhood and adolescence, but are also more likely to experience academic failure and early school drop-out. Important risk factors for social, emotional and behaviour problems in early childhood include inappropriate parenting, poor teacher-child relationships, poor home-school bonding and peer rejection at school. Schools provide a logical public health setting for addressing each of these risk factors and for reaching a high proportion of young children. The project involved implementing and evaluating interventions to promote young children’s social and emotional competence and reduce aggression at a strategic developmental period – during the early childhood years.

Professor Lindo studied four species of parasites that commonly cause malaria infections in humans. Malaria is transmitted by the female Anopheles mosquito. The study used data gathered from 361 Haitian refugees who arrived by boat in Jamaica between February 29 and April 13, 2004. Included in their health status screening was malaria since the disease is well established in that country. The screening is especially important since timely diagnosis and treatment of patients with malaria is necessary to prevent reintroduction of the disease into Jamaica. (Malaria was subsequently reintroduced into Jamaica). By using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) which identifies species based on their DNA sequences, Professor Lindo was able to identify the causes of the specific strain of disease present in the subjects, paving the way for more effective malaria surveillance.
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Getting Involved
Student Community Outreach Project

THE GUILD OF STUDENTS The Guild is the official body for student representation on the Mona Campus. All registered students at Mona are automatically full members of the Guild. It comprises 29 officers of which 28 are elected by the student body, while one is appointed by the elected members. It offers various
Salon Splurt

the centre of student entertainment and cultural life. The perfect spot to lyme or relax, it’s a hotbed of social activity, especially on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Clubs & Societies ADVENT FELLOWSHIP
Caters to Adventist students on campus by providing opportunities for fellowship and sharing. (Thursdays at 2:00 p.m., Room 04, FH&E) CAMERA CLUB Is the organization for both practising and budding shutterbugs and is aimed at developing expertise and an appreciation for photography. Check them out at the Students’ Union. CATHOLIC STUDENTS MOVEMENT Serves the Catholic student community and fosters fellowship and spiritual growth among campus Catholics. (Thursdays at 3:00-5:00 p.m. Chaplain’s Office) CIRCLE K A co-educational service, leadership development, and friendship organization is organised and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club on campus.

Primarily aimed at developing projects designed to improve the lives of children and youth, Circle K meets at Sir Thomas Taylor Room, Taylor Hall (Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.) DRAMATIC ARTS SOCIETY Attracts those students with an interest in the dramatic arts and participation in stage productions. The gathering point is the Philip Sherlock Centre. HINDU SOCIETY Satisfies the spiritual and social needs of Hindu students. The Society meets at the Students’ Union. MANAGEMENT STUDIES ASSOCIATION Is a student-run, pre-professional organization operating out of the Management Information Centre (MIC). It serves as a mini-library and provides students with texts, case studies, past examination papers and daily newspapers, among a host of other services. MEDICAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION Caters to medical students at Mona and is a member of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Are fellowship organizations for students from various territories of the region. Currently, there exist organizations for students from Antigua & Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Trinidad & Tobago. PANORIDIM STEEL ORCHESTRA Is for aficionados of the steel band, and offers students a chance to learn the art of playing pan at various events. (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 6:00 p.m., Students’ Union) TOURISM SOCIETY Is an official organization under the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Tourism Action Club programme and is dedicated to tourism awareness and building a focus on Caribbean pride, culture and history. The group may be contacted through the Department of Management Studies. UNIVERSITY DEBATING SOCIETY Seeks to develop and popularise the art of debating among the student body including promoting inter23

Student Gym

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMMES Community service is undertaken by the Halls of Residence, clubs & societies, and students registered in the UWI Leadership Programme.

OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES Through the Guild of Students, you can get involved in a wide range of activities that will deepen your awareness and ability to impact your community, as well as learn key life skills. The Guild’s Summer Employment Programme pro-

vides opportunities to travel and work abroad in areas such as tourism. The Guild participates in outreach programmes. Other activities include producing campus publications, assisting students in pre-university studies, and organizing Hall and Inter-Campus Games.

services including a bus service to students and running the Students’ Union. THE STUDENTS’ UNION (GYM, NIGHTCLUB, SHOPS, SERVICES & ACTIVITIES) This multipurpose facility run by the Guild of Students is

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Hall debating as well as regional and international competition. Meets weekly. UNIVERSITY SINGERS Enduring as a national institution, the Singers represent the best artistic qualities of musical

poetry. It is the home of countless theatrical productions from Shakespeare to modern works. Named after one of the University’s

Lyming in Hall

expression in song. They are based at Philip Sherlock Centre. UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE APOSTOLIC MINISTRIES (UCAM) Provides a forum for Apostolic students to meet and explore Christian fellowship (meets on Thursdays in FHE o1). UNIVERSITY & COLLEGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Offers Christian students the opportunity to share fellowship. UWI DANCE SOCIETY Has dedicated itself to the cultivation of dance, and embraces traditional and creative expressions of the art form. This group is based at Philip Sherlock Centre. PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTRE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS Develops your artistic dreams at this renowned centre of creative expression in drama, music and

founding fathers, Sir Philip Sherlock, the Centre hosts groups such as the University Chorale, the University Dramatic Arts Society, the University Singers, Panoridim Steel Orchestra and the University Dance Society, among others. UWI, MONA CHAPEL The building began life in 1799 as part of a sugar factory on the Gayle's Valley Estate in Trelawny and was transferred, stone by stone, to its present site. The Chapel hosts regular services. The Anglican Eucharist is celebrated at 7:15 a.m. every Sunday; during the semester, inter-denominational services are conducted in rotation by the Methodist, United Church, Baptist and Moravian chaplains at 9:00 a.m.

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Hungry?
Whether you’re munching, snacking or dining, UWI, Mona has several kinds of eateries to choose from, located all across the Campus.

Office of Student Services & Development
UWI LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME Designed to help you develop leadership skills, the programme enhances selfesteem and self-worth as well as increases awareness of your responsibilities as future Caribbean leaders. MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME You can gain valuable professional and personal development insights by participating in the Mentorship Programme at UWI, Mona. You are matched with a mentor who facilitates counsel, structure, and participation in community projects or other voluntary activity. Mentoring by fellow students (peers) is also available. Contact the Office of Student Services & Development at 977-3880, ext. 2541 or 970-2739, ext. 2546 for further information. OFFICE OF PLACEMENT & CAREER SERVICES Gain expert career guidance and assistance with appropriate job placement through the Office of Placement and Career Services at UWI, Mona. You are invited to seek career counselling before registration in order to select the best courses relevant to your career choice. Career counselling is also available throughout the academic year. You may STUDENT RECOGNITION The annual UWI Student Awards Ceremony recognises academic and co-curricular achievement. OSS&D Headed by the Director of Student Services & Development, the OSSD provides programmes and activities that enhance the overall development of students, to complement the academic learning, in order to produce well-rounded students. Learning experiences are created and delivered through the units within the department. These include: • Halls of Residence • Commuting Students Lounge • Placement and Career Services • Sports • Special Student Services     (Students with Disabilities) • Lodgings Office

also avail yourself of a range of career seminars, workshops and expositions, as well as pursue summer, part-time or graduate employment opportunities. STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS The UWI provides facilities for students with special needs at the UWI, Mona Lions Club Centre for Students with Special Needs. This is in keeping with the University's mandate to advance opportunities for persons with visual, hearing or physical impairment. The Centre is equipped with technologies such as a Kurzweil Reader, available at the library for use by blind students, Electronic

Braille Embosser, Perkins Braillers, Braille and Speak Machines, Type and Speak Machines and computers equipped with Jaws Speech Programme. It also boasts state-of-the-art facilities such as soundproof exam/recording booths, a library area, a meeting/class room, reception area and embossing room. Additionally, the Office for Special Student Services and the Committee for Students with Disabilities are ensuring that all new buildings are designed with provisions for wheelchair users.
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Commuting Student Facilities
ers for commuting students. These lockers are located at the New Education Lecture Theatre (NELT), Faculty of Humanities and Education, Management Studies Building, Faculty of Social Sciences and the Commuting Students Lounge. SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE The Office of the Director of Student Services & Development (OSSD) operates a

The First-Year Experience
The First-Year Experience (FYE) project aims to improve student performance and competitiveness through the acquisition of relevant skills, competencies and knowledge.

Campus Security

SECURITY ESCORT SERVICE An escort service is provided for individual students or small groups working in the libraries, laboratories or any

PARKING & CLAMPING There are designated parking areas for students and visitors. The main parking lot is located behind Mary Seacole Hall and the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts. Illegally parked vehicles will be clamped or towed away.

Campus Health Service
other on-campus centre at nights. A uniformed guard can escort you to your hall.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY Any form of sexual abuse or harassment is never to be condoned. If you are being pestered or annoyed by unwanted sexual attention, or if you feel you are being sexually harassed, first ask the offender to stop.

Commuting students are the largest population on campus and are entitled to all the perks of campus life. All commuting students choose, and are attached to, that Hall of Residence and can participate fully in all University activities and competitions. They are encouraged to take part in the annual Commuting Students Day in September, as well as in other development programmes. A lounge dedicated to commuting students is located adjacent to the School of Education Building. Commuters can chill out, meet new friends, have refreshments, read a magazine or watch a movie. A
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study room equipped with computers is also available there. STUDENT LOCKERS The Office of the Director of Student Services & Development (OSSD) provides lock-

shuttle bus service for students. This valuable service is available to transport you around the campus every half hour and to connecting points in Liguanea, Papine, and along the main arteries of Mona Road and Hope Road.

This is a non-credit course which helps first-year students adjust to the challenges of university life and maximise their potential for academic learning and success. Activities include visits to places of interest, social interactions, tours, seminars and discussion sessions and there is an end of year cultural trip to the other campuses. Contact the Office of Student Services & Development to find out how you can participate.

Campus security is covered by specific legislation, namely the Mona Campus Security Act of 2007. It gives powers to the police and private security providers on campus to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Act. There is a police post on campus. Activities such as vending, taxi access and parking are strictly regulated by the University, and everyone on campus is subject to search. Copies of the Act can be found on the UWI Web site and copies are available from the Campus Legal Officer. You can contact Campus Security at 935-8748-9, ext. 2748-9

If this is ignored, then ask for help from the Director of Student Services & Development, Counsellors and/or the Student Services Managers who will give independent and confidential advice. The University considers sexual harassment, particularly by staff, to be unacceptable and offers support to students who are subjected to it. Rape, it must be emphasised, is a criminal act and must be reported to the police.

UWI, Mona offers the services of a Health Centre which provides: • Medical & Psychiatric Consultations • Pharmaceuticals • Nursing Services • Dental Services

• Family Planning Advice and Supplies • Counselling for Personal and Mental Health issues A Medical Insurance Scheme is also available to participating students.
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Road March along Ring Road during UWI, Mona Carnival

Carnival, Mona Style
Ring Road is the true home of Carnival in Jamaica. Long before it became generally fashionable on the island, Trinidadian and Barbadian students had already sold their Jamaican and other counterparts on the spectacle. The colourful and joyous Mona Campus tradition continues each year in the second semester.

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The Faculties

Humanities & Education

Medical Sciences

Social Sciences

Monument in Heads of Government Park

Pure & Applied Sciences

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Note: First-year Law is offered at the UWI, Mona Campus

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Research Day

January

Important UWI, Mona Events

Commemoration Week

February

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Matriculation & Welcome Ceremony

Graduation

September

November

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IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

Key Contacts & Information

All telephone extensions can be reached through the UWI exchange 927-1660-9

Office of Placement & Career Services 927-1650 ext. 2224; 2332; 2387 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ placement/ Office of the Principal principal.office@ uwimona.edu.jm 927-2253 Office of Special Student Services 935-8315 ext. 2315 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ oss/ Office of the Director of Student Services & Development (OSSD) 977-3880 ext. 2541; 2546 970-2739 ext. 2546 Public Relations Office, Mona 977-5941; 977-7346 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ proffice/ Student Lodgings Office 702-3493 Student Records Unit 970-4472 935-8856 ext. 2856; 2747; 2126 Student Administrative Services Section 512-3733 ext. 3734-40 BANKS National Commercial Bank 927-1898 ext. 2264 927-1057, 927-0463 fax: 927-1523
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Admissions 935-8651; 927-2779 ext. 2651; 2947 fax: 927-2272 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ admissions/ Bursary 977-9069/2865-6 ext. 2870 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ bursary/about/index.htm Campus Registrar Campusregistraroffice@ uwimona.edu.jm 977-1202 Examinations 935-8272 ext. 2272; 2316 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ exams/ Department of Sports 702-4473 ext. 2229 ID Processing Unit at the HR Division 927-2702; 970-2071 2305; 2356 ext. 2680 Mona Information Technology Services (MITS) 927-2148; 977-4496; 977-4537
http://www.mona.uwi.edu/mits

Memorial Obelisk

• Remember to bring your offer letters to registration • Scholarship holders are asked to keep scholarship offer letters at hand for registration • You are reminded of your responsibility to honour all financial obligations to the University in accordance with the specified payment deadlines to avoid deregistration • All fees must be paid in advance of registration • Always wear your ID card on campus • Should you lose your ID card, immediately contact the HR Division for advice onarrangements for the issue of a new card

• Normal opening hours for the cashier in the Bursary are Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Normal opening hours for the Admissions section are Monday to Thursday – 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • If you do not write an examination, you will be deemed to have failed unless you have permission to withdraw • Check your faculty and registry notice boards on a regular basis • View your records (available online) regularly to ensure that they are accurate and current.

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Scotiabank 702-2518 702-2552-3 fax: 928-9188 BOOKSHOP 977-1401 ext. 2269 http://bookshop.uwimona. edu.jm/ CAMPUS SECURITY 935-8748-9 ext. 2748-9 COUNSELLORS 927-2520 ext. 2270; 2370 CREDIT UNION 927-2211 2360; 2766-8

Social Welfare Training Centre Canteen 977-7321 Vihope 977-6822

FACULTY OFFICES Humanities & Education 977-3659 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ humed/ Law 927-1855 927-1297 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ law/ Medical Sciences 927-2556 ext. 7-2245; 7-2475 977-2565 ext. 7-2478; 7-2479
http://www.mona.uwi.edu/fms/

ext. 2343; ext. 2347; 2443 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ halls/irvine/ Mary Seacole 927-2546 ext. 2452; 2483-4 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ halls/seacole/

Irvine 927-2793-4

Medical Library 927-1073 ext. 2438 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ library/medical_library.html Science Library 927-1068 ext. 2202-3 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ library/science_library.html PHILIP SHERLOCK CENTRE FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS 927-1047 ext. 2383 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ campuslife/sherlock.htm POLICE Campus 927-2298

Postgraduate Housing Complex Contact the Office of the Director of Student Services & Development (OSSD) Rex Nettleford ext. 2130-2 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ halls/nettleford/ Taylor 927-2533 ext. 2386; 2375-6 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ halls/taylor/ HEALTH CENTRE 970-0017 ext. 2270; 2370 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ healthcentre/index.php LIBRARIES Main Library 935-8294

ext. 2331; 2310

August Town 927-2047, 927-2223 Matilda’s Corner 926-6517, 977-5576 Papine 927-2047, 977-4204 POST OFFICE 977-0651 STUDENTS’ UNION Guild of Students 702-2463 ext. 2168 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ campuslife/guildofstudents/ Hi-Lo Mini Mart 977-0295 Salon Splurt 977-1438 UNIVERSITY CHAPEL 935-8317, 935-8496 ext. 2496; 2301; 2540; 2943
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Pure and Applied Sciences 977-1785 ext. 2401; 2961; 2962
http://www.mona.uwi.edu/fpas/

EATERIES & RESTAURANTS Beehive 977-4396 Deli-Xpress Juici Patties K&S Caterers (Taylor Hall) KFC
Founders’ Park

489-4767 970-3372 927-1051 970-1186

Social Sciences 977-0640 ext. 2220-2 927-2592 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ socsci/ HALLS OF RESIDENCE AZ Preston 977-6721-31 ext. 2411 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ halls/azpreston/ Chancellor 927-2780 ext. 2387; 2183 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ halls/chancellor/

Mae’s Catering (Mary Seacole) 977-0880 Pages Café 970-2370

ext. 2294; 2296 512-3568/9 ext. 3568/9; 2479 http://www.mona.uwi.edu/ library/

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