University of Technology, Jamaica 10 Office of Teaching and Learning Course of Study Development The following courses of study were approved during the period: • Associate of Science in Entertainment Design, Production and Technology (2019/A/08/94/B) • Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Design, Production and Technology (2019/A/08/94/A) • Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking and Security • Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems • Master/Doctor of Philosophy in the Built Environment (2019/A/08/95C) • Master of Science in Engineering (Revision) (2020/A/02/15A) Alternative Assessment With the onset of COVID-19 and the closure of the institution in March 2020, the Office of Teaching and Learning in collaboration with the Office of Quality Assurance developed Alternative Assessment Strategies. With the introduction of the alternative strategies, the Policy on Testing and Assessment (2013/A/08/93A) section 5.0 Changing the Module Assessment Breakdown (MAB) structure, sub-section 5.4 was activated. Additionally, sub-section 4.3 Timeline for implementing major changes in a module in the policy on Major and Minor Changes to Courses of Study (2016/A/05/45D) was relaxed to accommodate the changes to the Module Assessment Structure (MAB). Co-operative Education The Co-operative Education Unit launched its Student Ambassadors’ programme in September 2019. Under the programme, twelve students commenced formal training with a view to assisting the Unit in executing its various promotional activities. The training received by the student ambassadors also aided in their development of key employability skills, namely communication, leadership, and teambuilding skills. Co-op Ed Student Ambassadors completing an exercise in one of in their training sessions The third annual Co-operative Education Awards Ceremony for employers and students was also held in September 2019. The main objective of the Awards Ceremony was to recognize Co-op Ed employers who consistently demonstrated commitment and dedication to the Co-op Ed Programme, as well as, students who best displayed high levels of professionalism, exceeding employers’ expectations in attitude and work, while on the Co-op programme. Eight employers and nine students were recognized at the event. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS DIVISION Cont’d. Dr Haldane Johnson Associate Vice President
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