Class Zoom Information

Kindly use the listing below to access all Class Zoom meeting information. You must use your student emails to access this document. Furthermore, please note that it will be updated in batches as time progresses.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fmg4YMBo9zu0vQ5d-484sHTc0d5w-U1Nm4Xi0rCyGbY/edit?usp=sharing

Kindly find the Academic Calendar for 2023/2024.

Update on the Moodle situation

Please use the form below to communicate the challenges you're experiencing with the platform: https://forms.gle/eovVJh3Ein9n12hj9

This process is directly being handled by the university, and not Student Council members.

11-Sept-2023

Dear Students,

I trust that you are settling in well into your courses for the Fall 2023 semester. 

As the semester progresses and preparations for your course assessments begin in earnest, please be guided by the attached guidelines for your Major Project where applicable.

All the best for the semester!


Kind regards,
Otis N Osbourne
Actg. Head of Department
Department of Information Technology

UCC Tuition Payment Options

There are 5 options/methods available to pay your tuition as outlined in this correspondence.

Ensure you email a copy of your payment receipt to sfshelpdesk@ucc.edu.jm along with your full name, student ID number and any other pertinent information.

Good day

This is just a gentle reminder about the PATH (Tertiary Grant) Student Support.

Tertiary bursaries are provided to help PATH beneficiaries pay for their Bachelor's Degree programme. The bursaries are worth $100,000 per year and can be used for each year of study for up to four (4) years if the student maintains a 2.5 GPA from the second to the fourth year of study.

Please use the link below to submit your completed PATH Application Form https://ucc.edu.jm/document/path-bursary-application-form.

Submission Portal for Students by October 23, 2023: https://forms.gle/BrqGoTTZzhCJT1Z46.


Regards
Anthony Dockery (Mr.)
Vice President of Financial
Student Council Board 2023/2024

Zoom Link
https://zoom.us/j/8390562337

Meeting ID: 839 056 2337
Passcode: CLUBS

Good evening team

As part of our ongoing efforts to support students encountering difficulties in specific courses, the Student Council has taken the initiative to develop a specialized Google form.

This form is designed to gather comprehensive data on the areas where you may be facing challenges in the course, enabling us to tailor our assistance to your specific needs effectively. Your responses will be invaluable in facilitating a targeted approach to providing the assistance and support required to enhance your understanding and performance in the course.


We greatly appreciate your collaboration in this endeavor.

Student success Survey- each one, help one (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesFy1CC6p_YpmPniC-Zd6a8M7LO-zIwWFYp3XAHnBE9Ba9fQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)

this form below if for students who are interested in mentoring other students.
Student mentor form(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNJX0zDxOSgMuf0E0DWgU2LK5G0VuROPtLJNUAaqXIh3pzTw/viewform?usp=sf_link)

Student Forum - School of Mathematics, Science and Technology

Channel: https://t.me/UCC_IT_MathRep
Group: https://t.me/+yRkj3CojmalhZDcx

You are invited to the basic Excel Training on
Thursday, October 12, 2023 (6:30-8:30pm) and
Friday, October 13, 2023, (4-6pm).

Enhance your skills in Microsoft® Office Excel®: Level 1 !

Upon successful completion of this workshop, you will be awarded your certification.


Audience: Individuals with NO or LITTLE computer skills.

This workshop is intended for students who wish to gain the foundational understanding of Microsoft Office Excel 2021 that is necessary to create and work with electronic spreadsheets.


Come with your PC or Laptop to learn and participate in this educational session.

Register your interest to obtain your Certificate of Participation: https://forms.gle/QiQJFWytDpnjRZk27

Zoom Information
Meeting ID: 839 056 2337
Passcode: CLUBS
Meeting Link

REMINDER FOR FALL 2023

Classes Commence:
Sunday, September 3, 2023

Mid-Semester Assessment (MSA)
Starts: October 22, 2023
Ends: October 28, 2023


Classes Conclude:
Friday, December 2 2023

End of Semester Assessment (EoSA)
Starts: December 6, 2023
Ends: December 21, 2023

Dear Students,

Exciting opportunities await you at our upcoming Work and Travel Expo on October 13th from 10 AM to 3 PM! Whether you prefer to attend in person or virtually, this event promises to be a game-changer in your pursuit of global experiences.

Various reputable agencies will be present to guide you on work and travel options, making your dreams of exploring the world a reality.

Don't miss this chance to plan your future adventures and come on out!

END OF SEMESTER ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

- Each student MUST complete the Location Registration Form. Complete a separate form for each course for which you have a timed examination in December 2023.

- Fall 2023 End of Semester Assessment (EOSA) period - December 9 - 22, 2023

- Students who are registered in Aeorion with Jamaican addresses are required to do their exams face to face. If there is an extenuating circumstance, the student is required to submit an alternative examination for Spring 2024. ONLY students in Caribbean, International, and Jamaicans Overseas can request proctored assessments. No exceptions.

- Students who are residents overseas, should ensure their records are updated with the Registry using the appropriate form and proof of residency.

- There are no examination facilities at Savanna La Mar.

- ALL students sit a common (the same) End of Semester Assessment per course. Therefore, regardless of the scheduled time of your classes, please be prepared to complete your End of Semester Assessments as scheduled, which may be administered between Sundays through Fridays between 9 am - 8 pm Jamaica time.

- PLEASE SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH COURSE THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED FOR, WHICH HAS A TIMED END-OF-SEMESTER ASSESSMENT (EOSA). For example: If you are registered for three courses but only two (2) of them carry a timed end-of-semester assessment, you will only need to complete the form twice, indicating the preferences for each course.


In order to complete arrangements to facilitate end-of-semester timed examinations at our campuses, ALL students are being asked to indicate where they will complete their Fall 2023 timed examinations.

Complete the Examination Location Registration Form by October 13, 2023 @ 11:59 pm. Access the form by logging into your browser with your student email, then select this link: https://forms.gle/yf8nv3C3aWFzGdDW9

In preparation for the sitting of your Fall 2023 final assessments, please be reminded that only Caribbean, International and Jamaican Overseas students are permitted to sit their examinations via Proctor - Online Invigilation Services. If you are registered as a Local (Jamaican) student, the sitting of your assessments will be at your designated UCC campus. The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean strives to ensure it has accurate student data for the efficient and smooth execution of its services.

Your designated campus is determined by the permanent address listed on Aeorion. We want to make sure that the campus indicated on your Aeorion account, based on your initial application to UCC, is your current and updated residence. If you have recently changed your permanent address, please follow the procedure below to update your Aeorion account:

- Complete the Request for Transfer Form to have your Campus changed from a local campus (eg. Montego Bay) to an international address (eg. USA).
- Complete the Student Update Form to have your permanent address changed.
To process your request, there is a processing fee of $500 JMD.
To facilitate the processing of your change of campus request, you must provide proof of residency/ address. Proof of address can be one of the following documents:

1. Water, electricity, gas, telephone, or Internet bill with your legal name

2. Bank statement with your legal name

3. Bank reference letter with your legal name

4. Notarized Letter with your legal name

5. Letter of employment with your legal name

6. Lease agreement for your residence with your legal name


The completed forms along with the processing fee and proof of address must be submitted to your Campus Manager/ Head of Department/ Academic Dean for approval. To be permitted to sit your final assessment Online, the deadline to submit the required documents is October 17, 2023. Once approved, the Registry department will update your status on Aeorion. Subsequently, the Online and Examinations Department will generate the list of the Caribbean, International and Jamaican Overseas students to prepare and provide guidance for proctored examinations by October 31, 2023.


If you are a Jamaican student who is now overseas, and approval is granted for you to transfer your campus, the online Proctoring fee of $45 USD or JMD equivalent is required for the preparations for your proctored assessments.

Please be aware that if you have been found guilty of an examination irregularity, you will be instructed to find an Examination Center where you can take all future final assessments. The Examination Communications Unit will inform you of the necessary arrangements in such cases.

So the council is meeting with the school president tomorrow, any issue or concern you want the council to address to him? Please send me a private message or any of the student council team, these are their @
Jerome @marcellar_love Simone @dean_a_plus @Tedesh @MonaRae @Hanna_urrep
@N_thoni_Daiquiri @nataliatburton @Callmeh_Jaiye Ally

You are invited to the basic Excel Training on
Thursday, October 12, 2023 (6:30-8:30pm) and
Friday, October 13, 2023, (4-6pm).

Enhance your skills in Microsoft® Office Excel®: Level 1 !

Upon successful completion of this workshop, you will be awarded your certification.


Audience: Individuals with NO or LITTLE computer skills.

This workshop is intended for students who wish to gain the foundational understanding of Microsoft Office Excel 2021 that is necessary to create and work with electronic spreadsheets.


Come with your PC or Laptop to learn and participate in this educational session.

Register your interest to obtain your Certificate of Participation: https://forms.gle/QiQJFWytDpnjRZk27

Zoom Information
Meeting ID: 839 056 2337
Passcode: CLUBS
Meeting Link

A message from the student council team

Dear Students,

The Fall 2023 Course Evaluation Survey (Pre-MSA) closes on Sunday, October 29, 2023, @ 3:00 PM. Take advantage of this opportunity to improve your academic experiences.

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) encourages students to share their feedback on their academic experiences by administering Course Evaluation Surveys twice each semester, before Mid Semester Assessments (MSAs) and before End of Semester Assessments (EOSAs) as scheduled on the academic calendar.

The Academic Affairs and Department of Student Support, Career Development, and Alumni Services have observed low responses to the course evaluations due to many concerns raised. As a result, we are implementing new measures to improve service delivery.

Please click on the link below to access the course evaluation survey and share your feedback:
Fall 2023 Course Evaluation Survey (Pre-MSA)


Benefits of Participating in the Course Evaluation Process
1. Your responses are anonymous. You should not feel afraid to share constructive feedback to improve your academic experiences.

2. Your feedback will be assessed by the Department of Student Support, Programme Coordinators, and Heads of Departments to develop intervention plans based on your feedback to improve student participation, lecturer delivery, and academic outcomes.

3. You will be provided with updates on the actions that the UCC will take to improve the
delivery of service to you.


DSS and Academic Affairs Commitment
1. Timely response to the feedback provided by students.

2. Effective Fall 2023, during the class visiting period as indicated on the academic calendar, Class Representatives will be encouraging fellow students to complete the Course Evaluation so that a general summary of the responses collected will be shared with the class for adjustments to be made prior to the administration of End of Semester Assessments.