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1958: The original name of
UTech was the
Jamaica Institute of Technology ;
just over 50 students were
enrolled and only four programmes were offered.
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1959: The name was changed to the
College of Arts, Science and Technology ( CAST )
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1964: UTech's incorporation into the
CAST scheme was validated by an Act of Parliament
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1986:
CAST Scheme was revised to
make UTech a degree-granting institution; the University was also
empowered to conduct affairs under two Statutory Bodies (i.e.
Governing Council & Academic Board)
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1995: UTech was formally accorded
University status on September 1,1995
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1999:
UTech’s Student population rose to over 6,000
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Over 100 programmes at Certificate, Diploma & Degree levels
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Academic offerings & development
modeled on English Polytechnic
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Emphasis on flexibility of approach,
work-based learning, professional linkages.
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Several programmes franchised through links with Community Colleges
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