ABOUT SDU

It is the mission of the Student Development Unit of UTT to  provide leadership in developing and maintaining a campus atmosphere that fosters social, intellectual and personal growth; advocates for the needs of students; and develops leadership by promoting self-responsibility and problem solving. SDU works with faculty, staff and students to provide programming which focuses on student developmental needs and maximises their potential for success.  Its programmes include student advisement; student behavior and comportment; student health and wellness; personal organisation.  SDU supervises and regulates the operations of the UTT Student Guild, and is responsible for the accreditation of student organisations/clubs; training of student leaders; and coordinating approvals for and publicity of student events. SDU plans and coordinates key student events such as New Student Orientation and Graduation activities; and is responsible for services to students with disabilities subject to the limitations of the University’s resources at the particular time. Services include: liaison with campus departments and community agencies; interpretation services for deaf and hard of hearing students; and resource information and referrals.  The SDU also functions as a first responder for student crisis, inquiries, complaints and the resolution of conduct issues. The SDU coordinates transport for academic and co-curricular activities, and field trips; and from campuses to main transportation hubs.  The SDU provides assistance to students requesting on and off-campus accommodations by providing tips for selecting appropriate accommodation; and listings of rental accommodations close to each of the campuses based on responses to its media advertisements. The Halls of Residence are administered by SDU.  Collaboration with the other staff within Student Support Services is done to plan and implement educational, cultural, social, recreational, and service programmes, which are supportive to the residence community.

SDU & YOU
What do we do?

• Student Advising
• Academic Support Workshops
• University Functions re: New Student Orientation and Graduation
• Opportunities for Student’s Personal Development re: Youth Parliament & Debate Competitions
• Student Travel (Academic & Shuttle Services)
• Student Guild & Club Advising
• Student Locker Facilities
• Student Behavior & Comportment
• Supervision of the day to day operations of the Halls of Residence at the ECIAF and Chaguaramas Campuses.

CONTACT US

For further information please do not hesitate to contact the Student Development Officer at your respective campuses and add our Facebook group "UTT Student Support Services" for all orientation information. 

Ms. Petula Tavares, Senior Student Development Officer: Valsayn and Corinth Campuses
Email: petula.tavares@utt.edu.tt
Phone: 1-868-642-8888 Extension:  29167

Ms. Allicia De Silva-Didier, Student Development Officer: O’Meara, ECIAF and Tobago Campuses
Email: allicia.desilva-didier@utt.edu.tt
Phone: 1-868-642-8888 Extension:  21124

Ms. Avalon Guischard, Student Development Officer: Pt. Lisas and San Fernando Campuses
Email: avalon.guischard@utt.edu.tt
Phone: 1-868-642-8888 Extension:  29211