SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
TOPIC: Lie Detector Testing, Local Advent and Human Rights
OVERVIEW Polygraph testing is being used increasingly in employment and security screening. A panel of experts will weigh in on its scientific validity, legal implications and human rights considerations. The discussion will be preceded by a polygraph demonstration.

SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
Activity: Scheduled Workshops
Overview: Visit us at the Assessment Centre to participate in the following workshops and demonstrations:
SPSW DEMONSTRATION
10:00AM - 2:30PM | Lie Detector Test demonstration in the tent from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Demonstration resumes at 2:00AM. as part of the public discussion in the Council Room.
SPSW WORKSHOP
10:00AM - 11:00AM |Train the Trainer Session on Winning Over Your Customers

SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
The SPSW Assessment Centre
OVERVIEW: The Assessment Centre will offer to the campus community and visitors, various psychological tests to assess and provide feedback related to perceived personality traits, capabilities, interest areas and career direction.
URD DAY THREE TEST OFFERED: O*Net Interest Profiler
This test provides a profile of respondents’ vocational interests and fosters awareness of suitable occupations.

DEEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Department Exhibit and Displays
TITLE: Geosciences and Development
OVERVIEW A range of exciting displays to showcase the work of the DOGG and its impact throughout Jamaica and the region. Displays will include:
(a) The White Limestone Characterization and Optimization Project
(b) Oil Exploration and Petroleum Potential in Jamaica
(c) Geoarchaeology Research on Mortar in Jamaica
(d) Climate Change and Agriculture
(e) Coral Reefs and Climate

URD SIGNATURE EVENT
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT
BOOK TITLE: Developmental Local Governance: A Critical Discourse in 'Alternative' Development
AUTHORS: Eris Schoburgh, John Martin, Sonia Gatchair
OVERVIEW: The primary purpose of this book is to evaluate critically the relationship between local government and national economic development.
GUEST SPEAKER: Mr. Errol Greene, CEO, St Thomas Municipal Council

Mona School of Business and Management
Panel Discussion:
Title: Preparing for the Export Market Overview: A panel discussion on preparation required by Jamaican businesses
to export goods and services. Main Presenters: Dr Andre Gordon, Technological Solutions Limited; Mrs. Sandra Glasgow,
Jamaica Exporters Association; Professor Lou Anne Barclay. MSBM; Dr Tolulope Bewaji MSBM.

Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work
SPSW Visit a Lecture Series:
Title: The Theory and Practice of Industrial Relations and Conflict Resolution
Presenter: Dr. Orville Taylor

URD 2016 SIGNATURE EVENT
Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work
The SPSW Derek Gordon Research Seminar - "Re-thinking Caribbean Futures: Perspectives from the Social Sciences"
Overview: This seminar will feature a keynote presentation, art exhibition, and 3 panels exploring issues in regional
development, research challenges, and the work of social scientists with people and communities.