One of the purposes of this residency is to afford the opportunity for the Jamaican students to use a modern library and the teaching equipment, materials, and technology not available in most Jamaican schools. Students must plan on staying the whole ten weeks. If an emergency occurs, special permission needs to be received to leave and re-enter the U. S. Students arrive in late May and depart in early August. Students are responsible for paying their own tuition, fees and airfare to Atlanta. Student fees pay for transportation from Atlanta to Cullowhee, and the return trip to Atlanta for the flight back to Jamaica.
Fees also cover the cost of renting and purchasing the books used in the summer courses.
The Reference librarians in Hunter Library welcome all Jamaican students with a library tour and a brief introduction to the online computer catalog demonstrating how to find a book. The many periodicals in the library are available either in paper or on microfilm, and copy machines are located nearby. Some articles in periodicals may be found in full text on the computer where they can be printed out. The Gleaner is available both in paper and online. The Curriculum materials Center contains many books and materials for teachers and is a great source for ideas.