Canada varsity, PU discuss modalities for joint degree programme

In order to initiate global programme initiatives, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), Canada, and Panjab University (PU) discussed modalities for a joint degree programme. The two universities have agreed to formulate rules and regulations for the joint degree, with applicable regulations administered by UGC and Education Quality Assurance (EQA) in India and British Columbia, Canada, respectively.

Two senior academic leaders from UFV — Dr James Mandigo, Provost and vice-president academic, and David McGuire, associate vice-president, International, met PU senior officers on the PU campus to explore new opportunities for collaboration. The UFV delegation also met senior officials from Panjab University, including Dr Yojna Rawat, newly appointed Dean of University Instruction, to discuss advancing a joint vision focussed on global programmes and innovation, including a joint degree programme.

Prof Meenakshi Goyal, newly appointed Director, Research and Development Cell, Prof Sanjeev Sharma, IQAC Director, Prof Gaurav Verma, Director CIL, and Dr Vineet Punia, Director Public Relations, also discussed new opportunities with the delegation. Both universities also discussed developing of a dedicated start-up accelerator and global programme initiatives that would enable the mobility of students and welcome international learners to the campus. The detailed aspects of the process for executing the dual degree programme between the two universities were thoroughly discussed and were in final stages.