Independent report
OKARA: The University of Okara and District Public Schools and Colleges (DPS&C) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for academic and institutional cooperation in teaching, research, training and student welfare.
Deputy Commissioner and Chairman Board of Governors DPS&C Muhammad Ikram Malik and Vice Chancellor University of Okara Dr Sajjad Mubeen signed the agreement. Additional Director Student Affairs and Chief Security Officer Dr Muhammad Iqbal played a facilitating role in the process. Director Student Affairs Prof. Dr Shoaib Saleem was also present on the occasion.
The agreement covers the University of Okara and all DPS&C campuses across the district. Under the MoU, DPS&C campuses will facilitate teaching practice, internships, research activities, academic projects, educational visits and classroom observations for university students, subject to mutual agreement.
The institutions will also provide facilities for jointly organised seminars, workshops, sports competitions and literary events. The MoU further provides for mutual fee concessions.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ikram Malik said the agreement was an important step towards strengthening coordination and cooperation between the two educational institutions.
Vice Chancellor Dr Sajjad Mubeen said the university had also undertaken to offer professional development opportunities, training programmes, workshops and seminars for faculty members and staff of all DPS&C campuses.
He added that the university would, where possible, facilitate DPS&C students through counselling, career guidance, subject-related lectures, laboratory demonstrations and outreach activities.
Both institutions will also promote joint research and academic projects, along with community service initiatives.
