Bennett, King’s Canada in tie-up for exchange progs

Bennett, King’s Canada in tie-up for exchange progs

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi:12.11.2021

Bennett University (BU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King’s University College, Canada to give an opportunity to students and faculty members for exchange programmes, semester abroad, summer immersion programmes and joint faculty research.

The ceremony was attended by president of King’s University College, Dr David C Malloy, Bennett University executive director Revati Jain, Bennett University vice-chancellor Prabhu Kumar Aggarwal and others.

BU chancellor Vineet Jain said, “The liberal arts programme at BU is rich with12 majors and allows flexibility to students to chart their pathways by choosing relevant electives. It also helps them understand the diverse perspectives and thought processes of an international and environmentally responsible citizen.”

Jain hoped that this association with King’s would further accelerate the quality and growth of Bennett’s liberal arts offerings.

“Bennett’s vision is to be at the forefront of higher education and advocate interdisciplinary education as the next frontier for knowledge. The pedagogy at Bennett is based on a student-centric learning development model, strong foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with real-world challenges that align with its constantly expanding international network,” said the chancellor.

Aggarwal hoped that such collaborations would assist students in becoming responsible and effective leaders in their careers, regardless of the disciplines they selected.

“The school of liberal arts holds immense importance for us as it nurtures students with life and work skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communications, and creativity. This partnership with King’s University College strengthens the overall teaching-learning pedagogy at Bennett,” said Agarwal.

Dr Malloy addressed the BU fraternity on “leading with values in a pandemic”, wherein he stressed on the typology and logic of values and its implication during the pandemic.

“This collaboration presents opportunities that allow students access to diverse experiences, providing professional advantage. Student and faculty exchange programmes, expansion-centric activities to encompass semester abroad and summer immersion programmes and joint faculty research initiatives are added bonuses for both institutions,” said Dr Malloy.