Collaboration pact between JKLU and US varsity

International colleges and universities have been collaborating with Indian educational institutions since the early 1990s when government regulations did not allow foreign institutes to set up campuses in India or, recognise foreign degrees awarded in India.

Collaborations are inked to help foreign institutes market their programmes in India through a local partner, participate in student and faculty exchanges as well as lend their expertise. Collaborations range from twinning agreements, joint faculty and staff exchange programs to support in curriculum design and pedagogy. Research published by Dr Sudhanshu Bhushan of the Higher Education Unit of the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration elaborates on the existing number of foreign education providers in India and their partners.

JK Lakshmipat University (JKLU), an institute that offers courses in management, engineering and technology has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with St Cloud University of Minnesota, USA.

The institutes will collaborate in the areas of faculty exchange, short term training, student internship, joint research programmes and joint supervision of doctoral students. The MoU also offers a specific five years integrated programme leading to dual degree of BTech and Masters in Technology Management.

JKLU has existing collaboration agreements with Hanyang University, South Korea and University of Wales, UK.

Hari Shankar Singhania, Chairperson, JKLU, said, “The purpose of this MoU is to make explicit the areas of collaboration between JK Lakshmi University and St. Cloud University. With strong international affiliations, JK Lakshmipat University would cater to the needs of specifically tailored management development programmes for the companies on an exclusive basis besides general programmes that it will offer to industry and other stakeholders.”