UOG embracing reforms through partnership

The University of Goroka is embracing reforms in all aspects.

John Sari, a senior member of the University's Governing Council, emphasized this whilst addressing graduates at the recent graduation of the Madang Institute of Distant and Flexible Learning.

The graduation was held in Madang, a first out- of- campus ceremony for the IDFL.

Mr. Sari said that the graduation was a historical moment for the institute and for UOG, and commended the Madang Government and its administration, plus other departments who have understood and helped pillar number 8 come into fruition.

"On behalf of the university's Chancellor Joe Wemin and the university council, I commend the Madang Provincial Government and Governor Ramsey Pariwa for the partnership that UOG has established with Madang through a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in May this year.

"The university is creating partnerships with various sectors, including church organisations and non-government agencies under the reforms. The University of Goroka has 10 reform pillars, and one of them is partnership.

"UOG is strongly embracing Partnership in all aspects, but at this juncture, I am looking at educational partnership. You know Human Resources is very important.

"UOG has embraced partnerships not only in the country but overseas as well. The physical developments on campus are testament of these partnerships because we have a roadmap, a vision, and a strategic plan that's resource- focus," he said.

Mr. Sari also told the graduates that they must be proud that they are privileged to be part of a premier institution that is moving forward.

Under Partnership number 8, Partnership, Linkages, and Collaborations, UOG intends to elevate its educational standards and secure global opportunities for its students.

It is also building its international academic benchmarking and accreditation through partnerships with major universities in the region, including China, India, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Pro- Vice Chancellor, Academic, Research and Innovation, Dr. Matthew Landu reiterated that the University of Goroka is serious about the reforms.

"In terms of infrastructure development, we want the best. We also want the best educational content for our students, and we work closely with the Department of Education and Higher Education to bring the students' level up. We must be internationally competent as well. With the best resources provided, we can do it," Dr. Landu said.

The University of Goroka is keen on reaching out to the unfortunate ones who cannot make it into universities after grade 12 through the IDFL to help them upgrade