DE LA Salle University and St. Scholastica’s College Manila said they will offer collaborative courses and create dual degrees, certificate programs and minor degree programs to advance the learning and research of their students.

The collaboration will also involve exchanges of academic staff and researchers, the sharing of research findings and publications, active involvement in seminars, presentations and other intellectual gatherings, as well as other academic activities.

The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding on January 24 at the DLSU campus in Taft Avenue, Manila.

SSC President Sr. M. Christine Pinto, OSB, Vice President for Academic Affairs Virginia Fornias PhD, School of Arts and Sciences Dean Faye Rafael, and Marketing Officer Kevin Hernandez represented the SSC.

DLSU representatives, meanwhile, include President Br. Bernard Oca FSC, Provost Dr. Robert Roleda, Associate Provost Dr. Elenita Garcia, Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education Dean Dr. John Addy Garcia, BAG CED Associate Dean Dr. Rochelle Lucas, College of Liberal Arts Dean Dr. Rhoderick Nuncio, and University Registrar Dr. Nelson Marcos represented DLSU.