A UNIVERSITY in East New Britain is focusing on rural development and upskilling students to make a difference in the community. The United Church University (UCU) is made up of four satellite campuses three in East New Britain – School of Education Gaulim Teachers College, School of Theology and Mission Rarongo, School of Skills and Leadership Malmaluan and School of Rural Health Salamoa. A school of agriculture would soon be established in Port Moresby. Vice chancellor Prof Gairo Onagi told The National that the university was a school of difference. “We are calling it the university with a difference because we are following a different philosophy,” he said. “Apart from writing and learning, we are giving them life skills.” Prof Onagi said the university wanted to give young people skills to go to their village and do something.
“We are not looking at grade point averages (GPAs) because GPAs do not measure the full life of a student when they complete Grade 12,” he said. “We have matriculation programmes. “Before students start their degree programmes, they have to go through matriculation foundation. “After that, they can study under their respective programmes. “We are accommodating students who cannot pursue their education in the formal education system.” The university was established last February under the United Church in PNG Incorporation Bill 2019. The National / PNG Education News Next : The Public Urged To Report Fake Teachers Comments are closed.
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