Deal To Establish Framework Of Learning

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th May, 2017 ) : The Bank Alfalah and Virtual University have inked a deal to bridge `gaps between industry and academia, a statement of the Bank said here on Wednesday.

It said that furthering its commitment to bridge gaps between the industry and academia, Bank Alfalah has signed a strategic agreement with premier ICT-based distance learning institution, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore.

It was aimed to establish a framework of learning between the two institutions. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Nauman Anees, Head Learning and Development Division (L&DD), Bank Alfalah Limited and Registrar Virtual University, Prof.

Dr. Syed Abdul Majid. The two institutions will actively strive to create a conducive environment for mutual learning through exchange of faculty, knowledge, and expertise to help facilitate a shared growth and progress of the industry and academia.

Under this agreement, VU shall extend professional expertise towards designing, developing, and improving a Learning Management System (LMS) for BAFL employees, besides facilitating BAFL in conducting recruitment tests through their nation-wide campuses.

VU may also provide technical proficiency to develop question bank, assessment mechanism, and online portal. The agreement also provides for faculty exchange where professionals with relevant domain knowledge will be invited for guest lectures in the degree and executive programs of VU as market experts.

Similarly, VU faculty members will conduct relevant training sessions managed by BAFL Learning & Development Division to its management and staff.