Memorandum of Understanding

International Cooperation Agreement

Brandon University, a public post-secondary institution in Manitoba, Canada and Guangzhou Huashang Vocational College agree in principle to enter into an international partnership agreement.

The parties named in this agreement are interested in developing a variety of collaborative activities aimed at enriching the student experience and achieving internationalization objectives of the respective institutions.

The partnership will focus on, but not be limited to, the following opportunities:

• study abroad at Brandon University
• student exchanges
• faculty/staff exchanges
• transnational/articulation programs

It is understood that each institution will work within their respective institutional guidelines and adhere to the laws and regulations governing the institutions. As each opportunity is developed, a formal agreement will be represented which clearly articulates the roles and responsibilities of each partner, delineates liability and identifies appropriate human and financial resources to ensure successful project outcomes.

Signed by Dr. Gervan Fearon, President and Vice-Chancellor, Brandon University and Professor Damei Chen, Principal, Guangdong Huashang Vocational College; witnessed by The Honourable Philip S. Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, October 2014