MMUST’s partnership with Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation (NOREC) is set to strengthen the teaching and learning of Optometry and Vision Sciences in Kenya. This was evident during the workshop held yesterday, 9th June, 2022 at the Main Catering Unit (MCU) Boardroom which was organized by Chairperson of the Department (CoD) Optometry, Dr. Christine Wanjala.
Speaking during the event, the Director Quality Assurance, Prof. Danstone Baraza who was also representing the DVC Academic and Student Affairs (ASA), Prof. Hussein Golicha, acknowledged that partnership with NOREC is of great impact on staff, students and the community. He outlined the objectives of the partnership, adding that it would improve clinical teaching, strengthen professional disposition development among students and enable recognition of MMUST as a trendsetter in optometry education in Africa and other parts of the globe. In addition, he pointed out that the collaboration would improve faculty competence in clinical teaching and e- learning. The partnership has also helped in acquisition of scholarships by participants.