Welcome
Dear Students, Staff, Partners and Benefactors,
As the Director of Partnerships at Divine World University, it is both an honor and a privilege to welcome you to our dynamic and thriving academic community in 2024!
At Divine Word University, we believe that education goes beyond the confines of traditional classrooms, study materials and examinations. We envision a holistic approach to human development, and it is with great enthusiasm that I reach out to you, our esteemed stakeholders to embark on another journey of collaborative excellence.
Partnerships are the lifeblood of any progressive institution, and we are committed to fostering meaningful connections that transcend disciplinary boundaries. As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, our “Commitment to Integral Human Development” remains steadfast. We recognize the transformative power that collaborations hold in shaping the educational experiences of our students and, consequently, their impact on society.
Together, we can unlock a world of possibilities for our students. Through strategic partnerships with businesses, governments agencies, community organizations, and other tertiary institutions, we aim to provide our students with a well-rounded education that extends beyond academic excellence. Internships research projects and community engagement initiatives are just a few examples of the avenues through which our students can gain practical insights and contribute meaningfully to societal challenges.
Our faculty members, renowned for their expertise and dedication, are eager to collaborate on research endeavors and curriculum enhancements that integrate real-world perspectives. We invite you to join us in creating an environment where academic knowledge converges with practical skills, ethical values, and a global outlook. Together we can prepare our students not only for successful careers but also for a lifelong journey of learning, growth and responsible citizenship.
As we embark on this collaborative endeavor, I invite you to share your insights, experiences and aspirations. Your perspectives are invaluable in shaping the trajectory of Divine Word University and influencing the lives of countless individuals who pass through our doors.
Thank you for your ongoing support and I look forward to the exciting possibilities that our collective efforts will unfold.
Best Regards,
Melissa Kembol Anzu
Director Partnerships
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Partners
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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(Collaborative Research in Social Sciences)
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- UNESCO Apia (Assistance with equipment for electronic broadcast teaching/ Sponsorship of the annual Media Freedom Day prize at Divine Word University/Sponsorship to regional conferences)
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- QUT – Queensland University of Technology (Visits to Divine Word by Dr Lee Duffield and his International Journalism students Facilitator of Investigative Reporting workshop for final year students/Visits to Divine Word by Dr Mark Hayes)
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NATIONAL PARTNERS - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
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- PNG Department of Foreign Affairs (International Relations Programs)
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- PNG National Youth Commission (Commonwealth Youth in Development Program)
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- Department of Personal Management is a very important partner of DWU/FASS. In 2011, DWU signed a partnership contract with the Department in view of offering academic courses in Public Administration to current public servants both at the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree levels under the Public Sector Workforce Development Program (PSWDP). Both the Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) and the Master of Public Administration (MPAdmin) programs were developed by both DWU and PSWDP in mutual consultation to make these two programs more industry based. The BPA program was initially targeted at District Administrators while the MPAdmin program was targeted at senior public servants from Deputy Administrator level and upwards. From the side of DWU, both programs were developed by Dr Maretta Kula-Semos, Vice President of Post Graduate Studies, and her late husband, Dr Jerome Kevin Semos, the then head of PNG Studies department. Both the BPA and MP Admin programs are offered under the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in partnership with PSDWDP. The initial contract was signed for a two-year term. Encouraged by the success of the partnership and of the academic performance, the contract was renewed after two years and then again a third time in 2015. Both the BPA and MP Admin programs have two cohorts each currently. BPA has 8 units with four semesters of two-week residential blocks each of which covers two units. MP Admin program has 10 units with four semesters of two/three weeks, covering one unit during one residential week. Two batches of BPA and MP Admin candidates have graduated from these programs and third batch is going to graduate in 2016.
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- Diploma in Customs Studies is another partnership program that Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is currently in. the intention of the partnership is to strengthen the academic quality and standards of the training given to the PNG Customs personnel. The Faculty signed a MOA with PNG Customs Service. On the basis of this partnership agreement the PNG Customs Institute developed a PSD of the program and submitted it to the FASS Board. Having completed due processes, the DWU council approved the PSD with eight units at its meeting on 16 March 2015. According to DWU norms, all lecturers who teach the units of the DCS program have completed the Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education teaching and Learning offered by the Faculty of Education at DWU and graduated in 2015. The first cohort of this program started off in July 2015, which is being coordinated by Mr John Nakiria, and it is being offered at DWU Port Moresby campus. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has the responsibility to oversee the program and make sure that the program delivery is according to DWU standards and procedures. The graduates of this program will be awarded with a DWU diploma.
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- Diploma in Justice Administration (DJA) is a program that the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in partnership with the Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) currently offers on Madang campus. An MOA was signed between the Divine Word University/FASS and the Department of Justice and Attorney General on 16 October 2014. Based on that MOA, both parties agreed to work together on the proposed Diploma in Justice Administration program. The program coordinator is Mr Zachary Sitban, Director of Restorative Justice and Crime Prevention. The proposed program contained 16 units of which 12 units were agreed to be developed and offered by DJAG and four units by FASS. The certificate awarded to the graduates would be a DWU certificate of Diploma in Justice Administration. Having completed all due processes, the DWU council approved the DJA Program Specification Document at its meeting of 16 March 2015. Accordingly Diploma in Justice Administration program was officially launched on 10 April 2015 in the presence of Dr Lawrence Kalinoe, Secretary, Department of Justice and Attorney-General and Fr Jan Czuba, DWU President and other dignitaries. The first semester was then agreed on to be started off on 17 August 2015 on Madang campus of DWU. The program was thus officially inaugurated on 17 August 2015. Each semester consists of four units covered during two-weeks of residential component and thirteen weeks of self-study. The students of the first cohort of the DJA are expected graduate in March 2018.
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LOCAL PARTNERS - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- World Vision (PNG Studies and Community Development Programs)
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- Bismarck Group of Companies (PNG Studies and Community Development Programs)
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- Local communities (Community outreach programs and Community-based Research projects)
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- Madang National Cultural Centre (PNG Studies and Oral histories)
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- Arts Faculty Alumni groups (Communication Arts, PNG Studies and International Relations, Social and Religious Studies)
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Faculty of Business and Infomatics
Faculty of Education
NATIONAL PARTNERS - Faculty of Education
- PNG National Department of Education
- PNG Teaching Services Commission
- West New Britain Provincial Government (Teacher Qualification Upgrade Programs)
LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS - FAculty of Education
- National Callan Services Institute (Special Education Curriculum Development and Teaching)
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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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- James Cook University - (Physiotherapy Curriculum Development and Review , Quality Monitoring and Staff Development)
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NATIONAL PARTNERS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- National Prevention of Blindness (Eye Care Programs and Support)
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- National Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology
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- Medical Board of Papua New Guinea
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- Provisional Hospitals (Physiotherapy Placements and Residency)
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- PNG National Department of Health
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- PNG Institute of Medical Research (Collaborative Health Sciences Research)
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- University of Papua New Guinea
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LOCAL PARTNERS - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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- Modilon General Hospital (Students Clinical Placement and Supervision)
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- St Barnabas School of Nursing Milne Bay
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- Lutheran School of Nursing Madang
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- St. Mary's School of Nursing Vunapope
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- Creative Self Help Center (Community Based Rehabilitation visits and placements)
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Flexible Learning Center
CONTRACT PARTNERS
Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) - International
DWU signed an MOU with IPAM which would support IPAM in its training needs, both staff and public service development. The MOU also supports the delivery of Diploma in Human Resource Management to the Public Service officers in Solomon Islands.
Public Sector Workforce Development Program (PSWDP) - National
The PSWDP was developed by the Department of Personnel Management to help improve the performance of public administration in Papua New Guinea by strengthening the capabilities of public service organizations.
Department of Justice & Attorney General - National
The Diploma in Justice Administration was designed to prepare law enforcement officers to deliver timely, independent, fair, efficient and effective prosecution and related services to the people of Papua New Guinea. The program was developed by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in partnership with Department of Justice and the Attorney General.
BUSINESS PARTNERS
Most are clients but the companies mentioned have been consistent with training their staff through the university programs overtime.
Companies
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1. Ok Tedi Mining Limited
2. PNG Customs
3. Department of Education
4. Oil Search Limited
5. PNG Power Limited
6. Strongim Pipol Strongim Nason
7. National Broadcasting Centre
8. Internal Revenue Commission
9. PNG Fire Services
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10. PNG Ports Corporation
11. Marist Brothers PNG
12. Barrick Niugini Ltd
13. Newcrest Mining Ltd
14. Bank South Pacific
15. Cocoa Cola Amatil
16. Department of Finance and Treasury
17. Department of Justice and Attorney General
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LOCAL PARTNERS
Provincial Administration
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1. East New Britain Provincial Administration
2. Western Provincial Administration
3. Morobe Provincial Administration
4. New Ireland Provincial Administration
5. Madang Provincial Government
6. East Sepik Provincial Administration
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Research and Postgraduate Studies
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
- Australian Catholic University - School of Business
- Centre for Health, Information, Policy and Systems Research (CHIPSR), Fiji National University
- Nossal Institute for Global Health (Melbourne)
- International Water Centre (Brisbane)
- Filmgestalten UG, Germany
- University of Canberra
- Australian National University
- James Cook University
NATIONAL PARTNERS
- PNG Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology
- PNG Medical Research Institute
- Melanesian Research Institute
- University of Goroka
- Papua New Guinea University of Technology
- University of Papua New Guinea - School of Business
- Pacific Adventist University
- University of Natural Resources and Environment
- Binatang Research Centre
LOCAL PARTNERS
- Volunteer Services Overseas
- Summer Institute of Linguistics
- Association of Teritary Education Management - PNG Chapter
- Papua New Guinea Australia Alumni Association
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Partner With Us
Divine Word University greatly values partnerships that nurture relations and create valuable opportunities. Here at DWU we are committed to excellence in our research and academic programs. The university welcomes the opportunity for collaborations that develop a scholarly culture which recognise research as an essential part of University life.
DWU collaborates with a wide spectrum of organisations across the private and public sectors of Papua New Guinea and abroad. DWU values the input of our stakeholders who are considered our partners and recognizes that its strengths can be enhanced through these relations.
Academic Partnerships
At current DWU aims to be recognised nationally and internationally by its value-based innovative application of technology to enhance learning and teaching. Our academic partnerships focus on building the capacity of staff and students through program development and content review, exchange opportunities abroad, visiting academics and research collaborations.
Our current academic partners are local, national and internationally based.
Research Partnerships
DWU has research capabilities to develop and seek out new knowledge. DWU has research centers established in area specific disciplines. The Centers are:
- Postgraduate and Research Center
- Center for Health research and Diagnostics
- Center for Social Research
Our current research partners are local, national and internationally based.
Industry Partnerships
Divine Word University envisions partnerships as a vital tool in ensuring that students are equipped with all the desired attributes to go out into society. Thus, DWU welcomes industry partnerships that promote research, development and student practicum.
Our current industry partners are local and nationally based.
Our Experts
Our staff are experts in their fields and professions. DWU encourages its staff to engage and contribute to the development of Papua New Guinea through consultative projects.
Our consultative projects are managed by DIWAI Pacific Limited.
