------BENJAMITRA NETWORK------

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between LIP A CITY COLLEGE, PHILIPPINES And BENJAMITRA NETWORK OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES,

Lipa City College, Philippines and Benjamitra Network of private universities (BNPU), Thailand agreed to enter into a formal collaborative agreement based on a foundation of trust for the mutual benefit and development of the two promotion of international understanding and goodwill. The current members of Benjamitra Network of private universities are:

1. , 2. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi University, Bangkok 3. North Bangkok University, Bangkok 4. Rajapruk University, Bangkok 5. Southeast Bangkok College, Bangkok 6. The , Chiangmai 7. Lampang Inter-Tech College, Lampang

Article 1. We agree to become the member in Benjamitra network of private universities (BNPU). We will jointly develop some or all the following activities based on their respective academic and educational needs: a. Exchange of research materials, publications and informations; b. Development and support for distance learning courses; c. Organization of joint research programmes; d. Exchange of academic staff, administration and others; e. Development of common curricula in areas of mutual interest; f. Co-operation in student affairs and sports, cultural exchange, and student exchange;

Article 2. The implementation of exchange based on this agreement shall be separately negotiated and determined by each university.

Article 3. Nothing shall diminish the full autonomy of either institution, nor wail any constraints or financial obligations be imposed by either upon the other in carrying out the agreement.

Article 4. The terms of this agreement is subject to revision or renewal by the mutual written consent of both parties. It is also understood that either institution may terminate the agreement at any time, although such action will only be taken after mutual consultation in order to avoid any possible inconvenience to all parties.

1 Article 5. The agreement is valid from the date of signature of parties listed below, for period of three years, and may be renewed before the expiration date by agreement of both parties.

Article 6. This agreements is effective when the representatives of all parties have signed and dated the document.

This MOU will enter into force when the representatives of all Parties have affixed their signatures to the Memorandum of Understanding. The language in this MOU is executed only in English. Done at The Far Eastern University, Chiang Mai, Thailand on May 26th, 2016,

2. Dr.Buncha Kirdmanee President of Lipa City College, President of Thonburi University Philippines Thailand

3. Dr.Visit Sanghirun 4. Dr.Sittiporn Prawatrungruang President of'Bangkok Suvarnabhumi University Vice President of North Bangkok University Thailand Thailand

5. Dr.Anawut C oosup 6. Dr.Somsak Rungruang President of Rajapruk University President of Southeast Bangkok College Thailand Thailand

7. Dr.Kittiphat Suwannachin 8. Asst.Prof.Dr.Chakkrapan Pornnimit President of The Far Eastern University President of Lampang Inter-Tech College Thailand Thailand

2 Contact persons for MOU

1) For Lipa City College: Ms. Dina Dayon(Email: [email protected])

2) For Thonburi University: Ms.Kanokwan Pornchut.i (Email:[email protected] )

3) For Bangkok Suvarnabhumi University: Dr.Nattakarn Suwannatara (Email: [email protected]) .

4) For North Bangkok University: Ms.Kittaporn Kittijaroen (Email: [email protected]). Ms.Lalita Sae Lai (Email: lalita.sarq)northbkk.ac.th)

5) For Rajapruk University: Dr.Arunee Sumpaothong (Email: [email protected])

6) For Southeast Bangkok College: Ms.Daranee Deeprasert (Email: [email protected])

7) For The Far Eastern University: Ms.Tasanee Suthisopaarporn (Email: tasanee(fVfeu.edu)

8) For Lampang Inter-Tech College: Mrs.Korawik Pornnimit (Email: wittymaxi(ilJ.hotmail.com)

3