SUMMARY OF ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLLABORATIVE PROVISION PARTNERSHIPS Joint Awards Validated Provision Study Abroad Off-Campus delivery Articulation arrangements Summary description Goldsmiths and Partner Institution jointly design, approve, deliver and award degree Goldsmiths approves and awards degree. The programme is designed and delivered by Partner Institution The design and delivery of part of a Goldsmiths programme by a Partner Institution through an arrangement not covered by Erasmus. Goldsmiths grants academic credit upon completion. Goldsmiths designs, approves, and awards a module/ programme delivered at a Support Provider or Delivery Organisation. The recognition of a qualification or credit awarded by a Partner Institution for direct entry to an advanced point in a Goldsmiths programme Risk – High – Low UK - Medium (if the Partner is an established HE provider), High if not. International - High UK – Medium (if the Partner is an established HE provider), High if not. International - High Medium Medium Low Estimated timescale for approval 12-18 months 12-18 months 12-18 months 12-18 months 6-12 months Written Agreement Memorandum of Agreement required – to be signed by authorised signatories before start of programme (normally following programme approval) Day to day management at Goldsmiths Day to day matters: Goldsmiths’ Academic Department and a joint Programme Management Committee Partnership management: Collaborative Provision team Collaborative Provision team to centrally co-ordinate all partnership management and communication, with on academic elements from Academic Links Goldsmiths’ Academic Department Goldsmiths’ Academic Department Goldsmiths’ Academic Department Potential delegation to partner Lead institution appointed. Approval process to clarify split of all responsibilities. Programme design Delivery Staffing Content design Delivery Staffing Learning resources Student support arrangement Delivery of Partner Institution’s own programme
Marketing Recruitment Admissions process Assessment Learning resources Student support Enrolment Fee collection Record keeping Assessment regs and processes and second marking Learning resources Student support Record keeping in line with written agreement Quality Assurance (QA) Alignment of Goldsmiths’ QA policies with Partner Institution (section 15) Alignment of Goldsmiths’ QA policies with Partner Institution (section 15) Goldsmiths QA policies to apply Goldsmiths QA policies to apply The QA policies of each institution to to their own programmes. Student enrolment Enrolled at both institutions Partner Institution (Registered with Goldsmiths for degree-conferment purposes) Goldsmiths Depends on arrangement – might be enrolled at Goldsmiths, or at the partner. Initially enrolled at Partner Institution until articulation to Goldsmiths Student entitlements Fully enrolled at Goldsmiths – access to on-campus facilities. Access to Goldsmiths’ complaints and appeals procedure. UK partnerships might include access to some of Goldsmiths services. Access to Goldsmiths’ complaints and appeals procedure. Fully enrolled at Goldsmiths – access to on-campus facilities. Access to Goldsmiths’ complaints and appeals procedure. UK partnerships might include access to Goldsmiths’ library. Access to Goldsmiths’ complaints and appeals procedure. Once articulated - enrolled at Goldsmiths – access to on-campus facilities. Access to Goldsmiths’ complaints and appeals procedure. conferred Collaborative Provision team to advise Goldsmiths University of London Goldsmiths University of London
PROGRAMME APPROVAL 10.1 Introduction Goldsmiths is ultimately responsible for the academic standards and the quality of programmes lead to an award made in its name. A detailed consideration of each programme proposed for validation or a joint award is undertaken to ensure that Goldsmiths is able to meet this responsibility. Once Goldsmiths has approved the Partner Institution, the programme proposal can be formally considered. The programme approval process will involve consultation with the Academic Link, a documentary submission to Goldsmiths and a visit to the Partner Institution conducted by a Goldsmiths’ Panel. The Collaborative Provision team will discuss proposed dates for the visit well in advance with the Partner Institution. The date will take into account internal approval processes, the documentary submission deadline, key committee dates and will allow for any potential follow up work post-visit to be completed prior to the start of the programme. For awards, Goldsmiths will need to ensure that the principles of the process outlined below are covered, but this could take the form of a single approval event, tailored to satisfy the requirements of both Goldsmiths and the Partner Institution, leading to approval of the programme by both institutions. Discussions will be held with the Partner Institution to plan this event. 10.2 Aims The aims of the programme approval process for collaborative provision are aligned with for programmes delivered on campus at Goldsmiths, and are as follows: To ensure that the programme is appropriate in terms of its level and content, and in the light of current practice and development in the discipline To ensure that the programme as an entity (and its assessment strategy) delivers and tests programme outcomes at the appropriate level for the award To ensure that it is compatible with programmes and the institution's aims and mission To ensure that there is a market for the programme To ensure that the necessary learning resources are available In the case of the validation of research degrees, the Panel will also ensure that the quality of supervision and the provision of an appropriate research environment are adequate, and that the expectation of the QAA Quality Code can be met. 10.3 UK Reference points As a UK degree-awarding body, Goldsmiths will make use of the following reference points for academic standards in considering whether the programme is appropriate in terms of level and content and development in the discipline: The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Where relevant; Master’s degree characteristics and Doctoral degree characteristics
Further requirements for international partnerships: Information on the Higher Education structures in Consultation with in-country government offices/agencies and UK bodies such as the British Council Reports from the country’s own higher education quality assurance agency (where one exists) Collaborative Provision team Associate Director - Internationalisation Quality Office FINANCIAL Financial viability and stability. Sources of income Three years of audited accounts (or equivalent records) Current budget statement appropriate, bankers’ references Reports from funding bodies Director of Finance Further requirements for international partnerships: Details of the tax status of the institution A will be undertaken to clarify if there are relevant statutory financial obligations Director of Finance LEGAL