Quality Handbook
AQH-I5 Models of Collaborative Provision
Version 3.0 August 2010
Version History
Version
1.0
2.0
3.0
Occasion of
Change
Original placed in
Academic Quality
Handbook
Changes to reflect
the University’s new
collaborative
processes, being
implemented from
September 2009
Change
author
S Sutcliffe
Date of
modification
September
2008
Modifications made
C Gardner
August 2009
Text reviewed and amendments
made.
Changes to reflect
Service name
S Patience
November
2010
ISS to SLS
Mainly references to new
University structure
4.0
Descriptions of University models of collaborative provision are included in this paper.
Related documentation, e.g. the University’s Collaborative Processes, Articulation
Processes, Operations Manual Templates and related forms can be found in the
University’s Academic Quality Handbook available on the University’s Website:
http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/academic-services/academic-quality-handbook/.
Contents:
Model A
Validation
Page 2
Model B
Franchise
Page 3
Model C
Joint
Page 4
Model D
Tutor supported
Page 5
Model E
Independent Learning
Page 6
Model F
Flying Faculty
Page 7
Appendix 1
Grid to determine Model of Collaboration
Page 8
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MODEL A – VALIDATION (PROGRAMME DELIVERED BY PARTNER, VALIDATED
BY UNIVERSITY)
Model A provision is a validated model in which the University judges another
institution’s programme of study to be appropriate to lead to a University of
Sunderland award. This is the highest level of collaborative responsibility
devolved to the University’s partners. The Partner will provide specialist
resources, including IT, library and human resources as approved by the
University. In addition, student access to the University’s library resources is as
specified below. The broad areas of responsibility are as follows (further details
of which are specified in the Operations Manual):
1.
The award – University of Sunderland.
2.
Programme planning and design – normally the Partner institution.
3.
Assessment:



Partner responsible for setting and marking assessments – the
University assures the arrangements for these.
University appoints external examiners (who may be nominated by
the Partner).
Partner holds Programme/Module Assessment Boards that will be
Chaired by the University.
4.
Programme management – the Partner institution but normally with
University participation (e.g. by way of membership of boards of studies).
5.
Programme monitoring and review – the Partner with involvement of the
University.
6.
Student support:



7.
Academic support - the Partner.
Pastoral support – the Partner.
Student learning support – joint responsibility of the University and
the partner.
The University must approve and have oversight of local arrangements.
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MODEL B – FRANCHISE (PROGRAMME DESIGNED BY THE UNIVERSITY – ALL
OR PART OF PROGRAMME DELIVERED BY PARTNER.
Model B provision is a Franchise model whereby the University offers, in
collaboration with one or more other institutions, a programme of study or part
thereof which leads to an award of the University. The Partner will provide
specialist resources, including IT, library and human resources as approved by
the University. In addition, student access to the University’s library resources is
as specified below. The broad areas of responsibility are as follows (further
details of which are specified in the Operations Manual):
1.
The award – University of Sunderland.
2.
Programme planning and design – University of Sunderland.
3.
Assessment:





Partner normally sets and marks assessments.
University approves assessment briefs prior to their issue to students.
University moderates assessments marked by the Partner.
University appoints external examiners.
University holds Programme/Module Assessment Boards that will be
Chaired by the University.
4.
Programme management – the Partner institution but normally with
University participation (e.g. by way of membership of boards of studies).
University normally holds Programme/Module Studies Boards that will be
Chaired by the University.
5.
Programme monitoring and review – the University with involvement of the
Partner.
6.
Student support:



7.
Academic support - the Partner.
Pastoral support – the Partner.
Student learning support – joint responsibility of the University and the
partner.
The University must approve and have oversight of local arrangements.
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MODEL C – (JOINT PROGRAMME DESIGNED AND DELIVERED JOINTLY BY
UNIVERSITY AND PARTNER (S))
Model C provision is where the programme is designed and delivered jointly by
the University and Partner(s) in which the University collaborates with a partner
who provides specialist resources, IT and library resources, teaching staff and
administrative support as approved by the University. The broad areas of
responsibility are as follows (further details of which are specified in the
Operations Manual):
1.
The award – the University of Sunderland.
2.
Programme planning and design – the University of Sunderland and the
partner.
3.
Assessment
3.1
University and Partner jointly responsible for approving, setting and
marking assessments.
3.2
University responsible for appointing external examiners, moderating
assessments and holding Assessment Boards.
4.
Programme management – Joint responsibility between the University and
the partner.
5.
Monitoring and review: the University with involvement from the partner
6.
Student support:



7.
Academic support – the University and the partner
Pastoral support – normally the partner, as appropriate
Student learning support – joint responsibility of the University and partner.
The University must approve and have oversight of local arrangements.
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MODEL D – TUTOR SUPPORTED DELIVERY
(USING UNIVERSITY LEARNING MATERIALS)
Model D provision is Tutor-Supported Delivery in which the University
collaborates with a partner who provides specialist resources, IT and library
resources, tutor support and administrative support as approved by the
University. The University provides and quality assures all the learning
materials. The broad areas of responsibility are as follows. Further details
are given in the Operations Manual.
1. The award – the University of Sunderland.
2. Programme planning and design – the University of Sunderland.
3. Assessment – University responsible for setting marking and moderating
assessments, appointing external examiners and holding Assessment
Boards.
4. Programme management – University responsibility with partner
participation (e.g. staff development, management of assessment, etc).
5. Monitoring and review: the University with involvement from the partner.
6. Student support:
 Academic support – the University.
 Pastoral support – the partner
 Student learning support – joint responsibility of the university and
partner.
7. The University must approve and have oversight of local arrangements.
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MODEL E – ‘INDEPENDENT LEARNING’ (UK AND OVERSEAS)
Model E provision is whereby a student studies independently, at a distance,
using University of Sunderland learning materials. The University provides and
quality assures all the learning materials. There is a possibility that students can
access learning resources (e.g. IT and library resources) at some University
approved centres which will be agreed on an individual basis. The broad areas of
responsibility are as follows. Further details are given in the Operations Manual.
1.
The award – the University.
2.
Programme planning and design – the University.
3.
Assessment – University responsible for setting, moderating and marking
assessments, appointing external examiners and holding Assessment
Boards.
4.
Programme management – the University.
5.
Monitoring and review: the University with involvement from the partner
where applicable.
6.
Student support:



7.
Academic support – the University
Pastoral support – the University
Student learning support – the University.
The University must approve and have oversight of local arrangements.
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MODEL F – DELIVERED BY UNIVERSITY STAFF AT PARTNER SITE
(KNOWN AS ‘FLYING FACULTY’)
Model F provision is a model whereby the University offers, in collaboration with
one or more other institutions, a programme of study or part thereof which leads
to an award of the University whereby programme delivery and assessment is
fulfilled by the University. The Partner will provide certain specialist resources,
e.g. IT and library, as approved by the University. The broad areas of
responsibility are as follows. Further details are given in the Operations Manual.
1.
The award – the University.
2.
Programme planning and design – the University.
3.
Assessment – University responsible for setting, marking and moderating
assessments, appointing external examiners and holding Assessment
Boards.
4.
Programme management – the University in collaboration with the
Partner.
5.
Monitoring and review: the University with involvement from the partner.
6.
Student support:



7.
Academic support – the University
Pastoral support – the Partner and/or the University as appropriate
Student learning support – the Partner.
The University must approve and have oversight of local arrangements.
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APPENDIX 1
GRID – TO ASSIST IN THE PROCESS OF IDENTIFYING TYPICAL MODELS OF COLLABORATION
NOTES: a) this grid is for broad guidance only as the specific model, including any intricacies, will be agreed at validation
b) if the partner designs and sets assessments the University will pre=moderate these before they are issued.
MODEL Designs
programme
Delivers
programme
Designs
&
sets
assessment
Marks
assessment
Moderates
assessment
Designs &
Produces
Learning
material
Provides
academic
tutorial
support
Provides
learning
support
(library)
Provides
learning
support
(IT)
Writes
Annual
Programme
Report
Writes
Partnership
Annual
Report
Writes
Centre
Annual
Report
A
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
U&P
P
P
P
U
B
U
P
P
P
U
P
P
U&P
U&P
U
P
U
C
U&P
U and/or P
U and/or P
U
U&P
U&P
U
P
U
U
P
U
U
U and/or
P
U
U&P
D
U and/
or P
U
U&P
U&P
U&P
U
P
U
E
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U&P
U&P
U
P
U
F
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U and/or
P
U and/or
P
U
P
U
Who Writes
Partnership
Annual
Report
Who Writes
Centre
Annual
Report
P : Partner
U: University
New Model proposal: Complete the grid below to determine a model of delivery
Who
Designs
programme
Who
Delivers
programme
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Who
Designs
&
sets
assessment
Who
Marks
assessment
Who
Moderates
assessment
Who
Designs &
Produces
Learning
material
Who
Provides
academic
tutorial
support
Who
Provides
learning
support
(library)
Who
Provides
learning
support
(IT)
Who
Writes
Annual
Programme
Report
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