Collaborative Provision Approval: Stage 2 Due Diligence for Affiliation
This form is required to be completed in support of the Due Diligence procedure for proposals to franchise
programmes or modules, validate programmes at a Partner Institution or for articulation agreements under
the affiliation process.
(The University’s Collaborative Provision Procedure is available as part of the Academic Handbook at:
http://www.governance.salford.ac.uk/page/academic_handbook )
School(s):
Collaborative Partner(s) (full title and country):
Programme(s):
School Lead contact (including phone number and email):
Collaborative Partner Vice-Chancellor/Principal/CEO (including name and postal address)
Collaborative Partner Lead Contact (including phone number and email):
Status of Collaborative Partner (e.g. private, public funded etc):
Awarding powers Partner has in the UK or overseas:
Date formal letter to VC received:
Outline the proposed partnership and provide further information on the partners:
Stage 1: Approval In Principle
Approval in Principle considers a description of proposed collaboration including timescale for delivery,
business need and strategic fit, key benefits, key and a financial summary.
Date of Approval in Principle:
Recommendations of ACDC:
Stage 2: Due Diligence
School, College and University Professional Services business and strategic approval
(Approval in Principle must be acquired before this stage)
Marketing & Student Recruitment
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Provide comment on the appropriateness/academic standing/reputation of the proposed partner and on
any potential impact on existing partnerships with other partners.
Provide or Comment on/endorse competitor analysis or market research as available.
Name:
Date:
Head of School
Confirm that the School supports the proposal as consistent with the School’s strategy and state
significantly how it:
- would enhance the School’s capability and critical mass
- would enable the School to build excellence
- influences the School’s positioning and key themes
- extends the School’s markets
Confirm that the business case and financial model, informed by the costing calculator developed for
Collaborative Provision by Finance Department has been approved by the School
If HEFCE funded, confirm whether the University or collaborative partner will draw down funding.
Provide comments on any issues arising in relation to recognition of the award by Professional, Statutory
and Regulatory Bodies.
Name:
Date of approval:
Academic Finance Team
Confirm that the financial model has been approved at College level
Name:
Date:
Dean of College
Confirm that the College endorses the proposal as consistent with the College’s strategy.
Name:
Date of approval:
Senior Finance Manager (Academic)
Comment on the financial stability of the collaborative partner.
Confirm, where appropriate, that financial due diligence has been completed:
Detail any comments on financial due diligence
Name:
Date:
University Legal Team
Confirm notification has been made to the University Legal Team regarding the intentions to develop an
agreement. Please use the online form to contact the legal Team http://legal-services.salford.ac.uk/).
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Date contract agreement to be completed and signed (must be before the partnership commences):
Advised by the Head of International Partnerships where appropriate please provide details of any items
of due diligence and confirmation that they have been addressed:
Name:
Date:
Student Administration
Confirmation of Registration status of Students
Name:
Date:
University Librarian (or nominee)
Confirmation of student access rights to Library and Learning Services (including relevant licences,
copyright etc) have been agreed with School
Name:
Date:
Head of IT Services (or nominee)
Confirmation of student access rights to IT Services have been agreed with School
Name:
Date:
International Director & Head of Partnerships (for International Collaborative Provision only)
Provide comment on any existing relationships the collaborative partner has with the University.
Provide confirmation that proposals confirms to relevant University strategic plans.
Provide advice on likely legal or approval issues in the country of the collaborative partner and
confirmation any legal requirements have been met.
Date requirements met:
Provide advice on any issues arising from the recognition of the award in the country of the collaborative
partner.
Date additional requirements met:
Name:
Date:
Head of UK Partnerships (for UK Collaborative provision only)
Provide comment on any existing relationships the collaborative partner has with the University.
Provide confirmation that proposals confirms to relevant University strategic plans.
Name:
Governance Services Unit
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Date:
Provide recommendation to Chair of APPC on any specific Quality Assurance requirements to be
considered
Name:
Date:
Chair of APPC
Confirm that the above requirements have been satisfactorily addressed.
Identify and any specific academic quality assurance requirements for consideration stage 3:
Name:
Date of APPC Approval:
Richard Clemens
Governance Services Unit, September 2014
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