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LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY. An Introduction to the Franchise Framework. Quality Assurance Services. Agenda. Introductions An Introduction to the Franchise Framework Communication channels Operational Delivery Guidance Q & A. Context. Tool to manage franchise collaborations Informed by:
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LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY An Introduction to the Franchise Framework Quality Assurance Services
Agenda Introductions An Introduction to the Franchise Framework Communication channels Operational Delivery Guidance Q & A
Context • Tool to manage franchise collaborations • Informed by: Strategy for the Delivery of Taught Undergraduate Programmes in Collaboration and Partnership 2011-2016; University’s Academic Principles and Regulations; The UK Quality Code for Higher Education. • Supported by The Quality Manual and Operational Guidance for Franchise Delivery
The Franchise Framework • Approved in June 2012 • Reviewed on an on-going basis with a view to amendments on an annual basis • Effectiveness overseen by Partnerships and Collaborations Sub- Committee (sub-committee of Academic Quality and Standards Committee) • University’s Governance structure
Aims of the Framework • To assure the quality and standards of provision delivered collaboratively • To ensure equivalence of experience • To provide operational efficiency and effectiveness • To provide a mechanism for continual review of process and procedure
What’s in the Framework? • Overarching narrative – key features • Appendices to include information on access to learning resources, staff development, fees • To be supported by ‘Operational Guidance for Franchise Delivery’ • Available on Collaborations and Partnerships website
Key features • University responsible for quality of learning opportunities • Assessment set and moderated by university staff • Adoption by the partner of all QA processes • Recruitment and selection shared between university and partner • Teaching materials to be provided by the university via the Link Tutor
Critical points within the cycle • Induction (student voice / entitlements) • Annual review and monitoring • Assessment • Mutual review • Annual Partnership Board
Documentation • Course approval template (validation) • Module approval templates (validation) • Programme specification (validation • Course document (pre-refocus, validation) • Module specifications, (pre-refocus, validation) • Admissions Profile (pre-refocus, validation) • Course handbook (approved annually) • Publicity material (approved annually) • Teaching materials (provided by Link Tutor)
Student Representation • As a minimum one course representative to be nominated per level. • Any student on a course is entitled to propose that they act as a course rep • Course representatives should be appointed within two weeks of a course commencing.
Communication channels • Four faculties: AET, FBL, CAR, HSS • Franchise Coordinators • Link Tutors • Professional service areas; • Quality Assurance Services • Centre for Learning and Teaching • Libraries and Learning Innovation team
Faculty support • Franchise Coordinator x 1 per Faculty • Link Tutor x 1 per Course • Associate Dean /s • Chief Operating Officer • Student Administrator/s • Libraries and Learning Innovation team
Role of Franchise Coordinator • Oversee Faculty based provision • Member of internal franchise steering group • Support Link Tutors • Point of contact for partner regarding faculty related query/ issue • Consider future developments relevant to that faculty
Role of Link Tutor • As described in the Link Tutor Handbook • Day to day support for Course Leader at partner • Dissemination of teaching materials • Approval of course handbooks • Approval of non–standard entrants • Consult and set assessment task • Support at induction, annual monitoring and review, assessment boards
Libraries and Learning Innovation • Library Online • Bespoke page for partners • Targeted support • Staff development • Skills for Learning resource
Useful website links • University Phonebook • Collaborations and Partnerships • Academic Principles and Regulations • Quality Manual • Centre for Learning and Teaching