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We manage all aspects of the University’s strategic collaborative partnerships that involve students studying for a UEA award.
We're also responsible for the academic standards and quality assurance of such collaborative provision and the management of the associated risk.
We ensure that the University can demonstrate responsibility for standards of all awards issued in its name. There are currently around 2,000 students studying on collaborative programmes. We provide advice and guidance to partners, potential partners and members of University staff on the following:
Strategy
Development of new partnerships (including management of agreements)
Regional partnerships
National partnerships
International partnerships
Articulation and progression arrangements
Joint and dual awards
Quality assurance and enhancement
Application of the Quality Assurance Agency Quality Code for Higher Education
Partnership resources and guidance
Process reviews
Development of and revisions to regulatory frameworks
Pre-validation support
Feasibility of new course proposals
Advice on written submissions for review e.g. Ofsted, Health and Care Professions Council, Office for Students
Published information
Student handbooks
Publicity protocols
Websites • Social media
Standards
Policies and procedures
Academic appeals and complaints
Professional misconduct and unsuitability
Appointment of external examiners
Boards of examiners
Negotiation and liaison with professional bodies including: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Ofsted
Staff development
Identification of staff development needs at partner institutions
Induction of new partners’ staff
Approval of staff to deliver UEA-validated programmes
Delivery of a programme of development and support workshops and an annual Partnerships Conference
Contact us
For more information about us, please contact us at academic.partnerships@uea.ac.uk
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