Introduction to the Franchise Framework

1. Introduction to the Franchise Framework Quality Assurance Services Collaborations and Partnerships Group

2. Overview • Introductions • An Introduction to the Franchise Framework • Communication channels • Operational Delivery Guidance • Q & A

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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 • Learning resources to be provided by partner • Mutual review • Annual Partnership Board

8. Communication channels Four faculties: AET, FBL, CAF, HSS • Franchise Coordinators • Link Tutors Professional service areas; • Collaborations and Partnerships Group (Quality Assurance Services) • Centre for Learning and Teaching • Libraries and Learning Innovation team

9. Faculty support • Franchise Coordinator x 1 per Faculty • Link Tutor x 1 per Course • Associate Dean/s • Chief Operating Officer • Student Administrator/s

10. 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

11. 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, exam boards

12. Libraries and Learning Innovation • Library Online • Bespoke page for partners • Targeted support • Staff development • Skills for Learning resource

13. Ongoing Staff development • All new staff at the partner will receive an induction to the Framework • Staff development sessions will be scheduled at the start of each academic year and will include; Learning and Teaching and Quality Assurance. • Resources available via Centre for Learning and Teaching’s ‘Developing Excellent Academic Practice’ (DEAP) module

14. Useful website links • University Phonebook • Collaborations and Partnerships • Academic Principles and Regulations • Quality Manual • Centre for Learning and Teaching

15. Questions collaborations@leedsmet.ac.uk