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Collaborative Partnerships Conference 2011. An FE perspective on collaborative activity Wendy Wright OBE, Macclesfield College. Shared vision and values. University for World Class Professionals Maximising employment and productivity through higher level skills
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Collaborative Partnerships Conference 2011 An FE perspective on collaborative activity Wendy Wright OBE, Macclesfield College
Shared vision and values • University for World Class Professionals • Maximising employment and productivity through higher level skills • Equipping individuals with higher level skills for employability and personal fulfilment • Commitment to equality, social inclusion and widening participation in HE
Benefits to FE students and staff • Meeting market demand for local HE • Confidence in high quality provision • Market value of an MMU degree • Access to Library and specialist resources • Access to Library and specialist facilities • Professional development opportunities which enhance teaching and learning • Cheshire and Warrington FE Research Network
How FE can benefit MMU • Widening participation in hard to reach markets • employed students seeking flexible part-time routes • employer-led bespoke Foundation Degrees • full-time students progressing internally within colleges
Successful collaboration in the new era • Building on current strengths • to take advantage of opportunities • to counter threats • Active participation of FE lecturers in EQAL • Collaborating to • improve provision • add further value to student experience • meet rising student expectations