3. Factors which may result in discontinuation The following are examples of factors which may lead to discontinuation of collaborative provision being considered at programme and/or institutional level by the University, the partner, or both (this list is not exhaustive): Restructuring/portfolio review of partner provision in subject area (including • replacement of existing programmes by updated versions). Changes to provision at the University which impact upon partner provision (e.g. • changes to progression opportunities, discontinuation of programme at University). Partner’s wish to collaborate with a different awarding body for specified • programme(s) or the whole of its provision. Ongoing, unresolved concerns regarding academic quality and standards at • programme level and/or across the institution. Financial viability of individual programmes or the partnership as a • to reputation involved in continuing the collaboration • Divergent institutional strategies • Change in Government policy (including that of international governments which • impacts on the University's operations in that country) Change in University regulations • Change in PSRB requirements • Change in ownership of partner • Non-compliance with terms of the ACA/partnership agreement • Non-engagement/lack of transparency in relationship between University and • partner Other factors raised via risk identification and management, public interest • disclosure ("whistleblowing"), student complaints, QAA Concerns, etc. Non-recruitment: programmes which have not recruited for 2 years will be • automatically discontinued 4. Anticipated Discontinuation In the majority of cases, discontinuation of a programme or partnership will be anticipated in advance and will result from factors identified during ongoing monitoring and review of collaborative provision. Programme discontinuation Where only programme-level discontinuation is proposed, with the institutional partnership remaining in force, then Academic Partnerships/Faculty will liaise with the partner to formulate a detailed operational plan via which the closure of the programme will be managed. This will encompass:
3. Factors which may result in discontinuation The following are examples of factors which may lead to discontinuation of collaborative provision being considered at programme and/or institutional level by the University, the partner, or both (this list is not exhaustive): • Restructuring/portfolio review of partner provision in subject area (including replacement of existing programmes by updated versions). • Changes to provision at the University which impact upon partner provision (e.g. changes to progression opportunities, discontinuation of programme at University). • Partner’s wish to collaborate with a different awarding body for specified programme(s) or the whole of its provision. • Ongoing, unresolved concerns regarding academic quality and standards at programme level and/or across the institution. • Financial viability of individual programmes or the partnership as a • to reputation involved in continuing the collaboration • Divergent institutional strategies • Change in Government policy (including that of international governments which impacts on the University's operations in that country) • Change in University regulations • Change in PSRB requirements • Change in ownership of partner • Non-compliance with terms of the ACA/partnership agreement • Non-engagement/lack of transparency in relationship between University and partner • Other factors raised via risk identification and management, public interest disclosure ("whistleblowing"), student complaints, QAA Concerns, etc. • Non-recruitment: programmes which have not recruited for 2 years will be automatically discontinued 4. Anticipated Discontinuation In the majority of cases, discontinuation of a programme or partnership will be anticipated in advance and will result from factors identified during ongoing monitoring and review of collaborative provision. Programme discontinuation Where only programme-level discontinuation is proposed, with the institutional partnership remaining in force, then Academic Partnerships/Faculty will liaise with the partner to formulate a detailed operational plan via which the closure of the programme will be managed. This will encompass: