Franchise

Key Characteristics of Franchise Arrangements

Risk Level	High
Period of approval	5 years
Contractual Relationship	Normally between student and University
Course Design	Courses and modules are designed and owned by University
Course and Module Approval	The University approves all courses and modules (including all modifications)
Course Content	Partner institution provide all teaching and learning content unless otherwise specified in the franchise agreement
Intellectual Property	University owns intellectual property (IP) to all of its courses and modules unless otherwise specified in the franchise agreement. Copyright for any other IP in the curriculum and associated course material shall be the property of the party creating the IP
Quality Assurance	The University will provide quality assurance as specified in the franchise agreement
Academic Regulations	Partner institution with oversight provided by the University unless otherwise specified in the franchise agreement
Management	Collaborative Management Group (CMG) has oversight of the operational management of the partnership and collaborative provision
Recruitment and Admission	The partner institution has overall responsibility for recruitment and admissions
Enrolment	Students will enrol with the partner institution and the University
Accommodation	Partner institution provide accommodation
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)	Student access the University VLE
Library and E-Resources	Students have access to University library resources and library e-resources.
IT Provision	Students have access to University IT applications
Academic Staff and Project Supervision Approval	Partnership institution academic staff approved by the Chair of the Partnership Committee. Project supervisors approved by the academic department responsible for the partnership
Staff Development	Partner institution staff have access to University staff development as specified in the franchise agreement
University of Warwick Student ID Card	Students have Student ID card
Sports Facilities	Students have access to University sports facilities
Student Support and Wellbeing	Students have access to University student support and wellbeing services
Student Voice	The partner institution will provide a Staff Student Liaison Committee and enable course and module feedback
Students Union	All students are entitled to Student Union membership.
Student Handbooks	The University provides the student with a Student Handbook, Course Handbook and Module Guidance unless otherwise specified in the franchise agreement

Outline Approval Documentation

Academic Partnership

Course and Module Approval

Reviewed by Outline Approval Panel

Outline approval and risk assessment template
Roles and responsibility template

New and Amended Modules

Approved by the academic department Learning and Teaching Committee

Course Approval

Completion of stage 1 and 2 online course including completion of the Collaborative Learning Section. Approved by the academic department Learning and Teaching Panel in the online course approval system

Full Scrutiny Documentation

Academic Case – Partner Institution	Academic Case - Course Approval
Partnership Committee undertake scrutinise: Approved outline approval and risk assessment template, roles and responsibility template supported by the following evidence: Minutes showing evidence of departmental discussion and approval A covering letter from the partner institution Proposed partner: Academic regulations Mission and values statement Accommodation and timetabling strategy Teaching and learning strategy Organisational structure Staff development process Peer review/observation policy Admission policy Enrolment policy Learning resources policy Student support and wellbeing policy GDPR policy Enhancement policy Students Union Award and graduation Student Protection Plan Risk Register	University Review Panel scrutinise: Online course approval system - University Review Panel ready documentation including uploaded: External Assessor Report and academic department response Consultation documentation
Business Case – Partner Institution	Business Case - Course Approval
Professional Services Review: Due diligence – financial scrutiny of partner Due diligence – legal scrutiny of partner Draft contract	Professional Services and Financial Scrutiny Panel scrutinise in online course approval system: Marketing and recruitment strategy Admission process Financial model

Contractual Arrangement (Legal Team)

Negotiated Franchise Agreement includes agreed roles and responsibilities of the University and the partner

Franchise Arrangement Case Studies

Coventry College (Henley Campus), North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (CLL)