Collaborative provision
De Montfort University's key values include a commitment to work in the wider community and to promote widening participation. The University's collaborative activity (specifically the UK provision) is therefore an important strand of the University's operation. DMU has a strong network of partnerships, most of which have developed over a long period of time.
This section applies to faculty-based collaborative provision only (as defined below). Separate guidance is available on provision delivered through the University’s Validation service (which is for existing DMU partner institutions). Please contact Quality Officer (Collaborative Partnerships) or Gurpal Singh with any queries or to obtain a copy of the guidance material. Details of the University's collaborative partnerships and provision can be accessed below along with the Department of Academic Quality's Guide to managing collaborative provision and other relevant documents.
In addition to the more general information below, there is also specific guidance on the development, validation, review and monitoring of collaborative provision which is available on separate pages, accessible below. Oversight of the quality management of the University's collaborative provision is done through the Academic Quality and Standards Committee.
For further information regarding collaborative provision, please contact Quality Officer (Collaborative Partnerships) for validation, review and monitoring activities, and Gurpal Singh for strategic matters.
Key information
Contact Quality Officer (Collaborative Partnerships) for further information about material in this section.
Guide to managing collaborative provision 
(DAQ Guide 10)
Outlines the framework for the development, approval and review of collaborative partnerships and provision, in the UK and overseas. Includes information on new partnerships and programmes, monitoring, review of collaborative partnerships and programmes and the roles and responsibilities in the management of collaborative provision.
DMU definition of collaborative provision
Seeks to clarify the different types of arrangements managed by DMU.
Collaborative register
Details of the University's current collaborative partnerships, including student exchange agreements, progression agreements and providers of student support.
Programme/module leader/coordinator roles in partner institutions - guidance notes
Guidance on the key roles within both the University and partner institution in relation to managing collaborative provision.
Further information
Cross site moderation guidelines (contact Emma Sheffield)
Aimed at staff involved in assessment of cross-institution modules including module leaders and associate college staff - they provide guidance on setting assignments, cross-site internal moderation, sampling and external moderation. These form additional operational advice to supplement formal strategy.
Also see QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) section for audit of collaborative provision.
DAQ also provides support to UK collaborative partners on the QAA Integrated Quality and Enhancement Review (IQER) process. Please contact either Gurpal Singh or Quality Officer (Collaborative Partnerships) for further information.
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