The Associate College Partnership And its place in University Strategy
INTRODUCTION Evolution of the ACP What FE brings to Brookes – low risk partnerships Current place of ACP in the University strategy Where to next
The evolution of the ACP 1998 HEFCE funding review; (increased students, no extra funding, no residences in Oxford top down partnerships 2004 widening participation Plan formation of ACP 2004-2010 Good traction and building relationship Small number of successful partnerships
WHAT FE colleges Bring TO THE ACP Similar legal basis to Brookes Highly regulated, OFSTED Strong local brands Strong local understanding / contacts/ partnerships Rationale for HE as internal progression Can be highly responsive Risk is well defined and limited
Features of ACP Partnership Relationships are University wide Positive partnerships at all levels – not simply a transaction around a programme Part of £9,000 fee package, low cost alternative Non-standard students Not competing with Oxford campuses Raise aspiration of students and profile of Brookes in area
The future Relationship with common objectives and values Development of whole ACP strategy ; Understanding local demand for HE Brookes aspiration for upper quartile performance (NSS SE) shared and worked towards; FE partners become more than FE – Eg University Centres, University Colleges etc Understand your aspirations – what do you want for your college? New opportunities 2015