1. The Associate College Partnership
And its place in University Strategy

2. INTRODUCTION Evolution of the ACP
What FE brings to Brookes – low risk partnerships
Current place of ACP in the University strategy
Where to next

3. 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
Good traction and building relationship
Small number of successful partnerships

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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