jointcollaborativepartnershipagreement.docVIP

JOINT COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT between HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY, of Riccarton, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom, a registered charity in Scotland, SC026900 and [ ] of [ ] WHEREAS (A) Heriot-Watt University and the above partner institution(s) have co-developed the [Programme/Discipline ]; and (B) Heriot-Watt University and the above partner institution(s) wish to jointly market and deliver the Programme in [ country]; and NOW, THEREFORE, the parties have agreed as follows: DEFINITIONS “Institution” and “Institutions” will be a specific term used to refer collectively to those organisations participating in this collaborative agreement. Lead Institution will be a specific term used to refer to the institution nominated to lead on the administration of the Programme/Discipline as set out within the terms of this agreement. “Partner Institution” will be a specific term used to refer to the partner institution(s) named within this agreement who are not assigned as Lead Institution. “Period of Agreement” will refer to the agreed period of agreement entered into by all institutions as detailed in Section 2.3 below. Programme/Discipline will mean the award of [ ] developed by Heriot-Watt University and other named partners in accordance with terms set out herein and detailed in Appendix B. “Programme/Discipline Director” will be a specific term used to refer to the appointed member(s) of staff responsible for the implementation of the policies, procedures and decisions of the Collaborative Board of Studies “Collaborative Board of Studies” will be a specific term used to refer to the recognised body or group of staff responsible for management and administration of the Programme/Discipline set out within this agreement, as outlined in Section 4 below and detailed in Appendix A. THE AGREEMENT AND NATURE OF COLLABORATION The purpose of this Joint Collaborative Partnership Agreement (referred to as the “Agreem