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Articulation and Credit Transfer Agreements ProceduresParent PolicyCollaborative Coursework Arrangements Policy Definition of termsArticulation: is a process that enables students to progress from one completed qualification to another with admission and/ or credit in a defined pathway. A. Articulation Agreements1. Establishing the Agreement A formal articulation agreement may be developed at faculty discretion and may be arranged with both Australian and non-Australian providers. An articulation agreement may:
In assessing the status, reputation and financial viability of a potential partner for an articulation agreement, faculties should investigate such matters as:
In negotiating credit towards awards, the University will take into account the comparability and equivalence of the learning outcomes, volume of learning, course of study, including content, and learning and assessment approaches (as per the Monash Credit policy). For awards leading to AQF qualifications, in negotiating credit towards a higher level AQF qualification in the same or related discipline, Monash will, in addition to the above, use the following as the basis for negotiations:
A course that is offered at a non-Australian host higher education provider and is below degree level (ie, diploma, associate degree or equivalent) must be assessed as at an appropriate level for entry or possible credit by the Admissions Pathways Expert Advisory Group prior to a formal articulation agreement being developed. The agreement between Monash and the partner will be prepared by the University Solicitor's Office in consultation with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Social Inclusion) and, where non-Australian partners are involved, also the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement). ResponsibilityFaculties 2. Approval The faculty board must endorse the proposed articulation agreement. Admissions Pathways Expert Advisory Group must endorse the proposed articulation agreement. All articulation agreements must approved by Coursework Admissions and Scholarships Committee. Approved articulation agreements must be reported to Education Committee, and, in the case of agreements with non-Australian providers, must also be reported to Global Engagement Committee. The agreement will be signed by the Faculty Dean. ResponsibilityFaculty Dean 3. Register of Agreements All approved articulation agreements (with both Australian and non-Australian providers) must be reported to Coursework Admissions and Scholarships Committee and will be added to a central register of articulation agreements. ResponsibilityFaculty Dean 4. Review of Articulation Agreements Entry level requirements and subsequent academic performance of students must be monitored by the faculty to ensure appropriate admission standards. Quality assurance monitoring and review of the agreement must be undertaken to ensure that agreements are suitable and are being effectively implemented and that the academic, strategic and reputational case for continuing each agreement is appropriately considered. ResponsibilityFaculty Dean B. Credit Transfer Agreements1. Establishing and approving the agreement A deed of credit transfer may be developed at faculty discretion and may be arranged with both Australian and non-Australian providers. Faculties must use the template available from the University Solicitor's Office and seek the University Solicitor's Office clearance of the deed before signing. The credit transfer agreement must be signed by the Dean of the faculty. This power must not be delegated since it is provided by resolution of Council. Qualifications in the credit transfer agreement must be mapped as per Monash Credit policy. 2. Register of Agreements All approved credit transfer agreements must be reported to Coursework Admissions and Scholarships Committee and added to a publicly available register. ResponsibilityFaculty Dean 3. Review of Agreements The academic performance of students must be monitored by the faculty to ensure appropriate academic standards are maintained. Quality assurance monitoring and review of the agreement must be undertaken to ensure that agreements are suitable and are being effectively implemented and that the academic, strategic and reputational case for continuing each agreement is appropriately considered. ResponsibilityFaculty Dean Content Enquiries: Education Policy Unit University Policy Use Only:
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