This project will consider how educational collaborative partnership providers can effectively enhance student engagement and delivery in higher education programmes. It aims to deliver a tried and tested method for partnership providers to follow as the basis of their own collaborative partner student engagement strategies.
The project will prioritise the student-provider relationship, enabling providers to craft more effective strategies for students to voice their preferences and more actively participate in their education. It will also provide insights into students’ perceptions of excellence within partnered communities, ensuring inclusivity and flexibility to cater for different ways of learning.
Project approach
Surveys and data analysis will be used to assess key metrics used in partner-delivered programmes, such as student satisfaction, academic performance and participation rates. The project team will also conduct interviews and focus groups to gather qualitative insights from those involved in supporting the delivery of partnership programmes.
Planned outputs
- An online knowledge exchange forum during the project’s research phase, to explore the evolving project’s findings and consider effective student engagement strategies
- A toolkit designed to empower students and providers to create dynamic learning environments and provide guidance on developing effective student-provider relationships. This will include:
- Practical materials tailored for providers to use within their unique contexts
- Case studies focused on challenges and opportunities encountered
- Student-centred guidance to enhance and enrich engagement, including interactive e-learning packages
- A suite of curated resources drawn from across the sector
Lead institution: University of Plymouth
Partner institutions: Brunel University, Edinburgh Napier University, Taylor’s University (Malaysia), University of Central Lancashire Centre for Collaborative Learning
Other Collaborative Enhancement Projects
QAA supports a number of projects every year, covering a range of topics and interest areas. Each is led by a QAA Member, working in collaboration with other members institutions. You can find more information on all projects, and access resources and outputs, on our website.