I/3.1 International Cooperation Agreements

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3.1.1 Policy principles
3.1.2 Scope
3.1.3 Approval process
3.1.4 Annual review
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3.1.1 Policy principles

International Cooperation Agreements are one form of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This policy is intended to ensure that the University's formal international engagements accord with the University's international vision and strategic objectives, and its policy on management of contracts and MOUs ( G/6.1 ). It provides a framework for the development, maintenance and management of all international agreements and memoranda of understanding.

All agreements between the University and international partner institutions require approval of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) following a formal evaluation and assessment process involving the relevant Regional Reference Groups.

Further guidelines for the administration and maintenance of International Cooperation Agreements can be found at: www.isis.qut.edu.au/toolkit/polframe/coop-agree.jsp.

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3.1.2 Scope

This policy applies to all International Cooperation Agreements which, in any way, commit University resources, with the following exceptions:

• commercial or contractual agreements that are negotiated through the Division of Research and Commercialisation, including transnational teaching arrangements, and
• QUT International Recruitment Representative Contracts and Agreements (see I/3.2 ).

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3.1.3 Approval process

QUT staff who identify the need for the establishment of a formal agreement or memorandum with an international institution should in the first instance liaise with the relevant faculty or divisional committee for consideration and endorsement by the executive dean of faculty or head of division. The proposal should include an explicit statement that:

• provides the rationale for the agreement;
• identifies the contact person/s and their functions in the institution;
• provides an indication of how the outcomes of the agreement may be managed;
• includes a time horizon for the agreement and necessary review dates;
• identifies obligations for both parties; and
• considers any issues which may be pertinent to QUT's broader engagement in a specific country / region (eg home country financial aid arrangements).

Following formal endorsement by the executive dean of faculty or head of division, the proposal is forwarded to the Director, International Business Development, QUT International, for comment and referral to the relevant Regional Reference Group for comment and discussion.

Following Regional Reference Group endorsement, the proposal, together with any amendments or modifications, is forwarded to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) for final approval. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development) reports annually to the Vice-Chancellor on approved agreements.

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3.1.4 Review

Agreements will normally be made for a three year period, with a review to be conducted six months prior to expiry. Where agreements involve student exchange, QUT will provide an indication of the balance of inbound and outbound students to assist in the review.

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Related Documents

Checklist for considering new International Cooperation Agreements

MOPP G/6.1 Policy on management of contracts and MOUs

MOPP I/4.1 Student exchange programs

MOPP Appendix 3 Schedule of Authorities and Delegations

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Modification History

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