Review a Partnership

The following procedures have been adopted for evaluating existing overseas institutional partnerships. 

1.Institutional partnerships involve a signed memorandum of agreement that serves as a guide for student and faculty activities and may provide a framework for the payment of tuition and fees, exchange of credits, etc.  Agreements are typically renewed after a three- or five-year period. Prior to the agreement end date, the International Committee will evaluate the partnership. 

 2.If the evaluation demonstrates that the partnership is productive and meets intended goals (see criteria below) of the initial agreement then the agreement shall be recommended for a five-year renewal term.

3.If the evaluation demonstrates that the partnership falls short of the expectations set forth in the initial agreement, one of the following two courses of action will be taken: (1) In the event that unforeseen problems or other circumstances have arisen which dictate that continuing the institutional relationship is not likely to be productive or sustainable, the relationship will not be renewed.  (2) If there is a reasonable expectation that the situation can be improved, the program advocate(s) from the UM campus community will be invited to an International Committee meeting to discuss and support the case for the continuation of the partnership. If renewed by the International Committee, these partnerships will be evaluated again in three years.