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Academic partnerships support the College’s mission to attract students, increase access to educational opportunities through mobility and transferability with other institutions, enhance the quality of learning experiences, bring diversified long-term revenue, and build institutional capacity.  \nPURPOSE  \nThe purpose of this policy is to provide structure and requirements for academic partnerships and related agreements at NBCC.  \nSCOPE AND LIMITATIONS  \nThis policy applies to academic (domestic and international), applied research and business development partnership agreements entered into by NBCC. Administrative and/or non-academic agreements and contract training via sales agreements are excluded from this policy.  \n1.0 DEFINITIONS  \nApplied Research  \nThe application of new or existing knowledge to take advantage of opportunities to solve real-world challenges. Unlike pure research, it is focused on the identification of usable solutions or applications to align with industry needs and opportunities.  \nArticulation Agreement  \nAn agreement between two institutions that authorizes studies undertaken in specific programs at one (sending institution or organization) to be credited toward direct entry into or advanced standing in specific programs at another institution. (See types of articulation agreements in the Academic Partnerships Framework) .  \nMemorandum of Agreement (MOA)  \nA type of formal agreement that is interchangeable with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-see definition below.  \nMemorandum of Understanding (MOU)  \nA formal agreement between two or more parties over which the organizations have concurrent jurisdiction and which could serve as a basis for a future agreement or contract.  \nPartners  \nIncluding but not limited to Visiting Scholars, volunteers, contractors, fee-for-service individuals, clients of NBCC and any other persons while they are acting on behalf of or at the request of the College.  \nPartnership Agreement  \nAn agreement that provides a contract for two or more individuals or entities to form business partnerships.  \n2.0 IMPLEMENTATION  \n2.1 Initiation and Development  \n2.1.1 Employees shall advise their supervisors on potential opportunities and interested partners. If appropriate, the supervisor advises the Vice President or delegate responsible for that area of interest.  \n2.1.2 Potential partnerships must meet mandatory requirements as outlined in the Academic Partnerships Due Diligence Checklist, including alignment of values and principles, respect for ethical, human and personal rights, existence of internal support and demonstrable and/or historical advantages of partnering with the respective organization.  \n2.1.3 Potential partnerships and related documentation (internal and external) shall be reviewed for strategic compatibility and suitability as outlined in the Academic Partnerships Due Diligence Checklist and must meet applicable standards contained within the Academic Partnerships Framework.  \nAdditional considerations include but are not limited to:  \na) financial, procurement and other administrative considerations  \nb) academic considerations  \nc) jurisdictional, legislative and licensing considerations  \n2.1.4 Finalization of the partnership shall consider the elements as outlined in the Academic Partnerships Due Diligence Checklist. Where applicable, legal opinion may be sought and risk analysis conducted. Standard clauses for indemnity, termination, amendment, and confidentiality with terms are provided in the Articulation, Memorandum of Understanding (or Agreement), Letter of Intent, and Non-Disclosure templates.  \n2.1.5 NBCC ","cbCaimH2UANMUSvT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimH2UANMUSvT","pdf",306874,"English","# Policy Statement\n# Purpose\n# Scope and Limitations\n# Definitions\n## Applied Research\n## Articulation Agreement\n## Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)\n## Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)\n## Partners\n## Partnership Agreement\n# Implementation\n## Initiation and Development\n## Approval, Review and Renewal\n## Termination\n# Other Related Documents","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Academic Partnerships Policy at NBCC?\",\"answer\":\"The policy provides structure and requirements for academic partnerships and related agreements at NBCC.\"},{\"question\":\"Which agreements are included or excluded under the policy’s scope?\",\"answer\":\"It applies to academic (domestic and international), applied research, and business development partnership agreements. 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