Other Types of Agreements

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Faculty Exchange

  • Definition

  • Units

  • Signatories

An agreement that establishes reciprocal faculty exchange collaboration under the direction of relevant academic departments at both institutions. Participating faculty continue to be employees of their home institution and serve as visiting faculty at the host institution.

In most cases a faculty exchange agreement is an accessory to a current International Research Collaboration Agreement, which is referenced in the Faculty Exchange Agreement.

Unit(s) involved in the Review & Approval process include:

  • Western International
  • University Legal Counsel (as applicable)

Agreement Signatories:

  • Provost and Vice President (Academic)
  • Secretary of the Board of Governors
  • Faculty Dean

Memorandum of Understanding/ Letter of Intent

  • Definition

  • Units

  • Signatories

A non-binding general agreement that acknowledges the intent to explore various forms of institutional collaboration with details specified in separate accompanying legally-binding agreements, as appropriate, at a later time. Signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Letter of Intent (LOI) does not commit either party to activities, but instead contemplates future collaboration.

Unit(s) involved in the Review & Approval process include:

  • Western International
  • University Legal Counsel (as applicable)

Agreement Signatories:

  • Provost and Vice President (Academic)
  • Faculty Dean

High School Pathway

  • Definition

  • Units

  • Signatories

An agreement recognizing high schools with global recruitment reach, proven academic strength, and geographic focus to match Western’s recruitment goals. Academic pathways aim to enhance the transition for international students while maintaining consistency with overall Western admission standards.

Unit(s) involved in the Review & Approval process include:

  • Western International
  • Office of the Registrar
  • University Legal Counsel (as applicable)

Agreement Signatories:

  • Provost and Vice President (Academic)
  • Secretary of the Board of Governors
  • Faculty Dean (for faculty-specific collaborations)