Interested in Partnering?
Global Affairs develops a wide array of win-win relationships linked to the capabilities of online and face-to-face learning that support FHSU's mission, vision, brand, and values. These relationships have been developed for Kansas citizens, other educational institutions, the military, corporations, federal and state government, non-profit organizations, and international higher education institutions.
Effective partnerships require good communications, mutual respect, and the development of joint visions, goals, and objectives. Often partnerships involve the development and signing of Memoranda of Understanding, Memoranda of Intent, or other contractual agreements that require the definition of items such as budgetary arrangements, deliverables, articulated degree plans, intellectual property and publication rights, terms and conditions, and facilities use. All of these require careful negotiation with an understanding that partnerships are relationships that seek careful attention and mutual respect to achieve win-win results.
9 Steps to Partnering with Fort Hays State University:
Step #1: Express interest in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership by emailing global@fhsu.edu.
Step #2: Develop and sign a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) expressing interest to explore how the organizations can succeed in serving students with high-quality education. (Optional)
Step #3: Exchange curricula in order to develop articulated degree plans that will serve undergraduate and graduate students.
Step #4: Visit FHSU in Hays, Kansas, or invite FHSU to visit your University in order to finalize a more detailed Memorandum of Understanding.
Step #5: Organize an official signing ceremony by the President of your University and the President of FHSU. This can be done during a site visit or virtually.
Step #6: FHSU will provide digital recruitment materials and will train representatives for admission and other procedures.
Step #7: FHSU invites your faculty to apply as visiting scholars to come to FHSU for one semester.
Step #8: FHSU will host an introduction to FHSU for students interested in the partnership opportunities.
Step #9: Experience the joint success of our global partnership and continue to evolve our relationship by annual reviews and assessments for the best interest of your students and faculty.