Career Development Services
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the State of Oregon, acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY, hereinafter "UNIVERSITY," and
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(Name and address)
hereinafter "HOST"
WHEREAS, the UNIVERSITY wishes to offer its students opportunities for experiential learning training and experience in their fields of study; and
WHEREAS, the HOST wishes to cooperate in UNIVERSITY's academic objectives by being a host site for students' experiential learning experiences;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Participating Students
The number and selection methods of participating students shall be
mutually determined prior to or at the start of each term.
Experiential Learning Standards
The
specific learning experiences to be provided, the duration of the
experiential learning, the criteria to be used to determine successful
completion of the experience, and the granting of academic credit shall
comply with UNIVERSITY academic standards established for experiential
learning experiences. Such details of each experiential learning
arrangement shall be documented in writing and made a part of this
Agreement.
Discrimination
Neither party shall
engage in discrimination in the treatment of any participant connected
with the experiential learning. Discrimination means any act that
unreasonably differentiates selection and treatment, intended or
unintended, based upon age, handicap, national origin, race, marital
status, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Termination of Student Participation for Cause
HOST may request UNIVERSITY to withdraw from the program any student
who, in the HOST's judgment, is not performing satisfactorily or who
refuses to follow HOST's administrative and operating policies,
procedures, rules, and regulations. Such requests must be in writing
and must include a statement of reason(s), which shall not be based on
discriminatory treatment.
Consideration
The basis of this
Agreement is that the HOST agrees to provide the experiential learning
experience to the UNIVERSITY student(s) at no charge to the UNIVERSITY,
and the student agreese to complete the experiential learning for the
granting of academic credit. Any additional special arrangements in
which the UNIVERSITY agrees to provide any supplies or equipment as
part of the experiential learning project shall be documented in
writing and made a part of this Agreement. The student is not an
employee of the UNIVERSITY unless otherwise stipulated. Any
compensation arrangements made between the HOST and the student are
outside of this agreement; any associated scholarship monies must be
dispersed by the UNIVERSITY through its Financial Aid Office. Except
for any special arrangements specifically documented as referenced in
the above paragraph, the student is responsible for providing her/his
own transportation, parking, and expenses associated with the
experiential learning.
Insurance
The Oregon Tort Claims Act
(ORS 30.260-30-300) permits the UNIVERSITY to accept responsibility
only for the acts of its officers, employees, and agents. Since a
student does not qualify as any of those persons, the UNIVERSITY is
prohibited from accepting any liability for the acts, omissions, and
conduct of the students, and is prohibited from providing coverage with
State Accident Insurance, liability insurance, or workers’ compensation
insurance. HOST agrees it is their responsibility to determine what
provisions or actions are necessary to fulfill any liability and
workers' compensation obligations created by their participation in
this agreement.
Term
This agreement becomes effective
upon the last date accompanying the signatures to the agreement and
remains in effect until terminated by mutual consent of the parties or
by one party upon 30 days prior written notice to the other party. The
terms of this Agreement may be modified, supplemented, or amended only
by written agreement signed by authorized representatives of all
parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, by signature of their representatives below, acknowledge that they have read and understood the Agreement and agree to be bound to its terms and conditions.
HOST ORGANIZATION STATE OF OREGON ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ON BEHALF OF SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
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Representative/Title Date
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Elizabeth Sunitsch Date
Contracts Officer/Risk Manager
SOU Business Services
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Designated Faculty Date
cc: Career Development Services Director
