MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN (STATE UNIVERSITY)
AND
UNIVERSITY PARTNER, PARTNER COUNTRY
(STATE UNIVERSITY) (HEREINAFTER “STATE”) AND (THE UNIVERSITY PARTNER), wishing to establish
cooperative relations between the two institutions, and especially to develop academic and cultural
interchange between them through mutual assistance in the areas of education and research, hereby
resolve to cooperate in the development of programs and academic exchanges subject to the following
agreed upon terms and conditions contained herein.
Article1: Project Summary
The purpose of this agreement shall be to establish the formal understanding of the scope of operations
between these two leading educational institutions and commits to writing the intent and mutual assent
of both parties to engage in the following activities, subject to future amendments and conditions as
further agreed upon by both parties as the relationship continues to develop.
Article 2: General program requirements
Article 3: Responsibilities of WCU
Article 4: Participating students will be responsible for the following
Article 5: Responsibilities of __________
Article 6: term and Termination
This agreement will be effective upon its mutual signing and remain in effect for a period of
(____)years, and may be amended by written agreement by both parties. This Agreement may be
cancelled by either party in writing with 90 days notice, subject to modifications by amendment or
subsequent individual program agreement. In the event that the agreement is not renewed or is
terminated in any other way, any related activities in progress at the time of termination of this
Agreement will continue until the current semester in which the termination takes place is completed.
Article 6: Miscellaneous
Liability. Neither of the parties shall assume any liabilities to each other. As to liability to each
other or death to persons, or damages to property, the parties do not waive any defense as a
result of entering into this contract. This provision shall not be construed to limit the
Commonwealth’s rights, claims or defenses which arise as a matter of law pursuant to any
provisions of this contract. This provision shall not be construed to limit the sovereign
immunity of the Commonwealth or of the State System of Higher Education or the University
Independent Contractors. Nothing herein shall be construed to create an agency relationship
between the home and host universities, or any employment relationships between the
institutions for any faculty or staff member provided under the exchange program. The parties
are independent contractors and no legal relationship is intended by this Agreement.
Use of logos. Neither the home nor the host institution may use any identifying markse of the
other without the express written permission of the other party.
Equal Opportunity. Both (University Partner) and (State University) subscribe to a policy of
equal opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national
origin, marital status, sexual orientation or physical disability.
Authoritative Version. The English version of this agreement shall be the authoritative version
of the Agreement for all purposes. In the event of a conflict between the English version and
any translation of this agreement, the English version shall control.
Severability. If any section or provision of this Agreement is held illegal, unenforceable or in conflict
with any law by a court or competent jurisdiction, such section or provision of this agreement shall be
deemed severed from this agreement and the validity of the remainder of this agreement shall not be
affected thereby.
Whole agreement and amendments. This agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties hereto and shall not be modified, amended or supplemented, or any rights herein waived, unless
such amendment or modification this Agreement is (i) in writing; (ii) refers to this Agreement; and (iii)
executed by an authorized representative of each party. This Agreement supersedes any and all
previous agreements, whether written or oral between the parties.
Choice of law. Where applicable, this agreement will be governed by the laws and jurisdiction of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND, by signing below, each party acknowledges its agreement with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and each signatory represents and warrants the he/she is
authorized to sign on behalf of and to bind his/her party to all of the terms and conditions of this
Agreement as of the effective date.
FOR WCU
FOR __________
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Dr. Greg Weisenstein, President
Date: ______________________________
_____________________________________
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Dr. Linda Lamwers, Provost
Date: ______________________________
_____________________________________
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University Legal Counsel
West Chester University
Date: _______________________________
Date: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________