Memorandum of Cooperation
Service – Learning Community
Partnership Agreement
This agreement is made by and among____________________(“Community Partner”),
and Austin Peay State University (“University”)
1. Purpose.
The purpose of this Agreement is to place Student in a volunteer assignment as part of a
Service-Learning Program offered by the University for Academic Credit or required by
course of study. In consideration of the mutual provisions herein, the parties hereby agree
to the following:
2. Community Partner Responsibilities.
2.1
The Community Partner shall provide the Student with a contact who will monitor
and supervise the student throughout the service-learning project.
2.2
The location of the volunteer assignment will be the Community Partner’s facility
located at _______________________________________________________.
The Community Partner will maintain a reasonably safe environment by
observing all applicable safety regulations under the Occupational Safety and
Health Act.
2.3
In the event that the Student is injured or becomes ill during the course of the
service-learning program, the Community Partner shall provide medical
assistance and first aid to the Student as appropriate. Any expense generated by
such treatment shall be the responsibility of the individual treated.
3. University Responsibilities.
3.1
A University faculty member shall provide guidance and support for the Student
throughout the service-learning course.
3.2
The University’s liability for any claims, damages, losses, or costs to the
Community Partner and to any third parties shall be subject to the terms, limits,
and conditions of the Tennessee Claims Commission Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 9-8301 et seq.
4. Mutual Obligations and Responsibilities.
4.1
Each party shall comply with all federal, state and municipal laws, and regulations
applicable to the performance of this Agreement, which shall include but not be
limited to:
4.1.1 No person shall, on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, disability,
veteran status or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied
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4.1.2
the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination with respect to the programs
and activities relevant to this agreement.
The parties agree to comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA)(20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) by keeping confidential all
records concerning students’ service experience.
5. Term.
5.1
The term of this Agreement shall extend from _____, 201__ to ________, 201__.
However, this Agreement may be terminated by any party upon _____ (days,
weeks, etc.) written notice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and
year first written above.
COMMUNITY PARTNER REPRESENTATIVE
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: __________________
Print Name: ___________________________________________
UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: __________________
Print Name: _________________________________________
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