ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORIGINATION DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
This form should be submitted to the Office of International Programs (internationalization@wku.edu) or, if acknowledging
responsibilities for a student exchange agreement, to the Office of Study Abroad and Global Learning (study.abroad@wku.edu).
Please complete the sections in red: The Department/College understands and accepts the responsibilities of Originating
Department/College for the Type of Agreement (e.g. research) with Partner University. These responsibilities remain in effect until
the agreement expires or is terminated. They include:
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All Agreements
Agreements with
Student Exchange
Component
Agreements with
Faculty Exchange
Component
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Performing and submitting assessment of the collaborative activities in accordance with OIP and
University standards
Consulting OIP when amending/modifying the agreement
Initiating renewal of the agreement within the appropriate time period
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Recruiting students for exchanges
Covering all outstanding fees resulting from uneven exchange balances
Providing academic support and guidance to both inbound and outbound students (for example,
making a good faith effort to get inbound exchange students enrolled into desired courses—
assuming appropriate pre-requisites)
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Nominating faculty for exchange
Hosting faculty from partner university in accordance with agreement (including arranging for
transportation, housing, campus integration, workspace, etc.)
Covering costs associated with agreed upon exchange of faculty (the details of which should be laid
out in agreement)
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Coverage of funded, legal and/or regulatory activities should be in partnership with the following offices.
Visit http://www.wku.edu/research for more information.
Agreements with
Research Component
Dual/Double and
Joint Degree
Agreements
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Office of Research - Proprietary and Intellectual Property, Economic Development, Technology
Transfer, and Non-disclosure agreements.
Sponsored Programs – financial agreements/awards, fee for service, etc.
Office of Research Integrity – Animal Research (IACUC), Human Subjects Research (IRB), Bio-Hazard
and Bio-Safety (IBC), Responsible Conduct of Research, and Export Controls.
Notifying SACSCOC appropriately (time, manner)
Recruiting students
Covering costs associated with program (e.g., tuition charges resulting from enrollment imbalances)
Providing academic support and guidance to all participating students—whether from WKU or
partner institution (for example, making a good faith effort to get inbound exchange students
enrolled into desired courses—assuming appropriate pre-requisites)
Electronic signatures accepted.
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Department Chairperson/Head’s signature: Type name/date and click the box below OR sign and date on line above.
Signature and date: Click here to enter text.
☐ Electronic Signature Verification (Checking box/typing name serves as verification of the electronic signature)
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Dean’s signature: Type name/date and click the box below OR sign and date on line above.
Signature and date: Click here to enter text.
☐ Electronic Signature Verification (Checking box/typing name serves as verification of the electronic signature)