Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton - Interim Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Excelsior University
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an affiliation agreement with Excelsior University for the purpose of providing internship experiences to students at no cost to the county.
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Background and Discussion:
The service agreement with the Excelsior University will provide internships for students. The county will benefit from the services provided by the student interns and in turn will provide professional development and training to the students. There is no cost to the county.
Expected Impact:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) protects and promotes a healthy and safe community by preventing illness and injury, which improves the quality of life for all Harris County residents. The agreement will allow students to complete internships programs at HCPH. It is of mutual advantage to both Parties that students at Excelsior University be given the opportunity to utilize certain facilities of Harris County for educational and training purposes, which serves a public purpose of Harris County.
Alternative Options:
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