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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Western Governors University to provide field education and service learning involving the completion of an internship effective upon execution to March 2, 2028, with no exchange of funds; and
b. Approve a non-standard Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and with no exchange of funds.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute a non-standard Agreement with Western Governors University to provide field education and service learning involving the completion of an internship effective upon execution to March 2, 2028, with no exchange of funds; and
b. Approve a non-standard Agreement as recommended by the Director of Health Services; and
c. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to sign up to three future amendments where the amendments do not significantly change the scope of work and with no exchange of funds.
SUMMARY DISCUSSION:
Western Governors University (WGU) is a nonprofit, online university. WGU offers a variety of degree and certificate programs including bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing and health Information Administration. Local high cost of living and opportunities for larger salaries in the Bay Area make recruiting and retaining local qualified nursing staff challenging. Offering student internships is one strategy to engage area students and build interest in public health careers.
Western Governors University will place students with the Health Department's Public Heath Bureau for professional learning experiences. As host agency, Health Department staff will provide robu...
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