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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute a Student Placement Agreement between the County of Monterey and the University of San Francisco for the term October 1, 2022 to May 12, 2023 for the provision of Student Internship; and
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement; and
c. Approve the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future Amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of services.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to execute a Student Placement Agreement between the County of Monterey and the University of San Francisco for the term October 1, 2022 to May 12, 2023 for the provision of Student Internship; and
b. Approve the recommendation of Director of Health to accept all non-standard provisions in Agreement; and
c. Approve the Director of Health or the Assistant Director of Health to approve up to three (3) future Amendments that do not significantly alter the scope of services.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) request the Board of Supervisors to accept and approve the Student Placement Agreement between the County of Monterey and the University of San Francisco (USF) to be used for students enrolled at USF who require practical, clinical, and non-clinical experience towards their school’s field education and/or service-learning requirements.
The University of San Francisco is committed to service in the community and applied learning experiences for students. This is accomplished both through field education and service-learning requirements. Field education and service learning involves the completion of internship or externship assignments in the local community that tie meaningful learning experiences directly to course content. Through reflective activities, service, and field seminars, students enhance their understanding of course content, sense of civic responsibility, self-awareness, professional development, and commitment to the community. Additionally, while providing “real world” experience for student interns/externs, MCHD will attract University graduates to apply for future job openings, thereby creating a pipeline for students (who may have bilingual skills) to pursue their work career in Monterey County.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Engage MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 3. Inform, education, and empower people about health issues; 4. Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems; and 8. Assure competent public and personal health care workforce.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller have reviewed and approved as to legal form, non-standard provisions and fiscal provisions, respectively.
FINANCING:
This operational Agreement does not contain any fiscal provisions; therefore, there is no impact to the General Fund from its approval.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Krista Hanni, Public Health Program Manager II, 755-4586
Approved by:
_______________________________Date:_________
Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachment:
Agreement