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Approve Academic Affiliation Agreement for Enrolled Students of Various Social
Work Programs and Authorize Chair to Sign — University of Massachusetts Global
(UMASS Global)
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
Whereas, the Board has been presented with an Academic Affiliation Agreement for
Enrolled Students of Various Social Work Programs between the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on
behalf of the Department of Human Services, and the University of Massachusetts Global
(UMASS Global), commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending March 31 ,
2029, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, that the Academic Affiliation Agreement for Enrolled Students of Various Social
Work Programs between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human
Services, and the University of Massachusetts Global (UMASS Global), be, and hereby
is, approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign
said agreement.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 8th day of April, A.D., 2026:
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2026-0789
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS-AROUND REVIEW
PASS-AROUND TITLE: Academic Affiliation Agreement with the University of Massachusetts Global
DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: March 24, 2026
PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services
Brief description of the problem/issue: The Department is requesting approval to enter into an
Academic Affiliation Agreement between the University of Massachusetts Global and Weld County
Department of Human Services. This agreement designates the Department as an internship site for
students enrolled in the University's social work program, supporting the development and
implementation of practicum experience for social work.
The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date, defined as the first date on
which it has been signed by both parties, and continue until March 31, 2029, or until terminated by
either party giving notice to the other.
This Affiliation Agreement has been reviewed and approved by Legal (B. Howell).
What options exist for the Board?
• Approval of the Academic Affiliation Agreement with University of Massachusetts Global.
• Deny approval of Academic Affiliation Agreement with University of Massachusetts Global.
Consequences: The Academic Affiliation Agreement will not be executed.
Impacts: Opportunities for social work students to gain practicum experience and ongoing
education through the Weld County Department of Human Services would not be
available.
• Total cost: This is a non-financial agreement.
Pass-Around Memorandum; date March 24, 2026 — CMS ID 10527 2026-0789
Recommendation:
Approval of the Academic Affiliation Agreement and authorize the Chair to sign.
Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments:
Perry L. Buck
Scott K. James •
Jason S. Maxey
Lynette Peppier {
Kevin D. Ross 0(,1- Q1
Pass-Around Memorandum; date March 24, 2026 — CMS ID 10527
School of Arts&Sciences 2025
University of
Massachusetts
Global a pri"at`nonprofit affiliate
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK FIELD PLACEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into by UMASS GLOBAL, hereinafter called the "University"
and Weld County Department of Human Services hereinafter called"Agency"for the purpose of
providing field experience to students in the Social Work Program at University.
University, on behalf of its Bachelor of Arts in Social Work(BASW)and/or Master of Social Work
Program (MSW) Program designates the above organization as an approved setting for field
instruction by the signing of this Agreement.
TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence upon the first date on which it has been signed by both parties
(the "Effective Date") and continue until March 31, 2029 or until terminated by either party
giving written notice to the other.
The parties may renew this agreement by signed written agreement.
SECTION I: UNIVERSITY AGREES TO:
1. Provide Agency with objectives, policies, and content of Field Instruction at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
2. Provide students with a curriculum of social work knowledge,values,and skills to assure
students perform within the normative parameters of professional social work competence.
3. As needed, provide consultation, information, and training materials to field instructors and
other appropriate staff of the Agency regarding the development of Agency's field instruction
programs.
4. Involve the Agency in decisions regarding student placements; and accept the Agency's
judgment as to the final acceptance of individual students.
5. Carry final responsibility for the administration of the field instruction program, including
decisions, which affect the progress of the student, such as grades, credits, and field
instruction hours in the Agency.
6. Provide a designated member of the faculty to serve as Faculty Liaison for each student
placement. This person will respond in a timely manner to any concern regarding the
student's learning experience.
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7. Provide guidelines to students for completing field placement defining student educational
objectives and field learning experiences and work cooperatively with the students and
Agency in the development of these learning experiences.
8. Provide ongoing education for field students and monitoring of their work in order to facilitate
their adherence to NASW's Code of Ethics.
9. Inform all students participating under this agreement that they must adhere to all policies,
procedures, and standards established by Agency.
SECTION II: AGENCY AGREES TO:
1. Designate an Agency Supervisor acceptable to the University whose qualifications are
appropriate to the role and responsibilities of a supervisor as described in Appendix 1.
2. Provide students with opportunities to participate in the overall Agency social work program
as appropriate to the educational level and practice competency of the student.
3. Agency Supervisor shall provide supervision of the student(s) field experience in compliance
with the statutes, regulations and professional standards governing social work.
4. Implement the objectives of University's field education programs,which will provide
opportunities to reinforce learning from all areas of the social work curriculum.
5. Arrange for/Contact emergency health care for student(s) in any instance of injury or illness
at the Agency. Expenses of such care shall be the sole responsibility of the student barring
findings of gross negligence on behalf of Agency.
6. Verify that a student will not act in the capacity of an employee during assigned field hours
and may not take the responsibility or place of qualified staff while interning. If student is an
employee of the Agency in any capacity,Agency agrees to the definitions and terms set forth
in Appendix 2.
7. Agency will provide orientation and/or training to student(s)on any of Agency's applicable
policies, procedures, rules and regulations, or safety concerns.
8. Agency agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rulings, or enactments of any
governmental authority,and agrees to obtain(at its own expense)any necessary licenses,
permissions,and accreditations necessary to maintain its operation.
9. Agency agrees to provide a corrective action plan (CAP) and/or written feedback to the
student and social work field faculty liaison regarding any concerns regarding student's
performance or inability to meet agency standards. This documentation will include the
student's response to the feedback or CAP prior to terminating a student from the placement
if possible. Issues of immediate safety of client or colleague safety, or egregious ethical
breaches are excepted and at the discretion of the agency.
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10. Assure that each Field Instructor has adequate time within his/her work schedule to:
a. Meet the educational needs of the student, including:orientation to the Agency and
its services; informing each student about safety procedures applicable in the
setting; development of learning opportunities which include depth and variety;and
preparation for at least weekly conferences with each student.
b. Meet with or respond to the Faculty Liaison at periodic intervals to discuss learning
opportunities and student performance;
c. Prepare field evaluations as required by the University Department of Social Work;
d. Provide a reasonable working space for the student;and
e. Provide for travel or reimbursement of travel required of students on behalf of clients.
f. Complete necessary online-trainings and orientation to Universities Social Work
Programs as outlined in the CSWE requirements.
SECTION III: GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Indemnification. The University agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Agency,
its agents and employees from and against all loss or expense(including costs and attorney
fees) resulting from liability imposed by law upon the Agency because of bodily injury to or
death of any person or on account of damages to property,including loss of use thereof,
arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and due or claimed to be due to the
negligence of the University, its agents or employees but only in proportion to and to the extent
such liability, loss, expense, attorneys' fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or
result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of University,its officers,
employees, or agents.
The Agency agrees to indemnify, hold harmless to the extent permitted by Colorado law, and
at the University's request, defend the University, its agents and employees from and against
all loss or expenses (including costs and attorney fees) resulting from liability imposed by law
upon the Agency because of bodily injury to or death of any person or on account of
damages to property, including loss of use thereof, arising out of or in connection with the
Agreement, and due or claimed to be due to the negligence of Agency, its agents or
employees but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorneys'
fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional
acts or omissions of Agency, its officers, employees, agents, or trainees.
2. Insurance. The University and Agency mutually agree that each shall provide and maintain
Commercial General Liability(CGL) on an "occurrence" basis acceptable to both parties
including coverage for property damage, bodily injury, personal &advertising injury, and
products & completed operations. Limits shall be no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
and$3,000,000 annual aggregate.
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The parties shall each further secure and maintain at all times during the term of this
Agreement, at their respective sole expense, professional liability insurance covering
themselves and their respective employees. The covered professionals under this policy
shall be appropriate for the programs involved. University shall either provide coverage on
behalf of program participants(students)or require program participants (students)to secure
such coverage. Such coverage provided by the University and Agency may be afforded via
commercial insurance, self-insurance, a captive, or some combination thereof at limits of at
least$1,000,000 per claim or occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
Each party shall furnish the other party with a certificate of insurance and amendatory
endorsements as needed to ensure mutual compliance. Each insurance policy required shall
not be canceled or allowed to lapse without adequate notice to the other party.
3. Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause by giving the other
Party 30 days written notice of the intention to terminate, provided that all Trainees placed at
Agency at the time of termination shall be given the opportunity to complete their rotation and
appropriate steps are taken to ensure appropriate termination or transfer of
psychotherapeutic patients.
4. Removal. University or Agency may immediately remove any student deemed to be clinically
unsafe to patients, employees, or others. The party who took the action to remove the
student shall notify the other party of said action as soon as possible, but in no event later
than 48 hours after said removal. Agency reserves the right to prohibit the return of any such
student(s) unless a corrective action plan satisfactory to Agency has been proposed and its
compliance assured by the Student. Agency further reserves the right to request University to
remove any student whose conduct is contrary to Agency's standards of conduct as set forth
in its policies and procedures.
5. Amendment.This agreement may be amended at any time, but any amendment must be in
writing and signed by each party. This agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties regarding their rights and duties. Any alleged oral representation or modification
concerning this agreement shall be of no force or effect unless contained in a subsequent
written modification signed by all parties.
6. Assignment. Neither party shall have the right to assign this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other party. Subject to the foregoing,this Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of University and
Facility.
7. Entire Agreement.This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding of
the parties with respect to its subject matter. No prior or contemporaneous agreement or
understanding will be effective.
8. Student Status.The parties agree that the students are fulfilling specific requirements for
field experiences as part of a degree program requirement,therefore, regardless of the
nature or extent of the acts performed by them,that the students are not to be considered
employees or agents of University for any purpose, including Workers'Compensation or
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employee benefit programs, and the students shall not be entitled to any monetary
remuneration for services performed by them in the course of their training.
9. Independent Contractors.The parties acknowledge that they are independent
contractors, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create an agency,
joint venture,franchise or partnership relation between the parties and neither party shall
so hold itself out. Neither party shall have the right to obligate or bind the other party in any
manner whatsoever, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall give or is intended to
give any right of any kind to third persons.
SECTION IV: MISCELLANEOUS
1. If any term or provision of this Agreement is for any reason held to be invalid,such invalidity
shall not affect any other term or provision, and this Agreement shall be interpreted as if
such term or provision had never been contained in this Agreement.
2. This Agreement is intended by the parties to benefit themselves only and is not intended or
designed to or entered for the purpose of creating any benefit or right for any person or entity
of any kind that is not a party to this Agreement.
3. Both parties agree to comply with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination, equal
opportunity and affirmative action laws,orders and regulations. Neither party will engage in
unlawful discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, protective order status,
unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the
Vietnam era.
4. The parties hereto understand and agree that the County is relying on, and does not waive or
intend to waive by any provision of this Contract, the monetary limitations or any other
immunities, rights, benefits,and protections, provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act§§24-10-101 et seq., as from time to time amended,or otherwise available to the County, its
subsidiary, associated and/or affiliated entities, successors,or assigns;or its elected officials,
employees, agents,and volunteers.
5. This Agreement shall not be binding until signed by all parties.The persons signing this
Agreement represent and warrant that they have authority to bind their respective parties.
6. All notices required under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been fully given when
made in writing and deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail,
return receipt requested,and addressed as follows:
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If to University:
UMass Global
Attn: School of Arts and Sciences, Contracts
65 Enterprise Suite 150
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
If to Agency:
Agency Name: Weld County Department of
Human Services
Attn:Contract Management
Address: 315 North 11th Avenue,Bldg A
Greeley, Colorado 80631
SECTION V: SIGNATURES
University: UMass Global
Signature `.Clex(e)
Date: 3/19/2026
University's Signatory Name and Title: David Andrews, Chancellor and CEO
�,o,� COUNTY:
� `ATTEST: 27 `1'� e4tA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Clerk to the Board WE D COUNTY, COLORADO
BY: It , �.lA ' tal'a•
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APPENDIX I.
Qualifications of Supervisors for the BASW and the MSW are as follows:
Supervision Criteria BASW
BASW interns are supervised by Agency Supervisors designated by the agency and approved by
the Social Work Program at UMass Global. Agency supervisors are committed to providing an
ethical and rich learning environment which promotes the development of professional social
work practice behaviors in each student. The following sets forth Agency Supervisor criteria:
• A Bachelors or Masters of Social Work is highly preferred for supervision and is the
primary level sought for supervision of BASW students.
• If the agency provides an excellent scope of work, but is unable to provide a BSW or MSW
supervisor, an experienced worker with five (5) plus years of experience with a Bachelors
or Master level degree in Human Services, MFT, MS in Counseling, MS in School
Counseling or MS in another Behavioral Health category(or certified drug addiction
counselor specifically in recovery agencies) will be considered for substitution.
• Daily supervision can be provided by an experienced worker with a minimum of a BSW or
equivalent (e.g., any worker with a human services or behavior health Bachelor's level
degree or greater, plus two years of experience will be considered to provide site
supervision of an intern. This person will not be designated as their Agency Supervisor).
• In cases where the agency can provide excellent social work activities and practice
opportunities, but has no social work staff (MSW or BSW) - the Social Work program
assigns the Faculty Field Liaison (all are MSWs and licensed social work professionals),
and is the seminar instructor- as an additional supervisor. The liaison will provide the
required social work practice perspective to the student's overall practicum experience in
bi-weekly conferences each month with the student.
Supervision Criteria MSW
MSW interns are supervised by Agency Supervisors designated by the agency and approved by
the Social Work Program at UMass Global. Agency supervisors are committed to providing an
ethical and rich learning environment which promotes the development of professional social
work practice behaviors in each student. The following sets forth Agency Supervisor criteria:
• A Masters of Social Work is required for supervision and is the primary level sought for
supervision of MSW students.
• If the agency provides an excellent scope of work, but is unable to provide an MSW
supervisor,an experienced worker with five(5) plus years of experience with a Master level
degree or higher in Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, MS in Counseling, MS
in School Counseling or MS in another Behavioral Health category, or certified drug
addiction counselor specifically in recovery agencies with a Master's degree will be
considered for substitution.
• An experienced worker with a minimum of a MSW or equivalent and 2 years'experience
with the agency can provide daily supervision. This person is not designated as the
Agency Supervisor).
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• In cases where the agency can provide excellent social work activities and practice
opportunities but has no social work staff(MSW),the Social Work program assigns the
University Faculty Field Liaison (all are MSWs and licensed social work professionals), and
is the seminar instructor -as an additional supervisor. The liaison will provide the required
social work practice perspective to the student's overall practicum experience in bi-
weekly conferences each month with the student.
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Appendix II.
If student is an employee of Agency,Agency agrees to abide by the following guidelines set forth by
the Council on Social Work Education:
1. The agency agrees to place the student in a role/capacity that engages in social work
practice and is separate from their role as an employee; this applies to an offer to employ
the student after acceptance as an intern. The employment role and internship role must
be different(e.g.,roles,duties,job performance,responsibilities,etc.);or the agency
demonstrates how the position of the employed student will be enhanced, broadened or
includes additional responsibilities and professional practice activities that meet with the
required CSWE and Social Work Department competencies.
2. The agency agrees to provide supervision that is separate from the students'supervision as
an employee(e.g.,different supervisors for each role);and
3. The agency agrees to keep separate and apart the hours, duties and roles of internship and
employment without overlap,during the student's scheduled internship hours.
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Entity Information
Entity Name* Entity ID* New Entity? Please use the job
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SUP-51946 aid linked here to add a
GLOBAL Q supplier in Workday.
Contract Name* Contract ID Parent Contract ID
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL(DEPT. OF 10527
SOCIAL WORK FIELD PLACEMENT AGREEMENT) Requires Board Approval
Contract Lead* YES
Contract Status WLUNA
CTB REVIEW Department Project#
Contract Lead Email
wluna@weld.gov;cobbxxl
k@weld.gov
Contract Description*
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GLOBAL DEPTARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK FIELD PLACEMENT AGREEMENT. THE
TERM: EFFECTIVE DATE THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES THROUGH MARCH 31 , 2029.
Contract Description 2
PA IS ROUTING WITH THIS ENTRY. ETA TO CTB 4/3/26.
Contract Type* Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
AGREEMENT HUMAN SERVICES Date* 04/04/2026
04/08/2026
Amount* Department Email
$0.00 CM- Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
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Renewable*
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CM-HumanServices- included?*
Automatic Renewal DeptHead@weld.gov NO
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ATTORNEY EMAIL
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CM-
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D.GOV
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Contract Dates
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Contact Information
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Purchasing
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Approval Process
Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel
JAMIE ULRICH CHRIS D'OVIDIO BYRON HOWELL
DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
04/02/2026 04/02/2026 04/02/2026
Final Approval
BOCC Approved Doc ID#
AG 040826
BOCC Signed Date
Originator
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04/08/2026
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