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RE: APPROVE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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 Affiliation Agreement 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 Public Health and Environment, and The Regents of the
University of Colorado, for and on behalf of the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH —
a collaboration of Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, and the University of
Northern Colorado), 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 Affiliation Agreement 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 Public Health and Environment, and The Regents of the University of Colorado,
for and on behalf of the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH — a collaboration of
Colorado State University, the University of Colorado, and the University of Northern Colorado),
be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
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AFFILIATION AGREEMENT - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, FOR
AND ON BEHALF OF THE COLORADO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 24th day of June, A.D., 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: Colorado School of Public Health Academic Health Department MOU
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT DATE: June 13, 2024
PERSON REQUESTING: Jason Chessher, Executive Director
Brief description of the problem/issue:
For the Board's review and approval is a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Colorado
School of Public Health (COSPH) and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County for the use and
benefit of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (WCDPHE).
The purpose of this MOU with the COSPH is to formalize a long-standing affiliation. Unlike other MOUs
that allow us to provide internships for public health nurses or students enrolled in environmental or
public health degree programs, this MOU provides significant reciprocal benefit to the department.
Under the agreement, COSPH can provide training and research that WCDPHE staff would otherwise
have to perform or pay for. The agreement will also provide the typical intern opportunities for COSPH
students which serves our community by developing future generations of well-rounded public health
professionals.
The COSPH partnership will encompass access to all three affiliated campuses which include CU
Anschutz, University of Northern Colorado, and Colorado state University. This partnership with
WCDPHE would make the fourth such agreement in Colorado.
Activities will be conducted by current staff; no additional FTE is being requested.
What options exist for the Board?
With the approval of the Board, this will expand and improve upon our current relationship with the
Colorado School of Public Health, which includes the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado state
University, and CU Anschutz.
Consequences: If the Board declines approving this MOU, the department will not seek to enhance the
partnerships with COSPH.
Impacts: Benefits to the department will include increased recruitment of future public health
practitioners, professional growth and development opportunities for staff, and the ability to inform
public health research for the benefit of our community.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): There is no increase to the
department budget and no increase to County cost associated with this request.
Recommendation: I recommend the Board approve placement of this MOU with the Colorado School of
Public Health on a future Board agenda for formal consideration.
2024-1690
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Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/CommeNits:
Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem
Mike Freeman, Chair
Scott K. James
Kevin D. Ross
Lori Saine
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Karla Ford
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Scott James
Monday, June 17, 2024 7:27 AM
Karla Ford
Re: Please Reply - Colorado School of Public Health affiliation agreement
Importance: High
I support - thanks
Scott K. James
Weld County Commissioner, District 2
1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632
970.336.7204 (Office)
970.381.7496 (Cell)
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On Jun 17, 2024, at 7:17 AM, Karla Ford <kford@weid.gov>wrote:
Please advise if you support recommendation and to have department place on the agenda.
Karla Ford
Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners
1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632
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Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado School of Public Health
Affiliation Agreement
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This AGREEMENT, is made and effective this r'�1` I day of3: ng n2024, between the Board of Weld County
Commissioners on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health And Environment (WCDPHE),
located at 1555 N. 17`h Ave., Greely, CO 80631, and The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body
corporate, for and on behalf of the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH), (a collaboration of
Colorado State University, University of Colorado and the University of Northern Colorado) located at
13001 E. 17th Place, Campus Box 8119, Aurora, CO 80045.
The fundamental purpose of the Agreement is to establish a framework that will strengthen and
enhance an existing, mutually beneficial relationship between WCDPHE and ColoradoSPH. The ultimate
objective will be to enhance the practice of public health by facilitating collaboration on educational
programs for students, training for public health workers, fostering collaborative research and creating
opportunity for hands on, quality public health experience for students. In addition, given that WCDPHE
and ColoradoSPH each represent a unique resource, this Agreement is intended to facilitate technical
assistance and consultation that each of these parties can provide the other.
I. SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES
A. Advisory Committee
a. The Advisory Committee will have 6-7 members: The Director of Public Health of
WCDPHE and 1-2 selected WCDPHE staff, the Associate Dean of Public Health Practice of
ColoradoSPH, and 1-2 selected faculty.
b. The Advisory Committee will work to foster a close working relationship between
ColoradoSPH and WCDPHE and will monitor activities relative to this Agreement.
c. The Advisory Committee will be co-chaired by the ColoradoSPH Associate Dean of Public
Health Practice and WCDPHE Executive Director for the first year and then this position
can be passed on to another member of the Advisory Committee.
d. A minimum of 2 meetings of The Advisory Committee will be convened annually to
review the status of the interactions between the two agencies and to suggest
modifications to the Agreement for the upcoming year.
B. Sharing Staff
a. ColoradoSPH might invite qualified WCDPHE staff to become adjunct faculty at
ColoradoSPH. Adjunct faculty appointments recognize a substantial and sustained
contribution of the WCDPHE staff toward the educational and research missions of
ColoradoSPH. The process for obtaining adjunct appointments at the appropriate faculty
rank will be that which is in existence within ColoradoSPH.
b. WCDPHE will have the opportunity to recommend staff be appointed as adjunct faculty
as appropriate.
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c. WCDPHE may invite ColoradoSPH faculty to serve on WCDPHE committees, advisory
boards and other entities as such needs/opportunities arise.
d. ColoradoSPH will survey its faculty each year to identify faculty with an interest in
WCDPHE appointments.
e. The Advisory Committee will establish a mechanism for matching willing and
appropriately qualified faculty with WCDPHE. Terms and responsibilities of such
appointments will be determined by the WCDPHE.
C. Relationship of Parties
a. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to imply a joint venture, partnership or
principal -agent relationship between the parties, and no party will have the right,
power, or authority to obligate or bind the other party in any manner whatsoever,
except as otherwise agreed to in writing.
b. The employees of one party will not be considered employees of the other party, and
vice versa, within the meaning of any applicable federal, state, or local laws or
regulations. Specifically, ColoradoSPH must cover students under the agency's workers
compensation and professional liability insurance even if performing tasks at a WCDPHE
site or under WCDPHE staff oversight. WCDPHE staff is covered under the County
workers compensation insurance when acting or working on behalf of the WCDPHE.
D. Guest Lecturing
a. ColoradoSPH may request WCDPHE staff participate as guest lecturers. Faculty from
ColoradoSPH shall provide WCDPHE staff with written descriptions of the qualifications
and expectations required for this request.
b. The Advisory Committee will facilitate the identification of guest lecturing opportunities
and needs, and the WCDPHE staff best qualified for guest lecturing on the specific topic.
c. The Advisory Committee will solicit feedback from ColoradoSPH faculty and WCDPHE
staff on the success of these opportunities.
E. Staff Training
a. WCDPHE may request ColoradoSPH faculty provide continuing education (CE) for staff.
b. The Advisory Committee will facilitate the identification of CE needs, the appropriate
faculty to deliver the training, and the resources needed/available for the training.
c. ColoradoSPH may survey staff to ensure quality of educational experience or for
academic research.
F. Student Activities
a. Applied practice experience (internships/practicums): Applied practice experiences are
essential for student learning and required by the MPH, MS, and BS degree programs
and the relevant accrediting bodies. These experiential learning opportunities usually
last one semester or over a summer. These activities will link the students with specific
units within the WCDPHE. The Advisory Committee will facilitate the identification of
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qualified students and appropriately matched opportunities for applied practice
experiences. WCDPHE leadership will commit to creating at least 4 practicum
experiences for 4 students a year, lasting one semester or summer.
b. Capstone/Master's projects: These projects fulfill the requirement for an MPH or MS
student to complete a final project for their degree. The nature and scope of these
projects will be tailored to the individual student with input from WCDPHE staff and the
student's advisor. These projects should not only fulfill the degree requirements but will
also contribute to the mission of the WCDPHE. The Advisory Board will facilitate the
connections between students, faculty, and WCDPHE staff.
c. lob Placement: The WCDPHE Executive Director will designate an individual responsible
for developing a process to ensure that all available employment opportunities at
WCDPHE that may be of interest to recent graduates, are promoted to ColoradoSPH
students through established mechanisms per faculty guidance.
D. Research Collaboration
a. The ColoradoSPH will encourage its faculty to engage in collaborative research with the
WCDPHE areas of mutual interest. Likewise, WCDPHE will encourage its staff to strongly
consider involving the ColoradoSPH in research opportunities that may present
themselves.
b. Research collaborations may require separate agreements between the parties involved
and will include the responsibilities of each party. Each agreement should specify the
scope of services and deliverables consistent with the purpose and objectives.
c. Faculty wilt be encouraged to seek extramural funding to support research
collaborations with WCDPHE staff that align with the missions of both WCDPHE and
ColoradoSPH.
d. The Advisory Committee will facilitate the development of the research interests of both
parties through an agreed upon mode of communication.
E. Technical Assistance and Consultation
a. ColoradoSPH may offer consultation and technical assistance to WCDPHE on a paid,
unpaid, or exchange of service basis. Each party will bear their separate costs and
expenses for participation in the Advisory Committee activities.
b. The Advisory Committee will facilitate the development of these activities and review
the balance of resources required and expended to address these activities.
F. Duration and General Terms
a. In one year, the scope of activities will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee with
input from participating faculty and WCDPHE staff.
b. Any modifications approved by WCDPHE and ColoradoSPH will be incorporated into the
new Agreement. Business by the Committee will be conducted on a consensus basis.
c. The parties hereto understand and agree that liability for anyclaims for injuries to persons
or property arising out of the acts or omissions of either party, its agents or employees or
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students will be controlled and limited by the provisions of CRS 24-10-101, et seq. The
provisions of this Affiliation Agreement will be controlled, limited, and otherwise
modified by the above -cited laws. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver or
limitation upon governmental and sovereign immunities conferred by law.
d. Colorado5PH will advise students, faculty, or staff assigned to WCDPHE of their
responsibility for complying with the policies, rules and regulations of WCDPHE.
e. WCDPHE will advise WCDPHE employees assigned to perform research or education in
conjunction with the MOU short of adjunct faculty appointments of their responsibility
for complying with the policies, rules, and regulations of ColoradoSPH.
f. This MOU shall remain in full force and effect from year to year until terminated by
either Party by written notice [given not less than 30 days in advance].
G. Notices
All notices and other communications given or made pursuant to this Agreement shall be in
writing (including electronic mail as permitted in this Agreement) and shall be deemed effectively
given upon the earlier of (i) personal delivery to the party to be notified; or (ii) when sent, if sent
by electronic mail during the recipient's normal business hours, and if not sent during normal
business hours, then on the recipient's next business day. All communications shall be sent to the
respective parties at their addresses as set forth below, or in any case to such email address or
address as subsequently modified by written notice given in accordance with this Section.
For the AGENCY:
Jason Chessher, MS
Public Health Director
jchessher@weld.gov
Weld County Health and Environment
1555 North 17`h Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
H. Signatures
For the SCHOOL:
Ned Calonge, MD, MPH
Associate Dean of Public Health Practice
ned.calonge@cuanschutz.edu
Colorado School of Public Health
13001 East 17th PI. Mail Stop 8-119
Aurora, CO 80045
JUN 2 4 2024
Kevin D. Ross, Chair Date
Board of CommissionersCourityWe d
ATTEST:
Deputy 1 rk to
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Cathy Bradley
Dean, Colorado School of Public Health
5/30/2024
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Entity Information
Entity Name* Entity ID*
COLORADO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC @00048765
HEALTH
Contract Name *
Q New Entity?
Contract ID
MOU WITH COLORADO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 8406
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract Description *
MOU WITH COLORADO SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Contract Description 2
Contract Type"
AGREEMENT
Amount*
$0.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
Grant
IGA
Department
HEALTH
Department Email
CM-Health@weldgov.com
Department Head Email
CM-Health-
DeptHead@weldgov.com
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL
NTYATTO R N EY@W EL
DGOV.COM
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID
Contract Lead*
BFRITZ
Contract Lead Email
bfritz@weld.gov;Health-
Contracts@weld.gov
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
Date* 06/20/2024
06/24/2024
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be
included?
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts
are not in OnBase
Contract Dates
Effective Date
Termination Notice Period
Contact Information
Contact Info
Review Date *
04/01/2025
Committed Delivery Date
Renewal Date
Expiration Date*
06/30/2025
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head
JASON CHESSHER
DH Approved Date
06/20/2024
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
06/24/2024
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Legal Counsel
BRUCE BARKER
Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
06/20/2024 06/20/2024
Tyler Ref #
AG 062424
Originator
BFRITZ
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