Affiliation Agreement Between University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida
From:
Tammy Jarvis, Department Director
Organization:
Corrections
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Affiliation Agreement Between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida - Tamyra S. Jarvis, Director of Corrections
That the Board take the following action concerning the Affiliation Agreement Between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida:
A. Approve the Affiliation Agreement between the University of West Florida and Escambia County, Florida, that provides for a comprehensive learning experience for participating students from the University of West Florida's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice within the professional setting of the Escambia County Corrections Department; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement.
[Funding: The partnership established by this Agreement will not result in additional costs to the County or the University of West Florida]
BACKGROUND:
In an attempt to create a partnership between University of West Florida and Escambia County that will result in increased interest for those careers available within the Escambia County Department of Corrections, the Department is requesting the approval of an affiliation agreement. The approval of the referenced agreement will result in a collaborative partnership between the County and University of West Florida's Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice which will allow students to participate in a minimum of 160 hour practicum with the Department of Corrections.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
The partnership established by this agreement will not result in additional costs to the County.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, has certified that the agreement is in order and legally sufficient.
PERSONNEL:
The Escambia County Department of Corrections has designated Lieutenant Shawn Hankins as the preceptor for the program.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
This recommendation complies with County Ordinance, Chapter 46, Article II, Section 46-64, providing for Board approval of all agreements/contracts.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon approval, Lieutenant Shawn Hankins will coordinate with the University of West Florida in order to implement the terms of this agreement.