Title
Request to Enter into Education Partnership Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County Community College District for Student Placements
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow Volunteer PHX to renew Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa Community College District for student learning placements.
Report
Summary
The purpose of this agreement is to provide Maricopa Community College District (MCCCD) students with opportunities for learning and serving in the City of Phoenix departments, including service learning and volunteering. MCCCD will coordinate with and assist the City of Phoenix to match students’ interests with opportunities for service and volunteering with City departments. Phoenix will provide instruction and support to students to ensure students meet learning objectives as well as the City’s objectives for each opportunity.
MCCCD includes 10 accredited colleges across the valley, with four Phoenix locations: Phoenix College, Paradise Valley Community College, GateWay Community College, and South Mountain Community College. Campuses support more than 200,000 students annually. MCCCD offer students Service-Learning opportunities, combining service and volunteering with academic learning for a more comprehensive educational experience. Students serve within government agencies, civic organizations, education associations and citizen advocacy groups.
Contract Term
The agreement will be valid for five years from the date of execution by all parties but may be terminated for convenience by either party with written notice to the other party.
Financial Impact
There is no cost or financial impact for these activities.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and Volunteer PHX Chief Service Officer.