[Partner Seal]

AGREEMENT OF COMMITMENT (RECIPROCAL EXCHANGE)

Between

Santa Clara University

And

[Partner institution]

This Agreement of Commitment, (hereinafter “Agreement”) is entered into as of the last date of execution shown below, by and between Santa Clara University (hereinafter referred to as SCU), and [partner institution]. The parties mutually agree as follows:

  1. PURPOSE

SCUand[partner institution] will reciprocally exchange students/staff/facultyfrom[start date] to [end date] for the purpose of increasing cooperation between SCU and [partner institution], and providing educational opportunities for theirstudents and faculty. This will further the goal of research cooperation,academic exchange, and student exchange as agreed in the MOU signed between both parties on (prior MOU date). Both parties will annually evaluate the quality of the students’ experience and work to improve the process for future years.

  1. PROGRAM SUMMARY

Provide a summary of the program and a description of the type of exchange.

  1. DATES AND FEES

3.1Date:

3.2Location:

3.3Cost:

  1. TERM

This AOC will be signed by the two parties and remain valid for three (3) years. At the end of the three-year period, this AOC will automatically be extended automatically for a further three (3) years unless either party terminates this AOC before the expiration of the then-current term.

  1. AGREEMENT COORDINATOR

Each institution will provide one Agreement Coordinator who will serve as the key point of contact for this AOC.

  1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCU AND [partner institution]

SCU and [partner institution] agree to provide the following (examples):

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6.1Support in obtaining immigration documents necessary for visas

6.2Participant list containing full name, address, phone number, date of birth, passport number, personal email, and emergency contacts by [due date]

6.3A written agreement to financially sponsor all participating [partner institution] students, including all students’ names by [due date], for processing immigration paperwork

6.4Proof of health insurance coverage reasonably acceptable for each participant for the duration of the program from [start date] to [end date]

6.5Airfare

6.6Qualification minimums (ssr classes)

6.7Course information

6.8Orientations

6.9Housing details

6.10Meals

6.11Campus accommodations such as gyms, pools, or libraries

6.12Appointed faculty/staff to facilitate program

6.13Specify that no payments are exchanging between either partner

  1. AMENDMENT / TERMINATION PROCEDURES

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7.1This Agreement may be amended through a mutually acceptable written statement.

7.2If the Agreement Coordinator should leave his/her position or become unable to fulfill his/her required responsibilities, a new Agreement Coordinator must be assigned and a new AOC must be signed by the end of the current three year cycle or face termination.

7.3[Refund penalties based upon termination of this Agreement.]

  1. APPLICABLE LAWS AND POLICIES, ACADEMIC CREDIT

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8.1All education, research and other activities conducted at both institutions pursuant to this Agreement shall be conducted in accordance with the laws, statutes, ordinances, regulations, policies and rules of each country, including without limitation corresponding student conduct and student discipline policies. SCU and [partner institution] will have the right to terminate participants from the program in accordance with their own policies. Whenever practicable, termination of a participant in the program or other discipline will not occur without prior consultation between SCU and [partner institution].

8.2SCU and [partner institution] shall notify Participants that Participantswill be subject to policies and laws regarding ownership, assignment and management of intellectual property, including, but not limited to, patents, trademarks and copyright, to the extent such interests and rights arise out of the program or activities covered under this Agreement.

8.3Do exchange students get priority enrollment and/or fulltime student status?

8.4Do exchange faculty get faculty status?

8.5Degree/short term program requirements

8.6Grading policy/conversion between quarter and semester grades.

  1. MISCELLANEOUS

The parties agree that, in the event any dispute arises between them regarding the interpretation, construction or implementation of this Agreement, they shall make all reasonable and good faith efforts to resolve such matters between them informally and, to that end, shall meet and confer (via teleconference if necessary) regarding any disputes in a timely manner.

  1. APPROVALS

Santa Clara University Partner Institution

Department Dean/Director Approval Department Dean/Director Approval

Name: Name: ______

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date ______

Program Coordinator Approval Program Coordinator Approval

Name: Name: ______

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date ______

Last updated: 8/5/2016