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AGREEMENT WITH WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO OBSERVE PRACTICE IN A SOCIAL WORK SETTING THROUGH A SUPERVISED FIELD PRACTICUM.
Presented by: Annette Graham, LSCSW, Executive Director, Central Plains Area Agency on Aging.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement and any related documents.
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Central Plains Area Agency on Aging (CPAAA) has provided a social work setting for practicum students of the WSU School of Social Work to translate knowledge from all areas of the curriculum into practical skills and competencies. This partnership provides each student the opportunity to observe, as well as to learn applicable procedures. CPAAA strives to provide the optimum learning experience for the students through social work knowledge, values, ethics, skills and performance evaluation.
By continuing this partnership with the WSU School of Social Work, we are encouraging an interest in social work and providing a source of future professionals for CPAAA. This partnership agreement with WSU will be effective two (2) years from the date of execution (July 25, 2012 to July 25, 2014). This agreement will be reviewed by each party annually or when requested by either party, and shall be effective even if person, positions and/or titles are changed.
Alternatives: To not enter into this partnership.
Financial Considerations: WSU provides professional liability insurance for each student, faculty member and other agent or employee of WSU. This agreement involves no cost to Sedgwick County.
Legal Considerations: The authority to enter into the Affiliation Agreeement is provided by K.S.A. 19-101 and may be approved by simple majority vote.
Policy Considerations: None
Outside Attendees: N/A
Multimedia Presentation: N/A