OFF-CAMPUS FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM AGREEMENT

This agreement, made this ______day of ______, 20____, between the Colorado Seminary, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, which owns and operates the University of Denver (hereinafter, known as the “University”), and ______, a public/private nonprofit organization, hereinafter known as the Organization, for the purpose of providing work to students enrolled at the University (hereinafter, “Students”) eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program.

WITNESSETH: Whereas, the University is operating the Work-Study Program under the provisions of Title I, Part C, of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-452), as amended the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-329 and Public Law 90-82), approved September 6, 1967, and as further amended by the “Education Amendments of 1972” (Public Law 92-318), and the regulations of the Department of Education, which implement that Act; and whereas, the Organization desires to utilize the services of Students,

NOW, therefore, it is agreed as follows:

A.  The University will:

1.  Assign Students for work at the Organization in accordance with the limitations and directives governing the Federal Work-Study Program and the provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-452, Statue 514).

2.  Pay 100% of the Student’s total compensation, including all required state and federal employer payroll taxes, for work done at the Organization. The rate of pay shall be mutually agreed upon by the parties hereto, but in no event shall it be less than the standard minimum wage applicable at any given time.

3.  Notify the Organization of any Student who may become ineligible.

4.  Notify the Organization of the total amount of the assigned Student’s Work-Study award at the time of the assignment.

B.  The Organization will:

1.  Provide work for Students certified by the University subject to the following:

a.  The Organization will be responsible for determining whether the Student, certified as eligible under the program, is otherwise qualified to perform the work.

b.  No such work shall involve the construction, operation, or maintenance of any facility used for sectarian instruction or as a place for religious worship.

c.  The work shall be related to the Student’s educational objectives, shall be in the public interest, will not result in the displacement of employed workers or impair existing contracts for services, and will be governed by such conditions of employment, including compensation, as will be appropriate and reasonable in light of such factors as the type of work performed, geographical region, and proficiency of the employee.

d.  The work shall not include political activities or work for any political party.

e.  No Student may work under this program for more than 37.5 hours per week at the expense of the Work-Study Program.

f.  Students may not be paid for hours of work beyond those approved under the Work-Study Program by the University unless they are employed by the Organization for that purpose and at the Organization’s sole expense.

2.  Provide adequate supervision and tools and equipment as needed.

3.  Report to the University time and work accomplishments of Students in accordance with the requirements of the program. The Organization is responsible for making its own copies of time sheets before they are submitted to the University.

4.  The Organization agrees that no Student will be denied work or subjected to different treatment under this agreement on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex. It further agrees it will comply with the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352; 78 Statute 252) and title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-318) and the regulations of the Department of Education which implement those Acts.

C.  It is mutually agreed and understood by both parties that:

1.  Each Student in the Work-Study Program must be:

a.  A citizen of the United States or, if not, legally authorized to participate in the Work-Study Program as verified by the University.

b.  In the opinion of the University authorities, capable of maintaining good standing in school while employed.

c.  Responsible for transportation to and from his/her work assignment.

d.  At least a half-time Student in need of earnings or experience under the program to start or continue his/her education.

2.  In performance of the terms of this agreement, the parties agree to comply with all federal and state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements.

3.  Students will be made available to the Organization by the University to perform specific work assignments. Students may be removed from work on a particular assignment or from the Organization by the University, either on its own initiative or at the request of the Organization. If a Student does not satisfactorily perform his/her assigned duties, the Organization may terminate employment, provided a two-week written notice of intended termination is given to the Student and the University. The University has no obligation to replace a Student terminated in this manner.

4.  The University is considered the employer for purposes of this agreement. It has the ultimate right to control and direct the services of the Student for the Organization. It also has the responsibility to determine that the Students meet eligibility requirements for employment under the Federal Work-Study Program, to assign Students to work for the Organization and to determine that the Students do, in fact, perform their work. The Organization’s right is limited to direction of the details and means by which the result is to be accomplished.

5.  Either party may terminate this agreement upon thirty days written notice to the other party. Otherwise the agreement shall automatically renew annually except that each annual renewal shall be subject to any regulatory changes established by governmental entities which oversee or regulate the Federal Work Study Program. Each annual renewal also shall be conditioned upon the parties executing a Memorandum of Understanding in a form similar to that attached hereto as Attachment A by which the parties reaffirm their understanding of the requirements of the Work-Study Program. Any change in agreement provisions due to regulatory changes established by governmental entities which oversee or regulate the Federal Work-Study program shall be set forth in the annual Memorandum of Understanding and those changes shall be binding on the parties during the renewal period and subsequent renewal periods until changed again.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have caused this instrument to:

Signature

Tom Willoughby

Vice Chancellor

Enrollment

Signature______

Organization’s Representative

Print: Name______

Title______

The University of Denver does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, veteran status or disability, or handicap. The University complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Title IX of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and all civil rights laws of the State of Colorado. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment and admission shall be extended to all persons, and the University shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. The Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity is located in Room 221, Mary Reed Building.

1