Benefits Without Boundaries: Multi-State Collaboration Among Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture

SAMPLE 2 -- MOU

Memorandum of Understanding
between
University of Innovation
and University of Leadership

The 123 Collaborative Program

This agreement is entered into this (insert day ) of (insert month ), 2004, by and between University of Innovation (hereinafter UI) College of Agriculture and the University of Leadership (hereinafter UL) College of Agriculture.

I. Background

The general objective of this agreement shall be to allow for collaborative research and Extension programs in agronomy between UI and UL to meet and assist with ongoing needs of the agricultural industry. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) covers the work of Dr. Joe Innovator during the period of July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2007, to deliver Extension programming and conduct research on agronomic issues (insert appropriate subject ). Toward this end, the collaboration described below was mutually agreed upon in earlier discussions and will cover Dr. Joe Innovator's multi-state agronomy program.

II. Term & Termination

The terms of this agreement shall be the period of three years from July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2007, provided, however, that should Dr. Joe Innovator depart from UI for any reason, prior to the stated dated of termination, this Agreement shall terminate immediately thereupon.

III. Expectations

Dr. Joe Innovator will develop workshops and prepare Extension publications and other educational materials relevant to agronomy issues in the (specify location ). He will undertake research aimed at providing solutions to current and emerging problems related to agronomy.

Dr. Joe Innovator's office will be located at the Research and Education Center of the University of Innovation, during the period of the agreement.

IV. Financial Support

UL will pay UI 2/9^th of the salary, fringe benefits and expenses for Dr. Joe Innovator. The schedule for these payments will be:

January 1, 2005 $28,000
January 1, 2006 $29,000
January 1, 2007 $30,000

Should Dr. Joe Innovator cease to perform the services for UL provided for hereunder, UL shall be responsible only for a pro rata amount of the monies owed to date.

V. Evaluation

Dr. Joe Innovator will be appointed as an Assistant Professor at the UL. He will be evaluated through the relevant personnel policies at UL, including promotion and tenure.

VI. Assignment

As this Agreement is for the personal services of Dr. Joe Innovator, said agreement shall not be assigned by either party without the prior written consent of the other party and any attempted assignment shall be null and void. Should Dr. Joe Innovator be unwilling or unable to perform or complete performance of this Agreement, UI shall bear no responsibility to provide a substitute therefore nor incur any liability arising from Dr. Joe Innovator's non-performance.

VII. Independent Contractor

The relationship of the parties is that of independent contractors. Nothing herein is intended or will be construed to establish any agency, partnership, or joint venture. Neither party is authorized or empowered to act as agent for the other party for any purpose and neither party shall be bound by the acts or conduct of the other party.

VII. Agreement

This MOU embodies the whole agreement of the parties. There are no promises, terms or obligations other than those contained herein.

Modifications to this MOU, if any, that would change the nature and direction of this agreement or the expectations of the work to be performed shall be made in writing and signed by all parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties whose signatures appear below admit to having the authority to enter this agreement.

SIGNATURE DATE
Dean and Director, College of Agriculture, University of Innovation

SIGNATURE DATE
Dean and Director, College of Agriculture, University of Leadership