MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

between

[PARTNER UNIVERSITY]

and

The STATE OF OREGON acting by and through

the STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION

on behalf of OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is designed to foster a friendly relationship through mutual cooperation in teaching and research between [PARTNER UNIVERSITY] and OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY. No financial obligations are assumed under this agreement.

[PARTNER UNIVERSITY] and OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY have reached agreement on the following areas of cooperation, subject to mutual consent and the availability of sufficient funding:

Exchange of faculty

Joint research activities

Participation in seminars and academic meetings

Exchange of academic materials and other information

Special short-term academic programs

Student exchange for research and study

The terms of such mutual assistance and funding for any specific program and activity shall be mutually discussed and agreed upon in writing by both parties prior to the initiation of a particular program.

Each institution will designate an individual to coordinate this program and all endeavors that may derive from it. For this purpose, [PARTNER UNIVERSITY] designates [Dr. ABC of the Department of XYZ], and OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY designates [Dr. ABC of the Department of XYZ].

No amendment, consent, or waiver of terms of this MOU shall bind either party unless in writing and signed by all parties. Any such amendment, consent, or waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specified purpose given. The parties to this MOU, by the signatures below of their authorized representatives, acknowledge having read and understood this MOU and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

This MOU shall commence on the date of latest signature and be in effect for five years, at which time it shall be reviewed for possible extension. Either party may terminate this MOU by written notification signed by the appropriate official of the institution initiating the notice. However, such notification must be received by the other party at least six months prior to the effective date of termination.

[Partner University]

[Mailing address where

any notices should be sent]

[City]

[Country]	The State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education

on behalf of Oregon State University

[Mailing address where any notices should be sent]

Corvallis, Oregon 97331

United States of America

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[Full Name

Equivalent Title]

_______

Date

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[Edward Ray

President (optional)]

_______

Date

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[Full Name

Equivalent Title]

_______

Date

____________________________

Rebecca Warner

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and International Programs

_______

Date
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[Full Name

Equivalent Title]	_______

Date	____________________________

[Full Name

Dean, Academic Unit (optional)]	_______

Date
____________________________

[Full Name

Equivalent Title]	_______

Date	____________________________

[Full Name

Department Head, Name of Department (optional)]	_______

Date
____________________________

[Full Name

Equivalent Title]	_______

Date	____________________________

Katie Lanker, CPPB
Contracts Officer, Procurement and Contract Services	_______

Date

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

warrenek

2008-06-24

International Programs