To: Board of County Commissioners
From: : Michelle Estell, RS, MSA, Health Officer
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RE: Michigan State University Practicum Experimental Education Affiliation Agreement
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of an agreement between Michigan State University and Genesee County to provide practicum experimental education to university students.
BACKGROUND:
Michigan State University's Public Health Programs function to educate future public health professionals with the essential skills to mobilize change. An educational practicum provides hand-on experience as an extension to classroom learning, allowing students to apply their knowledge in practical situations.
DISCUSSION:
The Genesee County Health Department will provide 180 hours of practicum experience to students enrolled in public health related programming. Health Department staff will work with university students to establish appropriate goals and objectives that meet educational practicum guidelines set forth by Michigan State University. The Practicum Experimental Education Affiliation Agreement outlines the arrangement between Michigan State University and Genesee County. No funding or county appropriation is needed.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There is no anticipated impact on human resources.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There will be no impact on budget, no funds exchanged.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There is no anticipated impact on facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
Students may need temporary access to a county email address and existing county device.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Collaborations between community agencies function to spark community and economic growth. Endeavors between Michigan State University and Genesee County build the capacity of competent public health professionals within the community that have the ability to attain additional funding streams to support positive health outcomes in Genesee County residents.
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