Contract and Agreements
Contracts and agreements (i.e., service agreements, student placement agreements, off-campus facilities use agreements) are legally binding documents that commit the University to explicit terms and conditions. It s therefore of the utmost importance that the terms and conditions of these contracts and agreements be reviewed for legal requirements, conformance to CSU and CSULB policies, and be reflective of good business and risk management practices.
The CSULB President has delegated authority for final review and signature of contracts and agreements to the Director of Procurement and Support Services or his designee. No other persons are authorized to commit the University to contractual terms and conditions contained in a contract or agreement. A faculty or staff member who signs a contract or agreement without written designation of authority to commit the University to explicit terms and conditions from the Director of Procurement and Support Services can be held personally liability for any financial consequence or legal action arising out of a contract or agreement.
Student Placement Agreements
Off-campus experience based activities are an important part of student academic and co-curricular learning. However, because of the potential for injury to the student, property damage and liability exposure for the university, prior to a student being placed with other agencies or institutions (Facility) for course-required work, a Student Placement Agreement must be in executed. In accordance with CSU Executive Order 849, California State University Insurance Requirements, the student placement agreement must be in writing and shall specify minimum insurance requirements applicable to the contracting parties and include appropriate hold harmless provisions based upon the needs of the contracting parties.
Student Placement Agreements are legally binding documents that commit the University and the Facility to explicit terms and conditions. It is therefore of the utmost importance that the terms and conditions of these documents be reviewed for legal requirements, conformance to CSU and CSULB policies, and be reflective of good business and risk management practices.
The campus Purchasing Department is responsible for executing all Student Placement Agreements. Only the Director of Procurement and Support Services or his designee may sign a Student Placement Agreement. No other persons are authorized to commit the University to contractual terms and conditions contained in a Student Placement Agreement.