Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Keith D. Bostick (Deputy Director)
Department: Human Services Division: Administration
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Affiliation Agreement between Broward County and the District Board of Trustees of Broward College on behalf of its Nursing programs to participate in Broward County Human Services Department's University Student Practicum Program effective upon execution; authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute same; and authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative actions to implement the Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Agreements with external agencies require approval by Broward County Board of County Commissioners ("Commission").
What Action Accomplishes
Provides for implementation of a practicum program with the District Board of Trustees of Broward College Nursing program within the Human Services Department.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND EQUITY AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT SECTION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE ACTION.
The action supports the Commission's value of "approaching human services collaboratively and compassionately, with special emphasis on the most vulnerable," and the goal to "deliver evidence-based services to the public, and connect customers and their family members, to sustainable support, with special emphasis on financial supports." Masters, Bachelors and Associates level students are provided an opportunity to work in a professional setting to develop and demonstrate skills in the Human Services field, integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom, develop a commitment to the profession, as well as understand the diversity of the Broward community and its role in the delivery of human services. Undergraduate and graduate students will be placed within the Human Services Department...
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