The Office of Clinical Partnerships (OCP) serves as ASU’s primary resource for establishing and executing clinical academic agreements. Working in tandem with the Office of General Counsel and with University Risk Management, OCP assists the university’s units with the review of academic agreements such as clinical education/training agreements (including student internships) and memorandums of understanding for clinical research collaboration.
OCP assists ASU in proudly partnering with numerous sponsoring organizations nationwide to offer our students diverse internship opportunities. Internships are an extension of the classroom experience and assist students toward attaining their long-term career goals.
As students receive academic credit for most internships, and to ensure the integrity of the educational environment and the safety of our students.
Using one of ASU’s SPA templates expedites the review process. There are instances wherein the sponsor requires the use of their organization’s agreement form.
ASU Administrators and Staff
Only certain ASU administrators have authority delegated from the President to sign specified ASU contracts pursuant to the ASU Contract Signature Authority Policy (PUR 202), or as otherwise authorized in writing by the President. Refer to the Contract Signature Authority information and the policy.
There are certain State and University Required Provisions that, with very few exceptions, must be included in every contract ASU enters into.
With respect to insurance coverage, ASU is generally limited to the coverage provided through the Arizona State Self-Insurance Program and the Division of Risk Management. Student internship insurance coverage includes students working in internship programs sponsored by the University as long as the students are acting within the scope of the program. Professional liability insurance coverage is provided for University faculty and staff when it occurs during the course and scope of their university-authorized activities.
Academic units who request a Certificate of Insurance from the University must provide University Risk Management with:
To learn more about SPAs, PIAs and academic affiliation agreements in Adobe Sign, including scheduling individual consults or group in-service, please contact Saudia E. Rodriques-Hill.
