HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-077 Approving and Authorizing the Human Resources Director to Execute an Agreement Between the Town of Marana and Grand Canyon University Providing Tuition Discount Program for Town EmploEDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
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Grand Canyon University and
This Agreement is entered into by and between Grand Canyon University (GCU), an Arizona nonprofit corporation, with its principal place of
business located at 3300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85017 and (Participant) with its principal
place of business located at . This Agreement refers to GCU and Participant collectively as “the Parties.”
This agreement shall replace or supersede all other agreements between the Parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein expressed, the Parties do hereby agree as follows:
PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT. GCU offers over 295 programs, including over 130 degree programs, over 125 emphases and over 35 certificate
programs.1 Participant is . GCU and Participant wish to enter into an agreement in which in return
for the promises contained herein GCU shall offer a scholarship to Participant’s subject to the terms of this
Agreement. The scholarship shall apply to online or evening campus bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree programs and single course/non-
degree courses offered by GCU (the “Programs”).
PERFORMANCE BY PARTICIPANT. Participant shall allow GCU to create and make available to Participant’s
marketing materials which describe the Programs and provide Participant’s with all relevant information
regarding each of the Programs. Participant shall also provide any additional services that may be listed in Exhibit A to this Agreement.
PERFORMANCE BY GCU. GCU shall provide the content, instruction and academic oversight of the above mentioned Programs. GCU shall also
provide the services listed in Exhibit A to this Agreement.
TERMS OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement shall be effective when signed by all Parties and shall remain in effect until the earlier of (a) three (3)
years from the date of the last signature below, or (b) the termination of this Agreement by either party in accordance with the terms below.
Either party may terminate this Agreement with sixty (60) days written notice. In the event this Agreement is terminated, any students enrolled in
any of the Programs at the time of termination will be permitted to continue their studies and complete the Programs under the terms specified
in this Agreement, provided such students maintain continuous enrollment with no breaks greater than 14 days unless an approved leave of
absence has been granted by GCU. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and replaces all other agreements or
understandings, written or verbal, which may be in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter herein.
PARTICIPANT SCHOLARSHIP. To claim the scholarship, Participant’s must complete a Memorandum of
Understanding which will be provided as part of the GCU application process and submit that MOU with their application for approval by GCU in
its sole and absolute discretion. The scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarships, awards, promotions and/or other
programs offered by GCU unless otherwise stated on the MOU. MOUs submitted after the application process will not be honored except in cases
where Participant employees is/are active in a GCU program prior to the signing of this agreement. This scholarship shall be available as long as
this Agreement is in place.
CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT AND MINIMUM SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT. The scholarship will only be awarded to students who remain
continuously enrolled in the Program and take the required courses necessary to complete the Program. Continuously enrolled is defined as no
breaks greater than fourteen (14) days unless an approved leave of absence has been granted by GCU. Students who do not maintain continuous
enrollment will no longer be eligible to receive the scholarship; they will not, however, be obligated to reimburse GCU for the completed courses
where the scholarship has been awarded. Recipients must also maintain a minimum grade point average as outlined in the University Policy
Handbook located at www.gcu.edu/Policy-Handbook.php
1 As of September 30, 2021
Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-077
EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
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NOTICE: Any notice which may be given by a party under this Agreement shall be deemed to have been duly delivered if delivered by reputable
carrier, hand delivered or electronic mail to the receiving party at the following address(es) or email address:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by themselves or by their duly authorized
representatives as of the day and date first written above.
The Participant organization is a 501C3 or 501C4? Yes No
Grand Canyon University
By:
Print Name:
Title:
Date:
By:
Print Name:
Title:
Date:
Raymond Kaselonis
GCU Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
For Grand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University
Attn: Legal Department
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
LegalDepartment@gcu.edu
For
Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-077
EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
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Exhibit A
Performance and Services By GCU and
GCU offers content, instruction and academic oversight of the Programs through the Colangelo College of Business, College of Humanities and
Social Sciences, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, College of Doctoral Studies, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health
Care Professions and College of Arts and Media.
The Programs’ courses will follow the applicable Programs of Study outlined in the current catalog, which can be viewed by visiting
www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php, and clicking on Academic Catalog. As improvements are made to the Programs, the
Program of Study courses may change; however, credit hour requirements will follow the specifications of the current catalog.
GCU REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
1. GCU shall grant eligible Participant a % off scholarship for the current GCU tuition prices for the
Programs (the “Participant Scholarship”). This Participant Scholarship shall be available as long as this Agreement is in place and the student
meets the requirements of this Agreement. GCU reserves the right to change tuition pricing at any time and the Participant Scholarship will
be applied only as an offset to tuition stated in GCU’s University Policy Handbook. The Participant Scholarship cannot be used in conjunction
with any other scholarships, awards, promotions and/or other programs offered by GCU unless otherwise indicated on the MOU.
2. Regarding any enrolled students from Participant organizations. For purposes of clarification, the Participant Scholarship will not apply
to any courses already taken or in progress on the effective date of this Agreement and will apply only to future courses. Any student utilizing
federal aid as of the effective date of this Agreement will have the Participant Scholarship applied at the beginning of the student’s next
payment period.
3. GCU shall provide marketing literature and informational sessions to Participant’s at GCU’s expense,
to promote continuing education and support educational goals. GCU shall also include the Programs in
its general marketing efforts and, at the request of Participant, shall conduct periodic marketing efforts specifically targeted at potential
students for the Programs. GCU shall also conduct all necessary public relations activities designed to enhance and further the status and
reputation of the Programs with Participant’s prior consent, and which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
4. GCU shall provide a local University Development Counselor as a primary contact and Participant resource. It is the responsibility of the
Participant to identify themselves in order to receive the Participant Scholarship available through this
Agreement. Subject to the consent, Participant will assist GCU in confirming that the Participant is/are
indeed associated with Participant.
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
1. GCU may announce the formation of the alliance with GCU to Participant’s . GCU and Participant will
work together to communicate to Participant’s the benefits and variety of programs offered by GCU.
2. Participant to allow access, within Participant guidelines, to present information regarding GCU programs to Participant
via information meetings at least once a quarter.
3. Participant shall allow GCU to provide outreach to , including, but not limited to, informational webinars,
posting of flyers and other activities as appropriate, which must be consistent with Participant policies.
Participant and GCU may issue joint press releases and other announcements with prior approval of both parties.
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Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2023-077