ALLIANT STUDENT AGREEMENT_DEBORAH TEBROCK.PDF

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ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, INC. 
 
STUDENT ROTATION TRAINING AGREEMENT 
 
 
This Student Rotation Training Agreement (“Agreement”) sets forth the terms of 
the rotation of Students from Alliant International University, Inc. (“ALLIANT”), a 
California public benefit corporation whose principal office is located at 10455 
Pomerado Rd., San Diego, CA 92131 to Maricopa County, by and for its Department of 
Public Health (“MCDPH”), whose principal office is located at 4041 N. Central Ave., Ste. 
1400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 for educational training and experience.   
 
1. Rotation Goals and Objectives 
 
A. The educational goals and objectives for any rotation will be provided by 
ALLIANT to the applicable MCDPH preceptor prior to the start of the rotation.  If 
these goals and objectives are acceptable to MCDPH, the MCDPH preceptor 
will sign a statement agreeing to meet the goals and objectives of the rotation 
and will return the original copy to ALLIANT.   
 
B. The Program Director of the applicable Training Program at ALLIANT shall 
retain full control and responsibility for the overall education of the Students.   
 
2. Responsibilities of ALLIANT for Rotations 
 
A. Use proper administrative procedures acceptable to MCDPH in planning for 
observation and practical experience.   
 
B. Provide for supervision and instruction as agreed upon by both parties.   
 
C. Ensure that Students and faculty participating in the program at MCDPH adhere 
to existing rules and regulations of MCDPH.   
 
D. Ensure each Student participating in the program at MCDPH meets the same 
health standards that are required of all employees at MCDPH.  MCDPH may 
request upon reasonable notice a physical examination and/or laboratory or 
other diagnostic tests for any Student.  The Student and ALLIANT shall have the 
option to either agree to such physical examinations, labs and tests or to 
withdraw the Student from MCDPH.  MCDPH shall not be responsible for any 
cost or charges incurred for such physical examinations, labs or tests.   
 
E. Prohibit Students or ALLIANT staff members from releasing any material relative 
to practical experiences that has not been approved for release for publication or 
to third parties by MCDPH, or that is confidential by law.   
 
F. Ensure that Student dress and grooming shall be appropriate for MCDPH and 
for health care workers.  Students will comply with the MCDPH dress code.

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G. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, ALLIANT agrees that the Faculty 
Members and Students enrolled at MCDPH shall not be employees or agents of 
MCDPH or Maricopa County, and shall not be entitled to any defense or 
indemnity under Maricopa County’s Declaration of Trust for Maricopa County, 
Arizona, Self-Insured Risk Trust Fund, stipends, benefits, conditions, terms or 
rights of MCDPH employees including workers’ compensation, medical or 
hospitalization insurance or benefits, pension, retirement or vacation pay, credit 
or other benefits or rights of MCDPH employees.  MCDPH employees employed 
by ALLIANT as faculty members on their own time (non-MCDPH pay status) will 
be subject to the same restrictions as stated herein.   
 
H. Provide professional and either general liability insurance coverage or self-
insurance coverage to each individual rotating Student for the duration of the 
assigned rotation, to include commercial general liability insurance of 
$2,000,000 each occurrence and $4,000,000 general aggregate, and 
professional liability insurance of $2,000,000 per claim and a $4,000,000 
aggregate.  In the event any insurance policies required herein are written on a 
claims made basis, coverage shall extend for two years past the Agreement’s 
completion as evidenced by annual Certificates of Insurance.  ALLIANT will 
provide proof of such coverage in the form of Certificates of Insurance to 
MCDPH.   
 
I. 
Remove from MCDPH any Student or Faculty Member reasonably identified, for 
any reason, as unacceptable by MCDPH.   
 
J. Reimburse MCDPH for breakage or damage (together “Damage”) to equipment 
or supplies, provided MCDPH provides evidence that such Damage was caused 
by Students or Faculty Members.   
 
K. Designate a person or persons to assist in the coordination of Student learning 
experiences, including planning with MCDPH staff to assign Students to specific 
learning experiences that are appropriate for the program(s).   
 
L. Provide a 30-day advance notice for Students assigned to a rotation.   
 
3. Responsibilities of MCDPH for Rotations 
 
A. Provide training experiences and make available the related facilities at MCDPH 
for Students enrolled in any program.   
 
B. MCDPH staff will teach and supervise Students while assigned to MCDPH 
experiences.  Any client services provided by Students shall be under the direct 
and exclusive supervision of qualified staff employed by MCDPH.

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C. Designate a person or persons or MCDPH unit to assist in the coordination of 
the Students’ learning experiences, including planning with MCDPH staff for the 
assignment of Students to specific learning experiences which are appropriate 
for the Student’s program.   
 
D. Keep ALLIANT informed of changes in policy which affect faculty and Students.   
 
4. Mutual Responsibilities of MCDPH and ALLIANT 
 
A. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of ALLIANT assigned to the program 
will confer at such times as may be mutually agreed upon to evaluate the 
educational program.   
 
B. The personnel of MCDPH and the faculty of ALLIANT assigned to the program 
shall cooperate in providing a sound educational environment.   
 
C. Students are assigned for practical training experiences in the appropriate 
MCDPH unit.  Both parties shall mutually agree upon the number of Students 
and the appropriate MCDPH unit for training.   
 
D. Upon request, each party will complete program evaluation forms for Students, 
faculty, or learning experiences.   
 
5. Term and Termination 
 
A. The term of this Agreement shall be from September 1, 2023, through June 30, 
2033.  The Agreement may be renewed for additional terms by the mutual 
consent of both parties.   
 
B. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days prior 
written notice to the other party; provided, however, Students participating at 
MCDPH at the time of termination shall be given an opportunity to complete 
their participation.   
 
6. Miscellaneous 
 
A. ALLIANT and MCDPH shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis 
of age, race, religion, creed, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, sexual 
orientation or veteran status.  To the extent applicable to this Agreement, both 
parties agree to comply with all state and federal employment laws, rules, 
regulations and executive orders, including Executive Order 2009-09.   
 
B. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed as creating a 
relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of joint venture between 
the Parties.  Students shall not be considered servants, agents, or employees of 
MCDPH.

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C. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of 
the state of Arizona, and is subject to the provisions of A.R.S. § 38-511.  
Exclusive venue and jurisdiction for any actions or proceedings related to or 
stemming from this Agreement will be in the state or federal courts sitting in 
Phoenix, Arizona.   
 
D. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of both 
Parties 
and 
their 
respective 
successors, 
heirs, 
assigns 
and 
legal 
representatives.  Neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be 
assigned without the prior written consent of the non-assigning Party.   
 
E. Individuals executing this Agreement on behalf of the Parties represent and 
warrant that they have been authorized to do so.   
 
F. 
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the Parties relating to the 
subject matter of this Agreement.  Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations 
or representations between the Parties, either oral or written, relating to the 
subject matter of this Agreement which are not expressly set forth herein are of 
no force or effect.  Any modifications or amendments must be agreed to by both 
Parties in writing and shall become effective on the date stated therein.   
 
G. During the term of this Agreement, the Parties shall take such actions, including 
revising this Agreement, as necessary or advisable to comply fully with all laws, 
rules and regulations applicable to the performance of this Agreement, including 
without limitation the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the 
Family Educational Records and Privacy Act.   
 
H. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and to the extent that claims, damages, 
losses or expenses are not covered and paid by insurance purchased by 
ALLIANT, ALLIANT shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless MCDPH (as 
Owner), its agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees 
from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses (including, but not 
limited to attorneys' fees, court costs, expert witness fees, and the costs and 
attorneys' fees for appellate proceedings) arising out of, or alleged to have 
resulted from the negligent acts, errors, omissions, or mistakes of ALLIANT, a 
subcontractor, any one directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for 
whose acts they may be liable, relating to the performance of this Agreement. 
 
i. 
ALLIANT's duty to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MCDPH, its 
agents, representatives, officers, directors, officials, and employees shall 
arise in connection with any claim, damage, loss, or expense that is 
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, death or injury to, 
impairment of, or destruction of tangible property, including loss of use 
resulting therefrom, caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, or 
mistakes in the performance of this Agreement, but only to the extent

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caused by the negligent acts or omissions of ALLIANT, a subcontractor, 
any one directly or indirectly employed by them, or anyone for whose acts 
they may be liable, regardless of whether or not such claim, damage, 
loss, or expense is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder. 
 
ii. 
The amount and type of insurance coverage requirements set forth 
herein will in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the indemnity 
in this paragraph.   
 
I. 
ALLIANT warrants and certifies that it does not currently, and agrees for the 
duration of the contract that it will not, use:  
 
i. 
The forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in the People’s Republic of China.   
 
ii. 
Any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in 
the People's Republic of China.   
 
iii. 
Any contractors, subcontractors or suppliers that use the forced labor or 
any goods or services produced by the forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs in 
the People's Republic of China.   
 
If ALLIANT becomes aware during the term of the Agreement that ALLIANT is 
not in compliance with this paragraph, ALLIANT shall notify MCDPH within five 
business days after becoming aware of the noncompliance. Failure of ALLIANT 
to provide a written certification that ALLIANT has remedied the noncompliance 
within one hundred eighty (180) days after notifying MCDPH of its 
noncompliance shall result in the termination of this Agreement unless the Term 
of this Agreement shall end prior to said one hundred eighty (180) day period.   
 
J. 
Compliance Requirements for A.R.S. § 41-4401, Government Procurement; E-
Verify Requirement: 
 
i. 
ALLIANT warrants compliance with all federal immigration laws and 
regulations relating to employees and warrants its compliance with A.R.S. 
§ 23-214, Subsection A (that subsection reads: “After December 31, 
2007, every employer, after hiring an employee, shall verify the 
employment eligibility of the employee through the E-Verify program and 
shall keep a record of the verification for the duration of the employee’s 
employment or at least three years, whichever is longer”).   
ii. 
A breach of warranty regarding compliance with immigration laws and 
regulations shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement and 
ALLIANT may be subject to penalties up to and including termination of 
the contract.   
iii. 
Failure to comply with a State audit process to randomly verify the 
employment records of contractors and subcontractors shall be deemed

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a material breach of this Agreement and ALLIANT may be subject to 
penalties up to and including termination of the Agreement.   
iv. 
The State of Arizona retains the legal right to inspect the papers of any 
employee who works on this Agreement to ensure that the contractor or 
subcontractor is complying with the warranty under Paragraph i.   
v. 
For questions about E-Verify ALLIANT should visit the following web site: 
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis.   
 
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MCDPH and ALLIANT have executed this Agreement. 
 
 
MARICOPA COUNTY 
Acting for and on behalf of 
the Department of Public Health 
ALLIANT INTERNTIONAL UNIVERSITY, 
INC. 
 
 
By:   
 
By:  
 
 
Chairman,  
Maricopa County Board of 
Supervisors 
 
 
 
Name: 
 
 
 
 
Date 
 
Tracy Heller 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Title: 
Executive Vice President & 
 
 
 
 
Provost 
Attest: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Clerk of the Board  
 
Date 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Director, MCDPH 
 
 
Date 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Approved as to Form 
 
Date 
Deputy County Attorney 
 
 
 
 
August 10, 2023