Toolkits

In early 2022 OPDV convened an MOU/Needs Assessment Work Group, which had representation from EIE providers, EIE Training and Technical Assistance providers, and colleges, including SUNY, CUNY, and the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities. The Work Group reviewed and considered updates to the EIE MOU and Needs Assessment tools historically used by EIE providers in their partnerships with colleges. Out of that work, we present the following documents to be downloaded for your use:

1) Template Memorandum of Understanding
2) Guide to the Template Memorandum of Understanding
3) Needs Assessment Tool
4) Needs Assessment Guide

In 2022-2023, OPDV will require all funded EIE organizations to use these tools in reviewing and updating existing partnerships as well as to enter into new partnerships with colleges in their area. The tools are starting places, and EIE organizations and colleges should feel free amend these documents to capture their own specific agreements and needs, with a goal of sustainable, productive collaborations in service of students.

The Model MOU is available for an organization and college to use as a beginning point in negotiating an MOU. No included concept or sentence is required, it is model language that may be used or modified as the organizations see fit (some elements may not be required by the other party to a specific MOU or may be beyond the capacity of a specific college or organization). The document includes instructions to make drafting easier, and is developed in a “fill in the blank” style for ease of use. Certain colleges and organizations will have additional terms that must be included. SUNY campuses must include Exhibit A.

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