REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 17, 2019
FROM
TRUDY RAYMUNDO, Director, Director of Public Health
SUBJECT
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Non-Financial Student Internship Agreement with the University of Southern California
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve non-financial agreement with the University of Southern California for student interns to train, earn internship hours, and gain valuable field experience for the period of December 18, 2019 through November 30, 2024.
(Presenter: Trudy Raymundo, Director, 387-9146)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This recommended agreement is non-financial in nature and as such, will not impact Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Department of Public Health (DPH) has agreed to pay the costs to obtain Department of Justice clearances, estimated to be $1,400 over the term of the agreement, dependent upon the number of student placements. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in DPH's 2019-20 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Approval of this student internship agreement extends the current relationship between DPH and University of Southern California (USC), and allows USC students to participate and gain valuable field experience for the period of December 18, 2019 through November 30, 2024. Through this agreement, DPH will provide learning experiences that will help students receive the skills they need to prosper in the 21st century economy, which aligns with the San Bernardino Countywide Vision2Succeed initiative.
DPH provides learning opportunities for students, teachers, and volunteers, which utilize qualified public health professio...
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