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A resolution approving an agreement between the Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division 9, and the University of Tennessee, College of Social Work to provide field instruction for social work students as part of the social work M.S.S.W. and/or B.S.S.W. degree programs of the University of Tennessee College of Social Work in Knoxville.
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WHEREAS, the Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division 9, and the University of Tennessee, College of Social Work, have entered into the agreement attached hereto, regarding the field instruction for social work students as part of the social work M.S.S.W. and/or B.S.S.W. degree programs of the University of Tennessee College of Social Work; and,
WHEREAS, Tennessee Code Annotated section 12-9-104(a)(2)(b), authorizes the Metropolitan Council to approve intergovernmental agreements by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, approval of the agreement will benefit the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement between the between the the Davidson County General Sessions Court and the University of Tennessee, College of Social Work, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution approves an agreement between the Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division 9, and the University of Tennessee, College of Social Work to provide field instruction for social work students as part of the social work M.S.S.W. and/or B.S.S.W. degree program.
Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the University of Tennessee will provide students who are able to undertake the requirements of the assignments and completed appropriate academic education and are ready for field practice. The University of Tennessee shall require students to carry professional liability insurance provided through the UT Office of Risk Management. The Davidson County General Sessions Court, Division 9, will provide a minimum of one hour individual supervision for each student and submit regular evaluations for each student.
Fiscal Note: The Davidson County General Sessions Court will provide Field Instructor a minimum of one hour of individual supervision per week for each student. There are no other costs to Metro for the performance of this agreement.