This five-year MOU serves to further enhance and expand the successful alliance between HCPS and USF. The TBEP will operate under the general direction of the Superintendent and the Provost and Executive Vice President of USF. The responsibility for facilitating activities generated under the TBEP will reside with a liaison designated by the Provost and Executive Vice President of USF. The liaison will work in close collaboration with deans and associate deans of USF colleges to identify and facilitate the submission and implementation of research projects and grants and will also facilitate collaboration across the USF colleges. The liaison will act as the initial point of contact for proposed projects and identify key USF persons for involvement in projects with HCPS. Additionally, the liaison will assist in identifying resources at HCPS, USF, and in the community at-large and will facilitate the process to obtain letters of support.

The attached amended and restated MOU outlines in detail the responsibilities of each party. In addition, a copy of the MOU approved by the Board on July 17, 2012 is attached.