Agreement Approval Process

Purpose

Provide a process for review and approval of international agreements. International agreements refer to a commitment by UNO to engage in activities with international universities or entities outside of the United States.

Types of international agreements

1. Memorandum of Understanding
2. International Exchange, Visiting Student Programs (VSP), and Mobility Agreements
3. Articulation Agreements
4. Agent Agreements

Process

All potential partners will be vetted with the UNO compliance office and import/export control prior to entering into any of the agreements below.

• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• International Exchange, VSP, and Mobility Agreement
• Articulation Agreement
• Agent Agreement

Internal Review and Approval:

1. All agreements must be sent to the Assistant Director of Global Partnerships for initial vetting.
2. All international agreements will be reviewed by University of Nebraska General Counsel if there are revisions from the approved template.
3. The Review process for reviewers includes reviewing the organization or institution for any concerns or reservations. If there are any changes to the approved template, reviewers will be notified to review those changes, as well.
4. All agent agreements with a contingency fee in excess of $25,000 per year must be approved by the Board of Regents before signatures are obtained.
5. The review process at each stage is expected to take no longer than 1 week.
6. If the agreement is not approved at any stage, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Engagement will address the concerns and revise the document. The revised document will then begin anew the review and approval process.

International Agreement Approval Process