To avoid surprise press releases by the partners, faculty or staff exploring the relationship should work with campus External Relations, Public Affairs, or their own unit’s communications group to set appropriate expectations early and determine the best method of review and approval at UC Berkeley, and the best method of acknowledgment/media release.įunding and use of resources: there is no central funding available to support signing ceremonies. Public Affairs implications: Explorations of high-level international partnerships often come with expectations of some kind of press release or event on the partner’s side, regardless of whether the agreement is binding or non-binding, and regardless of how early in the exploratory process the partnership may be. If applicable, GEO will prepare the MOU and secure any necessary signatures prior to the signing ceremony. An additional signature line may be added for the Senior Leader (EVCP, VCR, or Dean) who will be in attendance and co-signing on behalf of UC Berkeley during the event. If both the Chancellor and Senior International Officer are not available, the MOU must be pre-signed by the authorized representative prior to the public ceremony. Non-binding international MOUs must include a signature from the Chancellor or Senior International Officer. At the request of senior administration, photographs may be prohibited. Such participation is not always guaranteed. If and when the Chancellor is not able to attend a signing ceremony, the Senior International Officer or other campus representative may be able to step in on behalf of the Chancellor for the in-person signing. Please be advised that even early planning does not guarantee the Chancellor or senior administration’s attendance. For the Chancellor’s consideration, 16-18 weeks notice is recommended.
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