200811 Illinois Department of Commerce Economic Opportunity Fellowship Agreement.docx

FELLOWSHIP PLACEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND

THE HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY,

ON BEHALF OF THE APPLIED DATA FELLOWSHIP

This Fellowship Placement Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”) and The University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy, on behalf of the Applied Data Fellowship (“ADF”). DCEO and ADF are referred to herein collectively as the "Parties," and each as a "Party."

I. RECITALS

WHEREAS the DCEO aims to use data analytics to produce specific, timely, and data-driven analyses on various operations throughout DCEO and the Office of Policy Development, including supporting, establishing and implementing assessments of the impact and effectiveness of various programs of the Department.

WHEREAS the ADF is a University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy program that sends Fellows to public sector and social impact organizations to: 1) translate data insights in to actionable programs and decisions for policy practitioners, 2) Create better data analytics models that incorporate real-world processes and constraints to support novel, evidence-based policymaking, and 3) Promote the incorporation of data-driven tools in day-to-day program implementation.

WHEREAS the ADF has identified and trained a Fellow to work on a project, developed cooperatively by the Parties, which aims to provide data translation and analysis support to DCEO (collectively, the "Project"); and

WHEREAS DCEO desires to host an ADF Fellow (“Fellow”), to work on the Project;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, this Agreement is entered into by the Parties on the following terms and conditions:

II. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS

The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein as though fully set forth

III. DURATION AND TERM AGREEMENT

A. The term of the Agreement will be valid from the date of signing through the 12 month placement of a Fellow at DCEO (“Term”).

B. The Fellow will report to the designated DCEO work space for their orientation, should in person orientation be required.

IV. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. DCEO

For the duration of the Project, the DCEO will:

1) Dedicate adequate human resources from within its institution to support the Fellow.

2) Provide mission-level leadership and Fellow management that will encourage an atmosphere of innovation for the Fellow.

3) Provide the Fellow with periodic feedback on their performance, including through ADF-organized feedback mechanisms.

4) Provide workspace for Fellow at DCEO offices should in person project work be required.

B. ADF

The ADF will:

1) Provide Fellow to work on the Project for a 12 month period.

2) Provide the Fellow with continuing professional support throughout the duration of the Project, such as training and the development of a network of mentors to support the Fellow.

3) Provide any and all funding for the Fellow working on this Project.

4) Use reasonable efforts to identify a replacement Fellow should any Fellow placed with DCEO leave the Fellowship before the Term of this agreement for any reason; provided, however that ADF cannot guarantee any such replacement Fellow will be identified. If replacement is not identified, the variable costs of the participation fee will be prorated and returned.

C. Both Parties

1) The ADF reserves the right to make all final and binding decisions about fellowship termination. However, in the case that a Fellow acts outside of the appropriate work standards of DCEO, it will have the ability to recommend the termination of that individual's participation in the Project.

2) The Parties collectively share responsibility for the success of this Project and as such, they will collaborate to provide committed support to the Fellow.

3) A project plan will be scoped and outlined by both Parties in the first month of the Fellowship period.

4) The Fellow shall work in alignment with DCEO’s goals, under the overall supervision of the Senior Economic Advisor, Cara Bader, who shall be responsible for reviewing their performance on a regular basis.

V. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Nondiscrimination. Fellows are not considered employees of ADF or DCEO. Each Party agrees to comply with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Neither Party shall engage in unlawful discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era.

B. Agreement Not to Hire. During the period beginning on the date of last signature below and ending on the later of (i) 11 months after Project start date or (ii) the date on which the Fellow’s engagement on the Project ends, DCEO agrees not to solicit for employment or to hire any Fellow placed with DCEO. The posting of public solicitations for employment shall not be deemed to be a violation of the foregoing agreement not to solicit.

C. Financial Commitments. Financial support provided for Fellows shall be borne by the ADF utilizing grant and gift funds received for ADF projects. To assist in the continuance of such fellowship programs, DCEO will pay a participation fee of $60,000 to the ADF and will provide such funds in the form of a single payment on or before September 30, 2020. DCEO 's participation fee shall be used by ADF for fellow funding, fellowship programming and management.

D. Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be amended except by a written agreement of the parties. The Agreement may be modified in writing by mutual consent of authorized officials from all Parties.

E. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon signature by the authorized officials from each Party and will remain in effect until modified in writing or terminated by any one of the Parties by mutual consent.

F. Severability. The terms of this Agreement are severable such that if any term or provision is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable.

G. Termination. The Agreement can be terminated at any time by either Party by serving one months' written notice to the other Party.

H. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois. State or federal courts sitting in the City of Chicago shall be the forum for any disputes or lawsuits arising from or incident to this agreement.

I. Notice. Notice which any party is required to, or may wish to, serve upon the other party in connection with this Agreement must be in writing and delivered personally, or sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:

For DCEO:

Erin Guthrie Director Illinois Department of Commerce And Economic Opportunity 500 E Monroe Springfield, Illinois 62701

For the ADF:

Misho Ceko Chief Operating Officer & Senior Associate Dean of Business Operations The Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60 Street Chicago, Illinois 60637

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this agreement has been executed by DCEO and The Harris School of Public Policy on the dates indicated below.

For: DCEO

______________________________ Dated: ____________________ Erin Guthrie Director

For: The Harris School of Public Policy

______________________________ Dated: ____________________ Misho Ceko Chief Operating Officer & Senior Associate Dean of Business Operations