About

MedailleSPM is the website for the Sport Management Program at Medaille College in Buffalo, NY. The program is under the direction of Dr. Richard L. Jacob.

Students in the program take courses in Sport Law, Sport Marketing & Promotions, Sport Economics, and Sport Event Management, among other topics.

Internships are an integral part of the program, and Medaille students have worked in key sport organizations in and around Western New York, including the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bisons, Jamestown Jammers, as well as college athletic departments, private sport organizations, and public parks and recreation departments. The program is one of excellence, training students to succeed in the business of sport.

 

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Internship Student Release

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  9. In consideration of the Student being permitted to participate in the Internship for Medaille credit, the undersigned, on behalf of the Student, myself and our respective families, representatives, heirs, administrators and assigns (collectively, “I”) hereby agree to the following:
  10. 1. General. I acknowledge and agree that (a) I desire to participate in the Internship despite any possible dangers or risks in connection with the Internship; and (b) in granting credit for the Internship, Medaille College (“Medaille”) affirms that, to the best of its judgment, the experience is an appropriate curricular option and worthy of Medaille credit but makes no other assurances, expressed or implied, about the nature or safety of the Internship or about any travel or living arrangements in connection with the Internship.
  11. 2. Insurance.
  12. a. General. I acknowledge and agree that (i) I am responsible for all insurance costs and for any expenses not covered by insurance; and (ii) that Medaille does not have an obligation to provide me with any insurance. I accept full legal and financial responsibility for my actions in connection with the Internship, and understand that I am personally liable for any injury or damage which I may cause during the performance of or in connection with the Internship. I hereby release and forever discharge Medaille, its officers, trustees, employees, and agents from any responsibility or liability for expenses incurred by me for injuries or illnesses (including death), including medical bills, charges, or similar expenses
  13. b. Medical Insurance. I certify that (i) I am aware of all applicable personal medical needs; (ii) I have consulted with a medical doctor about such personal medical needs; (iii) I have sufficient health, accident, disability and hospitalization insurance to provide adequate coverage for any illnesses from which I may suffer or for any injuries which I may sustain during the Internship. I agree to assume full responsibility for any undisclosed physical, mental or emotional problems that might impair my ability to complete Internship.
  14. c. Motor Vehicle Insurance. I acknowledge and agree that if I use my personal motor vehicle for in connection with the Internship, Medaille provides no insurance for me to operate such personal motor vehicle and has no liability for injury or property damage which may result from use of such personal motor vehicle.
  15. d. Employment Status, Unemployment Insurance and Workers’ Compensation. I acknowledge and agree that my participation in the Internship does not create an employer/employee relationship between me and Medaille and that my participation in the Internship does not make me an employee of Medaille. As a result and because the Internship is for personal gain and academic credits, I will not be entitled to any compensation or benefits, including any unemployment compensation or workers’ compensation benefits, during or after the completion of the Internship from Medaille, that Medaille assumes no liability for injury that I may suffer in the course of the Internship, and that Medaille requires that I be responsible for ascertaining whether the Organization provides workers’ compensation coverage for me. Medaille makes no representations as to whether the Organization will provide me with unemployment insurance or workers’ compensation coverage.
  16. 3. Standards of Decorum and Professionalism. I acknowledge and agree (a) that the responsibilities and circumstances of the Internship may require standards of decorum and professionalism which may differ from those required by Medaille, and I agree to conform to such standards as designated by the Organization; (b) to follow the Medaille College Internship Policies and Code of Ethics, the Internship Program Guidelines and Policies, the Medaille College Code of Community Responsibility, and any other standards, rules or guidelines imposed by Medaille in connection with the Internship; and (c) that it is important to the success of the Internship and the continuance of future internships with the Organization to observe professional and ethical standards of conduct that do not compromise Medaille's reputation and that should Medaille decide to terminate the Internship because of any conduct of mine that might bring Medaille into disrepute or jeopardize future internships with the Organization, both as determined by Medaille in its sole discretion, the decision to terminate will be final and may result in the loss of Medaille credit.
  17. 4. General Release. I acknowledge and agree that Medaille, its officers, trustees, employees and agents shall not be liable for any and all claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of actions arising from, related to or in connection with the Internship, and I hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Medaille and its officers, trustees, employees, and agents, from any and all liabilities, losses, claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of action, arising from, related to or in connection with the Internship, including claims and suits arising out of any of my alleged acts or omissions, and any claim or suit made on my behalf by my legal representatives, heirs, or assigns.
  18. 5. Documents Required. I hereby (a) authorize Medaille to release to the Organization a copy of my criminal history background check, proof of immunizations, student transcript, proof of ability to work in the United States, or any other documents so required for the Internship or by the Organization in consideration of my participation in the Internship; (b) acknowledge that any negative information found in any materials required by the Internship or Organization prior to placement or discovered upon further investigation of any statements made in such materials may affect my consideration for participation in the Internship or may lead to termination of the Internship; and (c) release Medaille, and its officers, trustees, employees and agents from any liability associated with the Internship should any negative information be found and my participation in the Internship be denied.
  19. 6. Miscellaneous. I acknowledge and agree that (a) should any provision of this Release be determined to violate or contravene any law, such provision shall be severed or modified to the extent necessary to comply with the applicable law, and such modified provision and the remainder of the provisions of the Release shall continue in full force and effect; (b) this Release will be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflicts of law principles and that any legal action, suit or proceeding at law or in equity arising out of or relating to this Release shall be instituted in the State Courts sitting in the County of Erie, State of New York or the Federal Courts of the Western District of New York, which will have exclusive jurisdiction; and (c) the headings in this Release are for convenience only.
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