Equipment Loan Agreement

THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the State Board of Higher Education acting by and through Portland State University (PSU) and _______________________________. NAME OF PSU EMPLOYEE (BORROWER) - PLEASE PRINT or TYPE

The property listed on this page is approved for use off-campus for PSU work only, subject to the following terms: 1.

Borrower agrees to use certain equipment listed on the following page to conduct research and/or educational activities consistent with PSU’s goals and missions. In addition, borrower agrees that equipment will not be used for personal gain, unlawful purpose or activities inconsistent with PSU’s mission.

Borrower understands that PSU property is purchased with public funds and it is the responsibility of PSU and those who use PSU property to exercise due diligence in protecting that property. Borrower agrees to maintain and secure this property, particularly against theft, loss, and damage.

Borrower agrees to exercise due diligence and take all necessary steps in maintaining and securing property (i.e. placing in locked rooms/vehicles trunks, not leaving unattended.) In the event of theft, local law enforcement must be contacted for investigation to validate forced entry, etc.

Borrower assumes financial responsibility for all perils not covered by PSU’s insurance program while the property is in his/her care. The borrower acknowledges that loss with no tangible evidence of theft is considered “mysterious disappearance” and is not covered by PSU. Thus, borrower assumes financial responsibility for theft, loss, or damage as a result of negligence on behalf of the borrower.

Borrower may be asked to present the property for inventory or to return the property before the loan return date. The borrower agrees to return the property to the PSU loaning department upon request, upon termination of employment, or by the return date on this agreement whichever is sooner.

The maximum loan term is two (2) years and must be renewed thereafter. submit a new loan agreement to Property Control.

This agreement is to be completed and signed by the Borrower and the Dean or Director before the property leaves the department.

Description (model, serial #, brand)

It is the department’s responsibility to

Condition at time of loan

Date of purchase

Specific field items can be grouped as a unit. Please attach additional sheet. TO BE COMPLETED BY BORROWER:

PSU I.D. #_________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ Off-site location of property – Address/city/State/Zip Code

Loan Term: From ___/___/___ to ___/___/___

TO BE COMPLETED BY DEPARTMENT:

FOR UFS-CAS USE ONLY:

Department Name:_______________________ Mail Code:____________

Received by:__________________ Date received:_________________

Department Contact:______________________ Phone:_______________

Signature (Dean/Director):_______________________________________ Signature (RSP VP/P.I., if applicable):_______________________________

If items are fixed assets, please route completed form to UFS-CAS. Both the Department and Borrower should retain a copy in all cases. UFS PROPERTY CONTROL, January 2013