Strengthen the development and enforcement of environmental laws and regulations; and PROTECT, enhance and enforce basic workers' rights; HAVE AGREED as follows: PART ONE: GENERAL PART CHAPTER ONE: OBJECTIVES Article 101: Establishment of the Free Trade Area The Parties to this Agreement, consistent with Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, hereby establish a free trade area.
Motivation How important were each of the following possible reasons in your decision to go to university? Not important Somewhat important Important Very important motiv1 To prepare for a specific job or career ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv2 To satisfy my intellectual curiosity ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv3 To earn more money than if I didn’t go ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv4 To get a broad education ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv5 I am more likely to get a job with a degree ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv6 The satisfaction of doing challenging academic work ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv7 To apply what I will learn to make a positive difference in society or my community ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv8 I didn’t have anything better to do ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv9 To get a more fulfilling job than I probably would if I didn’t go ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv10 To meet my family’s expectations ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv11 Learning new things is exciting ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv12 Most of my friends are going ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv13 To meet new people ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv14 The chance to participate in varsity athletics ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv15 To explore whether university is right for me ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motiv16 Other reason (please specify below): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ motivtxt motivtop Which one was the most important to you? Applications How many universities besides <university name> did you apply to? app1 in Canada: app2 in other countries: app3 Did you apply to a college or CEGEP? Yes ☐ No ☐ app4 Is <university name> your first choice? Yes ☐ No ☐ [If app4 = “No” branch to apptxt, otherwise branch to the Selection section.] Apptxt What was your first choice university? Selection How important were each of the following in your decision to choose <university name>? Not important Somewhat important Important Very important sel1 I wanted to live close to home ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel2 I wanted to live away from home ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel3 It offered a place in residence ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel4 Cost of university residence ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel5 Cost of tuition and fees ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel6 It has the program I want to take ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel7 The program I want has a co-op, practicum or other work experience ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel8 The program I want offers study/work experience abroad ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel9 The academic reputation of the university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel10 It has a good reputation for campus life ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel11 It offered a scholarship ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel12 It offered other financial assistance ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel13 The size of the university suits me ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel14 The city/town it’s in ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel15 Availability of public transportation ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel16 It’s where my friends are going ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel17 It’s where my family wanted me to go ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel18 The chance to participate in varsity athletics ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ sel19 Other reason (please specify below): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ seltxt seltop Which one was the most important to you? [Students identified in the university’s sample file as international/visa students will be branched to vsel1; other students will be branched to the Sources of information section.] How important were each of the following in your decision to study at <university name>? Not important Somewhat important Important Very important vsel1 Academic reputation of Canadian universities in general ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ vsel2 Cost of tuition and fees for international students ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ vsel3 Friends or family recommended it ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ vsel4 I thought it would be a welcoming environment ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ vsel5 Obtaining a visa for Canada was easier than for other countries ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ vsel6 Other reason (please specify below): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ vseltxt Sources of information How important were each of the following sources of information in your decision to study at <university name>? Not S important omewhat mportant Important Very important inf1 Visit by a university representative to your high school or CEGEP ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf2 The university’s web site ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf3 The university’s Facebook site ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf4 The university’s other social media sites (e.g., Twitter, tumblr, etc.) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf5 Printed university brochure, pamphlet or viewbook ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf6 Visit to campus for an open house ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf7 Other visit to campus ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf8 Contact with admissions staff on campus ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf9 Contact with professors ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Inf10 Contact with university athletic coaches ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf11 High school/CEGEP counsellors or teachers ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf12 Students attending the university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf13 Friends ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf14 Parents ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf15 Xxxxxxx’x university rankings ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf16 Globe and Mail Canadian University Report ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf17 The Times Higher Education World University Rankings ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf18 QS World University Rankings ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf19 Academic Ranking of World Universities (“Shanghai rankings”) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inf20 Other (please specify below:) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ inftxt orient1 Did you participate in an orientation program before or after arriving on campus last fall? Yes ☐ No ☐ [IF NO SKIP TO REGIST1] How Satisfied were you with each of the following aspects of the orientation? Very dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Somewhat satisfied Verysatisfied Don’t Know orient2 Feeling welcome at the university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ orient3 Helping you understand the university’s academic expectations ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ orient4 Helping your personal and social transition to university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ orient5 Providing information about campus life ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ orient6 Providing information about student services ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ orient7 Building your confidence ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ regist1 How satisfied are you with the process of registering for courses at <UNIVERSITY NAME>? ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ regist2 Thinking about all the courses in which you wanted to register this year, how satisfied ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ were you with getting into these courses? Expectations and experience Now that you have been at <university name> for a while, how does your experience compare to what you expected in these areas? Much less than I expected Less than I expected About what I expected More than I expected Much more than I expected exp1 Cost of going to university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp2 Debt you might have to take on to complete your program ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp3 How academically demanding your courses are ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp4 The time you have to put into your coursework ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp5 Contact with your professors in the classroom ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp6 Contact with your professors outside of the classroom ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp7 Class participation ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp8 Writing in your academic work ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp9 Using math in your academic work ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp10 Doing course work in groups ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp11 Doing course work on your own ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp12 Intellectual stimulation ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp13 Making friends ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp14 Getting involved in campus social activities ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp15 The university has help and advising available when I need it ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp16 I get lost in the crowd ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ exp17 Your course grades ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Exceeded Met Fallen short exp18 Has <university name> exceeded, met or fallen short of your expectations? ☐ ☐ ☐ Transition to university How much success have you had adjusting to <university name> in the following areas? None Very little Some Very much No basis for opinion tran1 Meeting academic demands ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran2 Choosing a program of study ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran3 Getting academic advice ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran4 Performing well in written assignments ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran5 Performing well in courses that require math ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran6 Understanding the course material ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran7 Managing your finances ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran8 Managing your time ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran9 Making friends ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran10 Becoming involved in campus activities ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran11 Finding suitable housing ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran12 Dealing with new living arrangements ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran13 Finding your way around campus ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran14 Using the library ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran15 Finding career information ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran16 Commuting to campus ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ tran18 Finding information about academic integrity (plagiarism, proper citation, etc.) ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Professors Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements about your professors. Most of my professors … Strongly Strongly prof1 are reasonably accessible outside disagree Disagree Agree agree of class ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof2 take a personal interest in my academic progress ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof3 treat students as individuals, not just numbers ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof4 encourage students to participate in class discussions ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof5 are well organized in their teaching ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof6 seem knowledgeable in their fields ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof7 communicate well in their teaching ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof8 are intellectually stimulating in their teaching ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof9 provide useful feedback on my academic work ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof10 provide prompt feedback on my academic work ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof11 are fair in their grading ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof12 are consistent in their grading ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Most of my professors … Strongly Strongly No basis for prof13 treat students the same regardless of disagree Disagree Agree agree opinion gender ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof14 treat students the same regardless of race ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ prof15 look out for students' interests ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Yes, all Yes, most Yes, some prof16 Were you given the chance to evaluate the quality of teaching in your courses? courses courses courses No courses Considering all of your professors and courses please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statement. Strongly Strongly prof17 Generally, I am satisfied with the disagree Disagree Agree agree quality of teaching I have received ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Staff Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree No basis for opinion staff1 Most teaching assistants in my academic program are helpful ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ staff2 Most university support staff (e.g., clerks, secretaries, etc.) are helpful ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Commitment to completion Please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements. Strongly disagree Disagree Agree Strongly agree Don’t know cmt1 I have the financial resources to complete my program ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt2 I had adequate information about my program from the university before I enrolled ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt3 I am in the right program for me ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt4 Most of my courses are interesting ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt5 My course load is manageable ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt6 I normally go to all of my classes ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt7 I am willing to put a lot of effort into being successful at university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt8 I can deal with stress ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt9 I have good study habits ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt10 I plan to come back to this university next year ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt11 I plan to transfer to another university next year ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt12 I plan to go to college/CEGEP next year ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt13 I plan to complete my degree at this university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ cmt14 A university degree is worth the cost ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ eval11 I feel as if I belong at this university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Overall evaluation How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the following aspects of <university name>? Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very satisfied eval3 concern shown by the university for you as an individual ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ eval9 your decision to attend this university ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ eval12 Would you recommend <university name> to others? Yes ☐ No ☐ [If eval12 = “No” branch to eval12txt, otherwise branch to the Goal development section.] Why wouldn’t you recommend <university name>? eval12txt Goal development goal1 Have you chosen a major or discipline? Yes ☐ No ☐ After you have completed your undergraduate studies do you intend to: goal3 apply to a professional program (e.g., Medicine, Law, etc.) Yes ☐ No ☐ Unsure ☐ goal4 apply to graduate school Yes ☐ No ☐ Unsure ☐ goal5 Which of the following best describes your career plans? I have some general ideas but I need to clarify them ☐ I have several possible careers in mind ☐ I have a specific career in mind ☐ I am unsure but I want to develop a career plan ☐ I am not thinking about a career at this stage of my studies ☐ goal6 How well do you know the career options your program or intended program could open for you? Very well ☐ Fairly well ☐ Only a little ☐ Not at all ☐ Please indicate what steps if any you have taken to prepare for employment/your career after graduation? Check all that apply. goal7 Talked with professors about employment/career ☐ goal8 Talked with parents/family about employment/career ☐ goal9 Talked with friends about employment/career ☐ goal10 Created resume or curriculum vitae (CV) ☐ goal11 Created an e-portfolio (an inventory of skills, abilities and experience maintained on the web) ☐ goal12 Attended an employment fair ☐ goal13 Met with a career counsellor ☐ goal14 Worked in my chosen field of employment ☐ goal15 Volunteered in my chosen field of employment ☐ goal16 I have a career mentor ☐ goal17 None of the above ☐ Services Please indicate which of the following services you have used since last September and how satisfied you are with the ones you have used. Satisfaction if service used Used Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied srv1 Services for First Nations students ☐ srv1sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv2 Services for international students ☐ srv2sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv3 Services for students with disabilities ☐ srv3sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv4 University libraries: physical books, magazines, stacks ☐ srv4sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv5 University libraries: electronic resources ☐ srv5sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv6 Employment services ☐ srv6sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv7 Career counselling ☐ srv7sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv8 Personal counselling ☐ srv8sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv9 Academic advising ☐ srv9sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv10 Tutoring ☐ srv10sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv11 Study skills and learning supports ☐ srv11sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv12 Writing skills ☐ srv12sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv13 University residences ☐ srv13sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv14 Advising for students who need financial aid ☐ srv14sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv15 Financial aid ☐ srv15sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv16 Athletic facilities ☐ srv16sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv17 Other recreational facilities ☐ srv17sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv18 University bookstores: physical stores ☐ srv18sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv19 University bookstores: online inventory check, ordering, etc. ☐ srv19sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv20 Campus medical services ☐ srv20sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv21 Co-op offices and supports ☐ srv21sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv22 Facilities for university-based social activities ☐ srv22sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv23 Facilities for student associations ☐ srv23sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv24 Computing services help desk ☐ srv24sat ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv25 Food services ☐ srv25at ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ srv26 Parking ☐ srv26at ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Academic history hist1 In what year did you begin your postsecondary studies? Year: hist2 In what year did you first enrol at <university name>? Year: hist3 Have you transferred to <university name> from another postsecondary institution? Yes ☐ No ☐ hist4 Please choose the letter grade that best reflects your overall average grade: A ☐ (includes A+, A and A-) B ☐ (includes B+, B and B-) C ☐ (includes C+, C and C-) D ☐ F ☐
Fair Employment Practices and Americans with Disabilities Act Party agrees to comply with the requirement of Title 21V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6, relating to fair employment practices, to the full extent applicable. Party shall also ensure, to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, that qualified individuals with disabilities receive equitable access to the services, programs, and activities provided by the Party under this Agreement. Party further agrees to include this provision in all subcontracts.
Working and Labor Synergies The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a tranquil working relationship between the Contractor work force, the Contractor Parties and their work force, State employees, and any other contractors present at the work site. The Contractor shall quickly resolve all labor disputes which result from the Contractor's or Contractor Parties’ presence at the work site, or other action under their control. Labor disputes shall not be deemed to be sufficient cause to allow the Contractor to make any claim for additional compensation for cost, expenses or any other loss or damage, nor shall those disputes be deemed to be sufficient reason to relieve the Contractor from any of its obligations under the Contract.
Professional Growth Professional growth is the continuous purposeful engagement in study and related activities designed to retain and extend the high standards of classified unit members.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer Suite Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer Suite provides an open source development environment that consists of Red Hat Enterprise Linux with built-in development tools, certain Red Hat Enterprise Linux Add-Ons, Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time, Smart Management and access to Software Maintenance, but no Development or Production Support. If you use any of the Subscription Services or Software associated with Red Hat Enterprise Linux Developer Suite for Production Purposes, or use the Red Hat Enterprise Linux Software Subscription entitlement independently, you agree to purchase the applicable number of Units of the applicable Software Subscription. Red Hat does not provide Production Support or Development Support for Red Hat Enterprise Developer Suite.
Professional Growth Program There shall be a Professional Growth Program in place for all classified employees. Professional Growth is an organized activity designed to improve performance of employees in the classified service and to provide training for employees to gain new skills and abilities, to broaden their opportunity for promotion, to engage in study and related activities designed to retain and extend the high standards of the classified employee.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COMPLIANCE No Contractor, or Contractor’s agent, shall engage in any discriminatory practice against individuals with disabilities as defined in the ADA, including but not limited to: employment, accessibility to goods and services, reasonable accommodations, and effective communications.
Acquainting New Employees 26.01(a) New employees shall be advised of the name of the employee's xxxxxxx and/or Union representative and where practicable provided with an introduction within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise Compliance Award of this Contract was based, in part, on the Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (“IVOSB”) participation plan, as detailed in the IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form, commonly referred to as “Attachment A-1” in the procurement documentation and incorporated by reference herein. Therefore, any changes to this information during the Contract term must be approved by IDOA’s IVOSB Division (“IVOSB Division”) and may require an amendment. It is the State’s expectation that the Contractor will meet the subcontractor commitments during the Contract term. The following certified IVOSB subcontractor(s) will be participating in this Contract: [Add additional IVOSBs using the same format.] IVOSB COMPANY NAME PHONE EMAIL OF CONTACT PERSON PERCENT Briefly describe the IVOSB service(s)/product(s) to be provided under this Contract and include the estimated date(s) for utilization during the Contract term: A copy of each subcontractor agreement must be submitted to the IVOSB Division within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Contract. The subcontractor agreements may be uploaded into Pay Audit (Indiana’s subcontractor payment auditing system), emailed to XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.XX.xxx, or mailed to IDOA, 000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Street, Room W-478, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Failure to provide a copy of any subcontractor agreement may be deemed a violation of the rules governing IVOSB procurement and may result in sanctions allowable under 25 IAC 9-5-2. Requests for changes must be submitted to XxxxxxxXxxxxxxxXxxxxxxxxx@xxxx.XX.xxx for review and approval before changing the participation plan submitted in connection with this Contract. The Contractor shall report payments made to certified IVOSB subcontractors under this Contract on a monthly basis using Pay Audit. The Contractor shall notify subcontractors that they must confirm payments received from the Contractor in Pay Audit. The Pay Audit system can be accessed on the IDOA webpage at: xxx.xx.xxx/xxxx/xxxx/xxxxxxxx.xxx. The Contractor may also be required to report IVOSB certified subcontractor payments directly to the IVOSB Division, as reasonably requested and in the format required by the IVOSB Division. The Contractor’s failure to comply with the provisions in this clause may be considered a material breach of the Contract.
