USU definition

USU means United States University, the fictitious business name of the Company registered in San Diego County, California.

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USU or the “University”), a recipient of Department funding, failed to respond adequately to allegations of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, of students in its education programs and activities. On October 2, 2019, the United States notified the University of areas in which the Department alleges the University failed to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681–1688, and its implementing regulations, 28 C.F.R. pt. 54, which prohibit sex discrimination in education programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance (referred to herein collectively as “Title IX”). The Department and the University enter into this Agreement to address the University’s obligations under Title IX to stop and prevent the recurrence of sexual harassment that creates a hostile learning environment, including sexual assault, and to provide clear, consistent, and equitable policies and grievance procedures that provide for prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging conduct that is prohibited by Title IX. The Department acknowledges that prior to and during the time in which the Department’s compliance review in this matter was pending, the University has proactively taken steps to strengthen its prevention of and response to sexual harassment and assault.1 Most significantly, the University has, among other proactive steps, created a dedicated Title IX Coordinator position supported by and reporting to the Executive Director of the Office of Equity (a new executive position); created and filled a Prevention Coordinator position dedicated to developing, evaluating, and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies; expanded investigative capacity and expertise in the Office of Equity, including adding an additional investigator; created a position dedicated primarily to providing supportive measures (including academic accommodations) to students who have experienced sexual harassment or assault; reviewed and enhanced training and prevention programs for students and employees, including the “Upstanding” initiative, designed to promote stakeholder-based interventions toward the prevention of discrimination and other problematic situations; developed a Title IX website and coordinating literature providing targeted educational resources and information; and began the process to fully revise the University’s anti-discrimination policies and procedures to better comply with applicable l...

USU means US Unwired Inc., a Louisiana corporation.

Examples of USU in a sentence

• USU carries insurance through the State Risk Manager of the State of Utah up to the limits required by the State Risk Manager and applicable law.

• Nothing in the Contract shall require USU to carry different or additional insurance, and any obligations of USU contained in the Contract to name a party as additional insured shall be limited to naming such party as additional insured with respect to USU's negligent acts or omissions.

• Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the Contract, USU may disclose any information or record to the extent required by GRAMA or otherwise required by law, and to USU's employees, attorneys, accountants, consultants and other representatives on a need to know basis; provided, that such representatives shall be subject to confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those set forth in the Contract.

• Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Contract, any indemnity obligations of USU contained in the Contract are subject to the Act and are further limited only to claims that arise directly and solely from the negligent acts or omissions of USU.

• USU shall not be liable for any special, consequential, lost profit, expectation, punitive or other indirect damages in connection with any claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether grounded in tort (including negligence), strict liability, contract, or otherwise.

• Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Agreement, any indemnity obligations of USU contained in the Agreement are subject to the Act and are further limited only to claims that arise directly and solely from the negligent acts or omissions of USU.

• Nothing in the Agreement shall require USU to carry different or additional insurance, and any obligations of USU contained in the Agreement to name a party as additional insured shall be limited to naming such party as additional insured with respect to USU's negligent acts or omissions.

• Nothing in the Contract shall be construed as a waiver by USU of any protections, rights, or defenses applicable to USU under the Act, including without limitation, the provisions of Section 63G-7-604 regarding limitation of judgments.

• USU reserves the right to withhold payment if Contractor neglects to provide the services as set forth above.

• Pursuant to Section 63G-2-309 of GRAMA, any confidential information provided to USU that Contractor believes should be protected from disclosure must be accompanied by a written claim of confidentiality with a concise statement of reasons supporting such claim.

More Definitions of USU

USU means the NSW Local Government, Clerical, Administrative, Energy, Airline & Utilities Branch of the United Services Union

USU means Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Science.

USU means the New South Wales Local Government, Clerical Administrative, Energy, Airlines and Utilities Union Settlement period means the financial year, commencing 1 July and ending 30 June of any year

USU means Utah State University

USU means the New South Wales Local Government, Clerical, Administrative, Energy, Airlines and Utilities Union.

USU or “the University”) is issuing this RFP for the purpose of selecting a qualified contractor to provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and labor required to provide efficient, comprehensive custodial cleaning services.