Each new regular employee, exempt or nonexempt, serves a trial period of employment designed to allow the university to determine if the employee has the necessary attributes and competencies to perform the essential duties of his/her position. Nonexempt regular employees new to the university generally serve an "original" probationary period of six (6) months. Exempt employees new to the university generally serve a probationary period of one (1) year.

This term is frequently misunderstood given that it is also used to describe radioactive materials and ionized radiation. In the context of Low Intensity Laser Therapy, "radiation" simply means the transmission of energy. LILT does produce radiation, but as photon energy in the visible red and near infra-red regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

In a group insurance policy, a preexisting medical condition is defined as a physical or mental condition for which medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment was recommended or received within six months prior to the insured's enrollment under the plan. Insurance contracts may not cover these preexisting medical conditions for a period of time after you enroll in the plan.

This is a term used to describe 'the ascribing of human characteristics to non human things'. In this case, we tend to attach our emotional feelings to wild birds, forgetting that these are wild creatures and do not have human emotions as we might think. They instead live primarily by instincts. This is a study that can get very in-depth and I don't want to get into it here, but just remember, wild creatures don't show emotions as we humans do.

This term is often used to compare games with one another. It refers to a game that is typical of Downtown Las Vegas - double down allowed on any initial two cards, dealer hits soft-17, resplits and insurance allowed. Las Vegas "Strip" rules improve the player's odds slightly requiring the dealer to stand on all 17s. [Issue 4.3]

A sustained response is where no presence of the virus can be detected immediately after therapy, and for six months afterwards. Recent research shows that 99% of these people maintain their viral clearance for at least fours years and it is believed their response will last indefinitely. It is also becoming clear that the majority of people who experience a sustained response will enjoy a reversal of their underlying liver damage, even from the stage of cirrhosis.

The term is used to describe a horse that does not wear a bit and is 'barefoot". Technically a horse that does not wear a bit and is not shod might be described as "ironfree" - however there is a world of difference between a horse that is not shod and a horse that is "barefoot trimmed".

Bond quality means the creditworthiness of the issuing organization—the likelihood that it will be able to repay its debt. Independent rating services, such as Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor’s Corporation, publish directories (available in most large libraries) that rate bond quality. A lower rating means the service associates a greater credit risk with that particular bond issue.

No. When an employee completes their probationary period, a final review is conducted. This is not to say that on-going coaching and tracking should not be performed.

When replacing power valves to ensure they work correctly, give the required sound and ensure a long working life we recommend the amplifier is re biased. If the bias is not set every time the power valves are replaced this can and will cause damage to the valves and amplifier. All work of this nature must be carried out by a qualified engineer.

The term "tax-deferred" refers to payroll deductions which are not subject to federal or state taxes at the time of the deduction. Taxation of the income is delayed or "deferred" until the money is withdrawn from a retirement plan account at the time of retirement.

In general terms it means a home that is environmentally "friendly" and promotes good health. This often means a reduction in chemical exposures, particularly in regard to cleaning chemicals, and "off-gassing" of toxins emanating from items such as pressed wood furniture, carpet padding, or stain-resistant fabrics. It also includes concerns about mold, which grows in wet or damp places and can cause respiratory problems and neurotoxic effects.

Universal Precautions is OSHA's required method of control to protect employees from exposure to all human blood and OPIM. The term, "Universal Precautions," refers to a concept of bloodborne disease control which requires that all human blood and certain human body fluids are treated as if known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens.

The term 'Cleared Adult' means that this person is over the age of 18 and has successfully completed a Criminal Background check as discussed in the manual "For the Sake of God's Children" published in May 2003 by the Diocese of Wilmington.

Body image is the term used to describe how we see ourselves when we look in the mirror -- and how we believe others see us. Different than a reflection, which is what the mirror "sees," body image encompasses the state of mind in which we view that reflection. For example, a stranger may look at you and see an attractive, well-groomed person. But you may see yourself as overweight, unattractive, or even ugly ? and believe that others see you that way as well.

USPS stands for University Support Personnel System. For more information, go to the employee handbook and refer to the table of contents for General Information for USPS and TEAMS employees

TEAMS stands for Technical, Executive, Administrative, and Managerial Support. For more information go to the employee handbook and refer to the table of contents for General Information for SUS and TEAMS employees. Answers to this, and other employment related questions can be found here: http://www.hr.ufl.edu/job/faq.htm

Yes. The length of your probationary period is based on your job classification. Normally, probationary periods range from 6 months to 12 months.

Although anyone (employee or constituent) can request that the Board investigate a violation of the Rules under Rule 16.1, probationary employees have NO rights as it concerns their employment status. In accordance with Rule 9.4, either employee must request the return to the Employee Relations Director in writing. Probationary employees' requests are handled through the Employee Relations Department.

Quoting refers to quotes of other people's posts to the list. It does not refer to quoting of Lois McMaster Bujold's material, although excessive quoting of that should be avoided too, for other obvious reasons.

This term refers to devices that are used for selling, purchasing, exchanging, custody transfer, or establishing the cost for services or hire on the basis of a measurement.

The Territorial Pact is an agreement between public and private bodies for the identification of diverse interventions aimed at the promotion of local development, for an eventual coordinated effort.

The providing of assistance in the identification of investors (or financial consortiums in the case of complex projects), the structuring and management of contract financing and the signing and erogation of finance.

ELF stands for Electronic Lodgement File, which is the online file that will be shared to complete an EC transaction.

Adult students generally don't want to spend years and years earning a degree. That's why Cambridge College works hard to create schedules that meet adult students' needs. We offer intensive weekend classes in the fall and spring, and weekday and weekend classes in the summer, when adult students are available. Fewer, longer class meetings require less travel time and allow more time to focus on in-depth topics.

Beaver pelts were such a valuable commodity that the Hbc preferred to trade for what was known as "'made-beaver'". This unit represented the estimated value of a prime beaver pelt - flesh removed, stretched, properly tanned and ready for trade - on the London market, and it served as a standard accounting unit. Learn more about the Standard of Trade.

Biosecurity is the term used to cover all the actions that may be taken to protect a group of animals (i.e. your herd/flock) from a disease and the spread of that disease to other animals or properties. These actions include simple management practices such as controlling movement of stock or restricting the access of people and vehicles to areas where there are no stock.

Self contained accommodation at our property means all the luxury and standards of a world class hotel, minus all the frills that add to the cost - and sometimes simply get in the way of your own personal downtime.

Deep concealment is when it is more important to conceal the weapon than to achieve a fast draw. Belly band holsters and the KRAMER undershirt holster are both good examples of deep concealment holsters.

Good holster design will allow a full firing grip as soon as the gun is grasped. This means that you can draw your gun and comfortably fire it without having to shift the position of your hand on the gun in order to attain a more comfortable grip.