GENERAL PROVISIONS

Use the following clauses in educational service agreements:

1.  FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, and add the following paragraphs (h) through (m).

(h)  "Term" means the period of time into which the Contractor divides the academic year for purposes of instruction. This includes "semester," "trimester," "quarter," or any similar word the Contractor may use.

(i)  "Course" means a series of lectures or instructions, and laboratory periods, relating to one specific representation of subject matter, such as Elementary College Algebra, German 401, or Surveying. Normally, a student completes a course in one term and receives a certain number of semester hours credit (or equivalent) upon successful completion.

(j)  "Curriculum" means a series of courses having a unified purpose and belonging primarily to one major academic field. It will usually include certain required courses and elective courses within established criteria. Examples include Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Fine and Applied Arts, and Physics. A curriculum normally covers more than one term and leads to a degree or diploma upon successful completion.

(k)  "Catalog" means any medium by which the Contractor publicly announces terms and conditions for enrollment in the Contractor's institution, including tuition and fees to be charged. This includes "bulletin," "announcement," or any other similar word the Contractor may use.

(l)  "Tuition" means the amount of money charged by an educational institution for instruction, not including fees.

(m)  "Fees" means those applicable charges directly related to enrollment in the Contractor's institution. Unless specifically allowed in the request for services, fees shall not include-

(1)  Any permit charge, such as parking and vehicle registration; or

(2)  Charges for services of a personal nature, such as food, housing, and laundry.

2.  FAR 52.203-3, Gratuities.

3.  FAR 52.203-5, Covenant Against Contingent Fees.

4.  FAR 52.204-1, Approval of Contract, if required by department/agency procedures.

5.  FAR 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

6.  FAR 52.215-8, Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format.

7.  Conflicts Between Agreement and Catalog. Insert the following clause: