Calvin University encourages its employees to supply consent so that the Form W-2 may be received electronically. This option is only available for faculty, staff and students employed at the time of the distribution of W-2’s.

Electronic consent

Benefits of consenting to electronic W-2s include the following:

• Earlier access to the Form W-2 (online forms will be available when they are created, while paper forms will be mailed on January 31.)
• No possibility a form might be lost, stolen, delayed or misplaced.
• Access to the form is available on any device
• Access is secure, as the forms may only be accessed with the employee’s Calvin credentials
• The online form is in the same format as the printed copy. An employee can print as many copies as needed, and can be saved to a home computer.
• Prior year’s forms are also available for an indefinite period of time.
• Online consent remains in force unless revoked. No annual renewal is required.
• The university realizes significant cost-savings in printing and postage.

Consent for electronic W-2 can be done via Workday.

Upon graduating or terminating employment at Calvin University

Students who graduate, and employees who terminate their employment will no longer have access to Calvin online resources. As a result, the Payroll office will send a paper copy of your W-2 to your last known preferred mailing address. Please keep Calvin up-to-date on any address changes to ensure that you receive your tax documents in a timely manner. W-2’s from prior years can also be received through the Payroll office.

Faculty and staff can update their contact information at any time in Workday. See the Workday@Calvin SharePoint resources page for more information

The USATF Level 2 Program is certified by the National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE). It provides an advanced, in-depth quality education in one event group and the knowledge, skills, and values to write a comprehensive training plan for diverse groups of athletes at any level. The program is delivered face-to-face, online, and in hybrid formats. It includes online sports science instruction and exams covering biomechanics, physiology, skill acquisition, and training theory for all first-time participants, along with a field experience that aligns with the National Standards for Sport Coaches (NSSC). At the school, coaches are separated into event specific groups which focus on the technical aspects using a variety of instructional techniques and further develop core coaching responsibilities. Coaches are tested on their knowledge, skills, and values and are presented a Level 2 certificate at graduation.

Event disciplines offered include:

• Sprints/Hurdles/Relays
• Endurance
• Jumps
• Throws
• Combined Events
• Youth Specialization

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the USATF Level 2 School, participants will be able to:

1. Develop a vision, plans, and practices for LTAD based on an athlete-centered coaching philosophy for individuals within communities.
2. Engage in and support ethical practices, behaviors, and codes of conduct in track and field.
3. Build positive, professional relationships through effective communications with stakeholders from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
4. Develop emotionally and physically safe environments and practices that reduce the risk of injuries in track and field.
5. Create a positive, inclusive climate and implement best practices for participation of all groups and individuals.
6. Plan, teach, assess, and adapt event-specific training based on sound teaching, learning, and sport science principles.
7. Strive for continuous improvement through self-reflection and professional development.

Application Requirements

To apply for the Level 2 School a coach must:

• Be a current USATF member and at least 18 years of age
• Hold a current USATF Level 1 certificate
• Have a minimum of 3 years of track and field, cross country, club or personal run coaching experience

Course Classifications

FIRST TIME PARTICIPANT

Anyone attending the USATF Level 2 School for the first time is required to register as a first-time participant. This group reviews online sports science content prior to day 1 of the Level 2 School and completes a field experience (reflective journal). 

ALUMNI

Alumni have previously taken the Level 2 School and are returning to review an additional event area. Alumni are not required to review the Sports Science modules or complete the field experience (reflective journal) requirement.

YOUTH SPECIALIZATION

The Youth Specialization discipline is designed to address the needs of those seeking advanced training in coaching the developing athlete. The program supports youth, middle and high school coaches as they face challenges ranging from introducing the sport to novices to the unique concerns associated with preparing young elite athletes striving for spots on the podium at state, national, and international championships.

SPORTS SCIENCE Modules

The Level 2 Sports Science course includes lecture videos, supplemental readings, insight discussions, and quizzes across biomechanics, physiology, skill acquisition, and training theory. Enrollment is encouraged at least 30 days prior to the Level 2 School start and required for all first time participants. Course completion is rated at 20 hours.

FIELD EXPERIENCE (Reflective Journal)

One of the requirements for completion of the USATF Level 2 School is a relevant practical experience outside of classroom time recorded into a reflective journal for all first-time participants, a substantial portion of which will occur during the sport science discussions and event-specific Level 2 School activities. The USATF Level 2 instructors, your peers, and self-selected experts will serve as mentors and colleagues who will add insights on real-world applications. The peer reviewed assignment is due at the Level 2 School closing session. Alumni are exempt from the assignment.

Required Texts:

Benefits

• Recognition as a USATF Level 2 Coach and exempt from Level 1 Recertification
• Curriculum book covering sports science and individual events
• Skills and knowledge to coach athletes at the high school through collegiate level
• Interaction and mentoring opportunities with the nation’s top coaches

Level 2 certificate holders interested in joining the USATF Registered Coaches Program must maintain USATF 3-Step SafeSport Compliance requirements to remain active on the SafeSport Compliant and Coaches Registry lists.
 

Cybercriminals are more likely to attack vulnerabilities with a high CVE score within seven days. These are the top one percent of bugs in terms of severity.

Common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) with a high vulnerability score are exploited with 327 times greater likelihood within seven days of publication. This finding can help cybersecurity teams in organizations prioritize patches.

The finding comes from FortiGuard Labs’ latest Global Threat Landscape report. The conclusion was made based on an analysis of data for a six-year period, during which more than 11,000 vulnerabilities were published.

Fewer ransomware attacks

During the first half of 2023, researchers also noticed that fewer organizations were affected by ransomware than compared to all of 2022. Instead of launching many ransomware attacks, hackers are becoming more targeted. According to the researchers, cybercriminals aim for a higher return on investment.

The number of malware families is growing steadily, though. In the past five years, the number of malware families that found their way into at least 10 percent of all organizations is said to have doubled.

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Compromised longer

Finally, the study again shows that corporate networks are being compromised longer. FortiGuard Labs looked specifically at the number of active days of botnets. The definition within this study is the time that elapses between the first and last time a botnet scans a security sensor. In the first six months of 2023, it took an average of 83 days for communication between bots and their command and control (C2) server to be broken. Compared to five years ago, the number of active days increased by a factor of a thousand. Security teams can factor this in when evaluating the importance of rapid incident response.

Some hospitals and health systems are outsourcing IT jobs in a move to reduce operating costs and allow their former employees to retain jobs.

Below are two hospitals outsourcing IT jobs, as reported by Becker's since July 18: 

• Providence, R.I.-based Care New England said it will outsource some of its IT employees to health IT provider Kyndryl. Under the agreement, employees will join Kyndryl's team and will provide technical services to the health system. The move was made to reduce operating costs and supply IT employees more career advancements, according to Care New England.
   
• Franciscan Alliance, the parent company of Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Health Indianapolis, said it will move 61 employees from its information services department to an outside company and end their employment with Franciscan, effective Sept. 30.

Cenovus Energy (CVE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.93 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 3.13%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil company would post earnings of $0.22 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.24, delivering a surprise of 9.09%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Cenovus , which belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Integrated - Canadian industry, posted revenues of $9.11 billion for the quarter ended June 2023, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.05%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $15.02 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Cenovus shares have lost about 7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 18.9%.

What's Next for Cenovus?

While Cenovus has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

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Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Cenovus: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.57 on $10.09 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.62 on $39 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Oil and Gas - Integrated - Canadian is currently in the top 24% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

One other stock from the same industry, Suncor Energy (SU), is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2023.

This energy company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -69.3%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 3.9% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.

Suncor Energy's revenues are expected to be $7.93 billion, down 37.5% from the year-ago quarter.

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Information:

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was announced in October 2016 as the company’s new flagship phablet. This device is made out of metal and glass, while it sports a physical home key below the display, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner. The Mi Note 2 features a curved AMOLED display, and it looks really sleek overall, and it reminds us of the Galaxy Note 7 quite a bit, though mostly because of the curved display.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features a 5.7-inch fullHD (1920 x 1080) curved AMOLED display, 4GB / 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB of internal storage. The device is fueled by the Snapdragon 821 64-bit quad-core SoC, and a 4,070mAh battery is also a part of this package. The 22.5-megapixel shooter is placed on the back of the Mi Note 2, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes pre-installed on this device, while the company’s MIUI 8 OS comes installed on top of Google’s offering.

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The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is one of the better-looking smartphones released this year. This phablet comes with top of the line specs, and also build, while it looks quite sleek thanks to those curves on the back and front. If you wanted to purchase the Galaxy Note 7, or you did and had to take it back, then this might be a great alternative considering that the Galaxy Note 7 is no longer available. The Mi Note 2 does not come with a stylus, and it’s also a considerably different approach to Android thanks to its UI, but if you’re looking for a 5.7-inch phablet with a curved display, a physical home button and an AMOLED display, you really don’t have all that many options.

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This Policy reflects the intention of Drexel University ("University") to implement an information security program ("Program") that (i) ensures the security and confidentiality of covered records, (ii) protects against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security of such records, and (iii) protects against the unauthorized access or use of such records or information in ways that could result in substantial harm to students, faculty and staff. This Policy incorporates by reference any other University policies and procedures that deal with obligations to maintain the security of confidential information or the implementation of security plans, such as the Security of Information and Networked Systems Plan.

Designation of Representatives:

The University's Associate Vice President of Core Technology Infrastructure is designated as the Program Officer who shall be responsible for coordinating the implementation of this policy. The Program Officer may designate other representatives of the University to oversee and coordinate particular elements of the Policy.

Definitions:

Non-Public Financial Information: Any information (i) a student or other third party provides in order to obtain a financial service from the University, (ii) about a student or other third party resulting from any transaction with the University involving a financial service, or (iii) otherwise obtained about a student or other third party in connection with providing a financial service to that person. Non-Public Financial Information may be in paper, electronic or other form.

Elements of the Program:

• Risk Identification and Assessment.
  The University shall undertake to identify and assess external and internal risks to the security, confidentiality, and integrity of Non-Public Financial Information that could result in the unauthorized disclosure, misuse, alteration, destruction or other compromise of such information. The Program Officer will establish procedures for identifying and assessing such risks, including the evaluation of the effectiveness of the University's procedures, policies and practices relating to access to and use of Non-Public Financial Information.
• Information Systems and Information Processing and Disposal.
  The Program Officer will coordinate with representatives of the University and outside auditors to assess and monitor the risks of unintentional disclosure of Non-Public Financial Information arising from the University's information systems, including network and software design, information processing, and the storage, transmission and disposal of Non-Public Financial Information.
• Detecting, Preventing and Responding to Attacks.
  The Program Officer will evaluate procedures for and methods of detecting, preventing and responding to attacks or other system failures and existing network access and security policies and procedures, as well as procedures for coordinating responses to network attacks.
• Designing and Implementing Safeguards.
  The Program Officer will design and implement safeguards to control the risks identified through such assessments and to test or monitor the effectiveness of such safeguards. Such testing and monitoring may be accomplished through existing network monitoring and problem escalation procedures.
• Overseeing Service Providers.
  The Program Officer shall coordinate with those responsible for the third party service procurement activities to institute methods for, selecting and retaining only those service providers that are capable of maintaining appropriate safeguards for Non-Public Financial Information of students and other third parties to which they will have access. The Office of General Counsel will develop and incorporate standard, contractual protections applicable to third party service providers that will require such providers to implement and maintain appropriate safeguards. These standards shall apply to all existing and future contracts entered into with such third party service providers, provided that amendments to contracts entered into prior to June 24, 2002 are not required to be effective until May 2004.
• Employee Training and Management.
  The Program Officer shall designate other representatives of the University to provide training to employees of the University regarding security initiatives to minimize the disclosure of Non-Public Financial Information.
• Adjustments to Program.
  The Program Officer shall adjust the University's security initiatives based on the risk identification and assessment activities as well as any material changes to the University's operations or other circumstances that may have a material impact on the University's security initiatives.