Independent Study Independent study is a program of independent study, research, and/or experience directly related to the duties described in the employee’s job description or related classification as determined by the Retraining and Study Committee, which promises professional values equivalent to that derived from formal study at a recognized educational institution.
Independent Entity 17.10.1 The SPD shall be an independent entity performing its obligations pursuant to the Agreement.
Independent Entities Business Associate and Covered Entity are independent entities, and this Agreement will not establish any relationship of partnership, joint venture, employment, franchise, or agency between Business Associate and Covered Entity. Neither Business Associate nor Covered Entity will have the power to bind the other or incur obligations on the other Party’s behalf without the other Party’s prior written consent, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.