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Memorandum of Agreement

To establish a

3+2 Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Program

Between

East Carolina University

(Greenville, North Carolina, USA)

After mutual consideration and review of programs and curricula offered at each institution of

higher education, East Carolina University (ECU), an accredited and recognized university

located in Greenville, North Carolina, USA and Anyang Institute of Technology (AYIT), an

accredited and recognized university located in Anyang, Henan, China agree to establish a 3+2

Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Program in Biology.

Principles and Guidelines:

1. Mutual Consent: The Program will be established by mutual consent by the respective

academic departments (or colleagues/schools) of both institutions.

study at AYIT prior to attending ECU. Eligible students will then have the opportunity to

apply for admission to ECU as a visiting non-degree seeking undergraduate student and

complete their AYIT bachelor’s degree by taking approved courses listed in Exhibit A at

ECU during year four of the Program. Upon earning their bachelor's degree from AYIT,

students may be invited to apply as a graduate student and continue in year five with the

Master's degree program at ECU.

5. Program Period: The Program is developed to allow for participating students to complete

both the bachelor's and Master's degrees within a five (5) calendar year period. However, this

is dependent on the performance of individual students.

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6. Undergraduate Admission Criteria: AYIT students must meet the educational and admission

requirements of AYIT. Neither acceptance by AYIT nor completion of the AYIT

requirements alone will entitle students for admission to ECU. For completion of the AYIT

bachelor's program at ECU, each student must meet all requirements for admission to ECU,

including, but not limited to English language proficiency. Students will be required to have

a minimum US equivalent cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75, and

participants in the AYIT partnership can register for graduate level courses prior to earning

their undergraduate degree as well as the graduate application process and timeline are listed

in Supplement A.

8. Undergraduate Visa Status: ECU agrees, subject to the requirements detailed in Section 6

above, to enroll the AYIT students as non-degree seeking F-1 undergraduate students for the

time period that the students are enrolled at ECU and completing the AYIT bachelor's

degree. Students under this visa category are required to enroll for a minimum of 12 credits

each semester they are enrolled at ECU and are subject to the same rules and regulations

9. Graduate Visa Status: ECU agrees, subject to the requirements detailed in Sections 4 and 7

seeking F-1 graduate students for the time period during which the students are enrolled at

ECU and working exclusively toward their Master’s degree. Students under this visa

category are required to enroll for a minimum of 9 credits each semester they are enrolled at

ECU and are subject to the same rules and regulations governing all students attending ECU

on F-1 student visas.

10. Tuition and Fees: Neither ECU nor AYIT shall be responsible for the costs of tuition and

fees, surcharges, books, equipment, room, board, travel, transportation, or other personal

expenses. ECU will inform the students, at the time of their acceptance, of the approximate

costs they will be responsible for.

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11. Transfer Credits: AYIT agrees to recognize the transfer credits earned at ECU as detailed in

Exhibit A, allowing the students in the Program to use the credits earned at ECU to meet the

requirements for a bachelor's degree. It is the responsibility of students to ensure that the

specific courses taken (as well as the number of credits earned) will satisfy requirements for

the bachelor's degree at AYIT.

13. Student Standards of Conduct: Visiting students shall be governed by the same regulations

and performance standards as all students in their host institution. The host institution

reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any participating student whose academic

standing or conduct warrants such action, provided that the student is notified of the intent to

release him/her, and is provided the opportunity to respond. Whenever possible, the host

institution will consult with the visiting student’s home university before finalizing each such

action. The host institution's Administrative Liaison will inform the home institution of the

student's last date of attendance if such action is taken.

14. Access to Facilities: Students shall be entitled to participate in any introduction or orientation

programs that may customarily be arranged for international students at ECU and shall have

institution.

16. Academic Transcripts: (1) Due to U.S. privacy laws, students must submit a written request

to ECU that will allow ECU to release a copy of the student's transcript to AYIT at the

conclusion of each semester. This request will be done in accordance with standard ECU

policies and procedures, and as permitted under FERPA. Pending receipt of the written

request, academic achievement reports for undergraduate students will be sent to AYIT from

ECU at the conclusion of each semester for which a student is enrolled at ECU. This will

occur generally within one week, but in no case later than three weeks, after the last day of

final examinations. In most cases, the reports will be in the form of a university transcript, to

be used at the discretion of AYIT. (2) AYIT will send the ECU Graduate School an updated

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who wishes to continue into the master’s portion of this agreement at ECU. AYIT

participants accepted into an ECU graduate program will be considered provisionally

admitted until such a time that the updated transcript showing an earned baccalaureate degree

is received. Transcripts should be received within eight weeks into the first semester the

AYIT participant is considered a graduate student. ECU reserves the right to rescind

Graduate School admission if evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree is not provided as

collaborative educational research in AYIT campus.

project.

publications resulting from activity under this Agreement and, subject to any conflicting

rights of third parties, agree that both universities may use the results obtained from the

activities conducted under this Agreement for internal education and research purposes.

any indemnities, reimbursements for expenses, or sharing of fees or profits arising from the

exchange.

21. Definition of Relationship: The relationship between ECU and AYIT under this Agreement

shall be that of independent contractors, and neither ECU nor AYIT shall be deemed, nor

hold itself out as being, a partner or agent of the other party. Neither ECU nor AYIT shall be

liable for acts of the other, nor shall they be liable for the acts of students participating in the

Program. Neither institution will use the name or logo of the other except to accurately

describe the services or benefits being provided by each institution. Any such description of

services or benefits shall be reviewed and confirmed for accuracy by the institution of which

the description is intended to reference. Neither ECU nor AYIT will in any manner state or

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22. Equal Opportunity Policies: Both institutions subscribe to a policy of equal opportunity and

shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, height, genetic information, marital status, disabled veteran

status, veteran status, or disability.

23. Limitations of Agreement: The obligations of the two institutions under this Agreement are

24. Duration of Agreement: This Agreement is subject to review at the end of the first year and

shall be effective for five (5) academic years beginning the semester after the final signature.

It shall be subject to revision, modification or renewal by mutual written agreement. Either

party may terminate the Agreement by written notice submitted at least 90 days in advance of

the upcoming academic-year semester. Termination of the agreement by either party will not

affect students already engaged in the Agreement, allowing students to remain enrolled for an

requirements for parties respectively that makes participation in the matters contemplated in

this agreement impractical. Termination shall be effective upon the date given in such notice,

which shall be as close to the end of the next session as possible under the circumstances.

25. Limitation of Resources Committed: This agreement does not create an obligation for either

party to provide resources necessary to carry out any part of the Agreement except as

approved by the party responsible for providing these resources.

26. Compliance and Dispute Resolution: Each party agrees to comply with and to be separately

responsible for compliance with all laws, including, but not limited to immigration

compliance, employment and anti-discrimination laws, which may be applicable to their

respective activities under the Program. The Parties record their intention that, if any dispute

or include Anyang Institute of Technology or its students. Further, although East Carolina

University may agree to accept certain course work from Anyang Institute of Technology to

be applied toward an award from East Carolina University, that course work may not be

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accepted by other colleges or universities in transfer, even if it appears on a transcript from

East Carolina University. The decision to accept course work in transfer from any institution

is made by the institution considering the acceptance of credits or course work.

28. U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: AYIT warrants that it is familiar with the U.S. laws

prohibiting corruption and bribery under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The parties

29. Export Control: Under no circumstances will any collaboration include or require disclosure

of export controlled items or information, such as equipment, components, software, and

technology specifications, subject to Export Administration Regulations (EAR)(CFR 15 Parts

300-799), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)(CFR 22 Parts 120-130), or any

other export control related regulations (including but not limited to, Office of Foreign Assets

Control). ECU will conduct export control screens on all visiting faculty, staff and/or

scholars selected for participation. Visiting students, faculty and/or scholars will not be

30. Notices: Any notices or other communications between the parties shall be in writing and

Any notice of communication shall be addressed as follows or at such other address as may

be from time to time designated in writing in accordance with this Section 12.06:

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Supplement A

ECU-AYIT Integrated Bachelor’s and Masters’ Degree Program in Biology

1. Administrative Liaisons:

USA

AYIT:

Dan Li Phone: 85-372-2909821

Deputy Director Email: [email protected]

School of Biology and Food Engineering Address: 220 A-13 Building

Anyang Instiute of Technology West of Huanghe Road

Anyang Institute of Technology

Anyang City, Henan Province

P.R.China

exam or 6.0 or above on the IELTS exam may apply for admission to ECU as visiting,

non-degree seeking undergraduate students.