In three years I learned more about standards, commitment and yes, life, than I did in six years of university.
A college that prides itself on its values — rigorous academic standards, commitment to the common good, historical involvement in the abolition and Social Gospel movements — inflicted a defeat so absolute that it borders on public humiliation.
Observing this dynamic, I responded with columns emphasizing that, as the digital transformation proceeds, The Times should more forcefully communicate its brand values — its high standards, commitment to accountability, etc. — by publishing those standards more prominently and communicating directly with readers on an NYTimes.com reader portal of some kind.
Tactics, expectations, standards, commitment, dedication — all remain a constant.
(E.g. PNaCl and Chromecast avoided Blink's Web standards commitments by declaring themselves not part of Blink).
Founded in 1975 to stimulate loyalty among alumni and to set a standard of commitment that encourages support from others, the Barrister Donor Society recognizes alumni and friends whose generous support enables Duke to maintain its status as one of the top law schools in the country.
The standard mortgage commitment is only good for 60 days, said Anthony F. Panza, the president of Residential First, which has special programs for buyers of new houses.
"We are also looking for other settings that might provide him with some form of shelter and treatment even if he does not meet the standard for commitment".
And these days, because of further changes, the standard time commitment in many counties is one day or one trial, allowing many people to be in and out of court in a day or two.
The officers, Board of Directors, and staff of UJA-Federation of New York mourn with profound sadness the loss of Sam Catton, whose historic leadership as a founder of our Syrian Sephardic Campaign strengthened our community and set a standard of commitment to Jewish life and learning that continues on in the efforts of his family.
