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  Yale University Library - Education - Professional Associations and Organizations
The AFT is an 940,000-member union of public and professional employees, including public and private school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, higher education faculty and professionals, employees of state and local governments, nurses and health professionals.
Organized into a network of more than 110 affiliated state, local, and regional councils and associated groups, the NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.
Organizations Concerned about Rural Education (OCRE) is a coalition of more than two dozen education, farm, rural, technology and utility organizations concerned for the economic future of rural America, particularly the education of rural children.
www.library.yale.edu /socsci/subjguides/education/association.html   (2257 words)

  
 NigeriaWEB (Professional Organizations)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The organization of Nigerian Building Professionals (ONBP) was formed in Chicago in June, 1993, after a successful reception that honored one of their own: Architect, Femi Majekodunmi, from Lagos, the past president of World Congress of Architects with the objective of enriching and enhancing the educational and professional development of its members.
Nigerian-American Public Professionals Association (NAPPA) was organized as a not-for-profit organization in 1998 to provide a forum for Nigerians in various governmental and public agencies to discuss the many issues, challenges and opportunities that exist in the public service sector and the needs of our community at large.
Nigerian-American Bar Association is a national not-for-profit professional organization of attorneys of Nigerian and/or American descent created to foster professional network, further trade, investment, commerce, professional and cultural exchange between Nigeria and the United States, promote social justice and elevate professional standards and integrity.
odili.net /pros.html   (480 words)

  
 AE: Professional Organization Links-Bio
American Ornithologists' Union, the oldest and largest organization in the New World devoted to the scientific study of birds, is a professional organization.
Coalition for Education in the Life Sciences*** is a national coalition of professional societies in the biological sciences that have joined together in an effort to improve undergraduate education in the life sciences.
Society for Conservation Biology is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.
www.accessexcellence.org /RC/proforg.html   (2217 words)

  
 Genomics|Links|Professional Organizations and Societies
Organization represents the chronic disease interests of the state and territorial health agencies and the District of Columbia.
A nursing specialty organization dedicated to fostering the scientific and professional growth of nurses in human genetics.
is a group of individuals and organizations involved in birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention.
www.cdc.gov /genomics/links/profession.htm   (544 words)

  
 Professional Organizations in Anthropology
Over the years, a number of professional organizations have been formed to meet the needs of anthropologists for scholarly assistance, communication of research, development of ethical standards, and to represent anthropological concerns to the public.
The faculty urges you to join professional organizations as a student and become involved in your chosen profession within a wider sphere.
This is the parent organization for all anthropologists, its annual meeting covers the four traditional subdisciplines of Anthropology and Applied Anthropology.
www.anthro.fsu.edu /grad/proforgan.html   (824 words)

  
 BioTech: Professional Resources: Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The AAAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and technology.
This organization has branches in Europe and the U.S. and is dedicated to promoting discussion and education about genetics research issues.
TBI is a non-profit organization which promotes the growth of biotechnology in the Toronto area.
biotech.icmb.utexas.edu /pages/professional/prores3.html   (546 words)

  
 The Universal Black Pages
The organization's major focus is to bring together African Americans and other minority groups primarily in Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.
The National Association of Precollege Directors (NAPD) Non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the pool of students pursuing engineering, mathematics, and technology-based college study.
OMIK Amateur Electronic Communications Association, Inc. Non-profit national professional association dedicated to promoting the visibility, education, empowerment and interaction of its membership and the understanding and value that diverse design perspectives contribute to world culture and commerce.
www.ubp.com /Professional_Organizations   (981 words)

  
 Document Management and Retention for Professional Services Using the Microsoft Office System
Client information in professional services organizations is often held in unstructured forms such as text files, graphic files, and e-mail.
Professional services organizations recognize the critical need for a good document management and retention solution, but they might find implementing such a solution to be prohibitively time-consuming or expensive.
Organizations face increased risk due to lost or unsaved documents and a lack of corporate quality control and enforcement of standards and guidelines.
www.microsoft.com /office/showcase/psdocretention/default.mspx   (681 words)

  
 Peer Resources: Professional Organizations, Associations, Consortiums, and Networks for Coaches
Professional development of members is considered a high priority and the organization provides publications, seminars, conferences or other materials or events exclusively to or for the use of members.
Whether the organization is for-profit or not-for-profit appears less important than whether the accounting practices, management of funds received from members, and disbursements for the organization are made in a way that is responsible, accountable, and relevant to the publicly-stated purposes of the organization.
Typically the main difference between a service organization and a professional association is in the degree to which they are involved in governing, monitoring, or enforcing the actions of their members.
www.peer.ca /coachorgs.html   (5920 words)

  
 LGBT Professional Organizations
Professional Organization of Women in Entertainment Reaching UP Realizing the need for a professional organization for women to unite, create, share, grow, learn, give and belong, POWER UP was created.
The Network is a fundraising organization, which leverages its events as opportunities for lesbian and gay professionals from various disciplines to interact and socialize.
CPNA (Chicago Professional Networking Association) began in 1987, when a small group of business professionals decided to begin meeting on a monthly basis to share information and support for gays and lesbians in the workplace.
www.outintvandfilm.org /resources/professional.html   (716 words)

  
 Professional Organizations - College of Information Studies (CLIS)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
National organizations in library science offer students and professionals the opportunity to meet people within the same field, to exchange ideas, and to learn from experienced professionals.
A wide variety of organizations exist, and students are encouraged to join those within their expected graduation specialties.
Most organizations offer special, lower membership rates for students who are enrolled at least half-time in a library science program.
www.clis.umd.edu /resources/prof_orgs.html   (1252 words)

  
 The ASCAP Resource Guide: THEATRE AND CABARET
Organized by year, this book provides a brief synopsis of each show, with lists of the cast, songs, original authors, lyricists, songwriters, producers, directors, and also the location of the New York run for the musical.
A professional organization for playwrights and lyricists, which develops standard contracts for commercial and non-commercial productions of new plays, and provides opportunities for networking and presents monthly lectures.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs is a not-for-profit organization that presents an annual awards show; "Performers Seminars" on many aspects of performing, writing and producing; and also co-produces with ASCAP the "Songwriters Showcases," spotlighting new songwriting and performing talent.
www.ascap.com /resource/resource-6.html   (949 words)

  
 Professional Resources: Organizations
Professional Organizations have many veteran teachers that can offer you the help you need.
The NABT is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to building a bridge of communication between beginning educators, years 1-3.
The organization is dedicated to giving new teachers the support, expertise, and tools to help guide students along the path of educational improvement, community involvement, and improved self-esteem.
www.inspiringteachers.com /professional/organizations   (462 words)

  
 The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Chemical Engineering: Professional Organizations
Professional organizations and activities relevant to chemical and process engineering.
The American Vacuum Society is a non-profit professional society dedicated to advancing the science and technology of films and coatings, microelectronics, nanostructures, surfaces and interfaces, plasmas, vacuum, and manufacturing processes.
The Electrochemical Society is an international educational, nonprofit organization concerned with a broad range of phenomena related to electrochemical and solid state science and technology.
www.che.ufl.edu /WWW-CHE/topics/professional.html   (608 words)

  
 ProGardenBiz Green Industry Professional Organizations
Professional and Trade Associations are organized around a functional area or a field of interest.
For instance, a professional association might hold a monthly dinner meeting in a local hotel which offers members a chance to network with other professionals in that functional area, followed by a lecture on a current topic of professional interest.
Some professionals find that having a network of friends and acquaintances in other companies who can offer advice is useful when they are facing a tough challenge on the job.
www.progardenbiz.com /currentissue/ProOrg.html   (1309 words)

  
 Professional Organizations and Government Institutions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Computer organizations promoting ethics in computing are striving to stimulate and heighten awareness of the social and ethical implications of all aspects of computers and information technology, including design, manufacture, disposal, and applications derived for any purpose.
AAAS, pronounced "Triple-A-S", is a nonprofit professional society dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and technology.
The ACS as the recognized association for IT professionals and has become the public voice of the IT professional and the guardian of professional ethics and standards.
www.cs.utexas.edu /users/ethics/liability/Orgs.html   (363 words)

  
 About ED - Educational Associations and Organizations
AFT is an 900,000-member union of public and professional employees, including public and private school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs), higher education faculty and professionals, employees of state and local governments, nurses and health professionals.
The Council of Chief State School Officers is a nationwide, nonprofit organization composed of public officials who lead the departments responsible for elementary and secondary education in the states, the U.S. extra-state jurisdictions, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools.
The International Society for Technology in Education is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to the improvement of education through computer-based technology.
www.ed.gov /about/contacts/gen/othersites/associations.html   (1670 words)

  
 Mathematics Archives - Professional Societies
California Mathematics Council is a professional organization that promotes mathematics education by fostering excellence and leadership in mathematics teaching, curriculum and instruction through teacher awards and conferences.
The Missouri Mathematics Association for the Advancement of Teacher Training is an organization of college professors in the state of Missouri concerned with issues involving the education and preparation of mathematics teachers (at all levels).
Founded in 1920 as a not-for-profit professional and educational association, NCTM is the largest organization dedicated to the improvement of mathematics education and to meeting the needs of teachers of mathematics.
archives.math.utk.edu /societies.html   (6391 words)

  
 SBA - Business Opportunities | Special Interests: Professional Organizations
This is reflected in the worldwide growth of such professionals and the support we received in creating the International Association of Contract and Commercial Managers.
ISM is a progressive association with a mission to provide national and international leadership in purchasing and materials management, particularly in the areas of education, research and standards of excellence.
SOLE - The International Society of Logistics is a non-profit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.
www.sba.gov /businessop/special/proorg.html   (1148 words)

  
 Professional Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Many of the organizations have yearly national or international conferences at which art works are displayed or compositions are performed.
Audio Engineering Society, AES, is an organization that specializes in the research and development of new and improved pro audio devices.
This is a highly technical group, as a matter of fact, you have to apply to be a member.
eamusic.dartmouth.edu /~wowem/informs/organizations.html   (543 words)

  
 CWRC Professional Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Ottawa-based organization run by youth and former youth in care, for youth in care.
The CWLC is a federally incorporated charitable organization active in canadian policy, research and advocacy.
Our state societies are formed as voluntary associations for the purpose of promoting the highest standards of professional education and clinical practice.
www.childwelfare.ca /cwrcasso.shtml   (954 words)

  
 Brown-KFS: Resources: Professional Organizations for Teachers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The four major focus areas for AASA are: Improving the condition of children and youth, preparing schools and school systems for the 21st century, connecting schools and communities and enhancing the quality and effectiveness of school leaders.
Its mission is to lead in the advocacy and support for elementary and middle level principals and other education leaders in their commitment to all children.
It is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.
www.brown.edu /Departments/IESE/KFS/resource/edtech/professionalorganizations.html   (809 words)

  
 Professional Organizations
is an international,educational, and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the knowledge, theory, and quality of learning and teaching at all levels with information technology.
is to provide leadership in educational communications and technology by linking professionals holding a common interest in the use of educational technology and its applicationto the learning process.
is an 940,000-member union of public and professional employees, including public and private school teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel (PSRPs), higher education faculty and professionals, employees of state and local governments, nurses and health professionals.
www.teachernet.com /htm/proorg.htm   (732 words)

  
 WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS
Organization for the Study of Communication, Language, and Gender and its affiliate publication, Women and Language.
Gender and Social Policy Organizations in the Washington DC area, compiled by Jennifer Sleboda, on the website of the Women's Studies Program, George Washington University, provides information on numerous national organizations with headquarters in Washington.
League of Women Voters is a U.S.-based membership organization that "encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government." There are state and local chapters including in Wisconsin.
www.library.wisc.edu /libraries/WomensStudies/orgs.htm   (1285 words)

  
 Leading Marketing Trade Associations, Industry and Professional Groups: KnowThis.com
Council of American Survey Research Organizations *Trade group whose mission is to improve the ethics and practice of survey research.
Professional Pricing Society *This is a society that provides tips on establishing a pricing strategy.
Society for Marketing Professional Services *While the name sounds like it covers a lot of ground, this trade group appears to limit its coverage to those interested in marketing issues related to architects, engineers and contractors.
www.knowthis.com /groups/tradelist.htm   (959 words)

  
 Intel Education: Professional Organizations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
This organization is dedicated to the professional and career needs of school administrators, including principals and district level personnel.
The mission of AECT is to provide leadership by linking professionals who share a common interest in the use of educational technology and its application to the learning process.
The mission of NETC is to provide professional development opportunities, access to technical assistance, and support for collegial interaction that allow and encourage educators throughout our region, and especially in K-12 schools, to become informed and fearless users of technology.
www.intel.com /education/prof_organizations   (619 words)

  
 ASAE Public Home
The majority of ASAE members' organizations are classified as trade associations; individual membership organizations, or professional societies; or philanthropic organizations.
America's trade, professional and philanthropic associations are allocating one of every four dollars they spend to member education and training and public information activities - about three times the amount they spend on direct lobbying of government.
ASAE is the only national organization serving the needs of association professionals through its extensive education and certification programs, publications, research and information, public policy and public relations activities, and member services.
www.asaenet.org   (998 words)

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