Professional Societies & Associations

"ILA connects research and practice to improve the quality of literacy learning across the globe in ways that are respectful, responsive, and ethical. We advocate for equitable access to literacies among individuals of all ages and diverse communities as a basic human right and a matter of social justice." - https://www.literacyworldwide.org/about-us/our-mission

INSPIRE HEALTH. SERVE WITH COMPASSION. BE THE DIFFERENCE.

SEE SCHEDULE O.AAMC LEADS AND SERVES THE ACADEMIC MEDICINE COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE EVERYWHERE. THROUGH ITS MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THE AAMC STRENGTHENS THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED MEDICAL CARE BY SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY OUR MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.

TO ENGAGE LEADING ENTREPRENEURS TO LEARN AND GROW.

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization on a mission: to provide world-class continuing professional development for the global veterinary healthcare community.

TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A CAMPUS-WIDE FOCUS ON THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE.

THE AIR & SPACE FORCES ASSOCIATION (AFA) IS A NONPROFIT, INDEPENDENT, PROFESSIONAL MILITARY, AND AEROSPACE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION. THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE DOMINANT U.S. AIR AND SPACE FORCES AS THE FOUNDATION OF A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE; TO HONOR ANDCONT'D: SUPPORT OUR AIRMEN, GUARDIANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES; AND TO REMEMBER AND RESPECT OUR ENDURING HERITAGE.

THE FOUNDING MISSION OF THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS IS TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING BY: MAINTAINING HIGH AND RIGOROUS STANDARDS FOR WHAT ACCOMPLISHED TEACHERS SHOULD KNOW AND BE ABLE TO DO; PROVIDING A NATIONAL VOLUNTARY SYSTEM CERTIFYING TEACHERS WHO MEET THESE STANDARDS; AND ADVOCATING RELATED EDUCATION REFORMS TO INTEGRATE NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION IN AMERICAN EDUCATION AND TO CAPITALIZE ON THE EXPERTISE OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS.

NAEYC IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, FOUNDED IN 1926, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR ALL YOUNG CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 8, BY CONNECTING EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICE, POLICY AND RESEARCH. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)NAEYC ADVANCES A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION AND SUPPORTS ALL WHO CARE FOR, EDUCATE, AND WORK ON BEHALF OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ACCREDITING EARLY CHILDHOOD FACILITIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS.

AS THE COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR ACADEMIC NURSING, AACN SERVES AS THE CATALYST FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN NURSING EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PRACTICE.

DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY FOR THE PUBLIC WELFARE AND CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF STANDARDS OF EDUCATION AND PRACTICE OF PODIATRIC SURGERY.

THE MISSION OF THE GEORGIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, INC IS TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE IN THE GOVERNANCE OF LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES, AND BY REPRESENTING THE COLLECTIVE RESOLVE OF GEORGIA'S ELECTED BOARDS OF EDUCATION.

SHAPING LIVES THROUGH THEATRE EDUCATION BY: HONORING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN THEATRE; SUPPORTING TEACHERS BY PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT; AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC OPINION THAT THEATRE EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL.

THE MISSION OF MASA IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND UNITY WITHIN ITS MEMBERSHIP AND TO ACHIEVE THE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN.

TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY.

TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS.

WGU'S MISSION IS TO CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER BY CREATING PATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY. WGU DOES THIS BY OPERATING AND ADMINISTERING AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND LEARNING.

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/TRAINING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH THE ADVANCEMENT OF ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE.

AGPA IS A COMMUNITY OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OF ALL DISCIPLINES DEDICATED TO ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH AND PROVIDING QUALITY TRAINING IN GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY AND OTHER GROUP INTERVENTIONS, CONSULTATIONS AND DIRECT SERVICES NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

To advocate the development, exchange and practice of effective and ethical procurement principles and techniques within higher education and associated communities, through continuing education and networking.

THE HOSPITAL COOPERATIVE WILL STRENGTHEN REGIONAL HEALTH CARE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND TO INCREASE VALUE TO MEMBERS THROUGH SHARED RESOURCES, KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION.

HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY'S INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT, CARING PEOPLE, AND ENGAGING EDUCATION EQUIP GRADUATES FOR SUCCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE BY CULTIVATING THE VALUES, KNOWLEDGE, MINDSET, AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN A COMPETITIVE AND RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. THE VISION OF HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY IS TO BE A NATIONALLY PROMINENT, PRIVATE INSTITUTION RECOGNIZED FOR THE EXCELLENCE OF ITS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, THE DEPTH OF ITS VALUES-BASED CULTURE, THE BREADTH OF ITS INCLUSIVENESS, AND THE STRENGTH OF ITS COMMITMENT TO EQUIPPING STUDENTS TO LEAD LIVES OF SUCCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE.

THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES AND THE PROFESSION OF LIBRARIANSHIP IN ORDER TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND ENSURE ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR ALL.

THE P.O.D. NETWORK IS AN ASSOCIATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE ENHANCEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING SKILLS BY SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPERS AND LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

Enhancing lives by promoting the safe & efficient use of electricity.

ACET is dedicated to meeting the needs of students in at-risk situations across the state of Texas. ACET is committed to providing quality services that will empower educators to meet the challenges of serving at-risk students.

CAEYC envisions a respected professional work force providing developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive, high-quality, early care and education for all young children achieved through research, education, professional development and advocacy.

THE TEXAS ASSOC FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION PROMOTES SAFE AND EFFICIENT PUPIL TRANSPORTATION FOR TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGES EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND COOPERATION BETWEEN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS ACROSS TEXAS. ITS MEMBERS WORK TO IMPROVE PUPIL TRANSPORTATION POLICIES, STANDARDS EQUIPMENT AT ALL LEVELS.

TO SPONSOR AN ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS INVOLVED IN ORTHOPEDIC VETERINARY MEDICINE AND TO AWARD GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN THIS FIELD.

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO REWARD OUTSTANDING TEACHERS AND SUPPORTS TEACHERS BY OFFERING EDUCATIONS ON BETTER TEACHING TECHNIQUES.

TO PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ON THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION FOR THE STUDENTS OF LOUISIANA

The Mission of NMAEYC is to provide quality programs and services to New Mexicos early childhood community that supports quality care and early education for New Mexicos youngest children. NMAEYC envisions a respected, educated, and professional workforce. A workforce that provides developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, high quality programs, and services to New Mexicos early childhood community.

To provide affordable, stable, secure and sustainable information technology solutions that enable other nonprofits to focus on their missions and better serve their constituents.

THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE AND SAFEGUARD THE PUBLIC.

TO EXPLORE NEW METHODS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO RADICALLY TRANSFORM THE INDUSTRY, AND TO PROMOTE THESE METHODS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS.

TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MOST RECENT UPDATES ANNUALLY TO ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONALS.

COORDINATE CLASSES FOR FIREFIGHTERS, PUT ON AN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE, AND RAISE MONEY FOR OTHER NON-PROFITS.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR PRACTICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS (APPE) IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING SCHOLARSHIP, EDUCATION, AND PRACTICE IN PRACTICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS.

ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN COLLEGE GUIDANCE AND ADMISSIONS.

TO PROMOTE THE ART AND KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER THE APPRECIATION OF MUSIC THROUGHOUT WASHINGTON STATE.

THE COUNCIL OF WRITING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS IS A NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FACULTY WITH PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR (OR INTERESTS IN) DIRECTING WRITING PROGRAMS. MEMBERS INCLUDE DIRECTORS OF FRESHMAN COMPOSITION, UNDERGRADUATE WRITING, WAC/WID/CAC, AND WRITING CENTERS, AS WELL AS DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, DIVISION HEADS, DEANS, AND SO ON. WPA PUBLISHES A JOURNAL AND NEWSLETTER, HOLDS AN ANNUAL WORKSHOP AND FOSTERS EXTENSIVE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT COLLEGE WRITING AND WRITING PROGRAMS. FACULTY AND GRADUATE STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS IN WRITING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO JOIN WPA.

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO SURGEONS TO STIMULATE AND IMPROVE THE SCIENCE AND ART OF SURGERY AND TO ELEVATE THE STANDARDS OF THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE BY SURGEONS IN TEXAS.

SOCIETY FOR COLLEGIATE TRAVEL AND EXPENSE MANAGEMENT SHALL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING RESOURCE FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS WHO HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES: BID, NEGOTIATE, AND MANAGE TRAVEL-RELATED CONTRACTS, PROCESS AND ADMINISTER EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS AND TRAVEL-RELATED SUPPLIER PAYMENTS, PROTECT INSTITUTIONAL ASSETS AND ENHANCE COMPLIANCE WITH IRS, STATE BOARD, AND FUNDING-SOURCE REGULATIONS THROUGH EXPENSE POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ENFORCEMENT, MITIGATE TRAVEL-RELATED RISK, AND HARNESS SOFTWARE SYSTEMS TO IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE. SCTEM SHALL ALSO BE THE IDEAL FORUM FOR SUPPLIERS TO SHOCASE SOLUTIONS THAT LEAD TO LOWER COSTS, ENHANCED SERVICES, AND STREAMLINED EFFICIENCIES WITHIN THE ACADEMIC ENTERPRISE.

THE PURPOSE OF METHODIST UNIVERSITY IS TO PROVIDE AN UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION FIRMLY GROUNDED IN THE LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION, THAT NURTURES MORAL VALUES & ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING; TO PROVIDE DISTINCTIVE PROFESSIONAL & GRADUATE PROGRAMS THAT COMPLEMENT THE EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS.

TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION

THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN SERVES, SUPPORTS, AND ADVOCATES FOR ALL WHO CARE FOR AND EDUCATE YOUNG CHILDREN.

THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES THAT WILL FACILITATE THE WHOLESOME DEVELOPMENT OF ALL PERSONS INVOLVED IN EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS.