Professional Societies & Associations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

TO DEVELOP EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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

NMAEYCs mission is to promote quality care and education for the well-being of ALL young children, birth to eight, through professional development and advocacy.

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

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

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

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.

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 MISSION OF THE OREGON MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION IS TO ADVANCE THE VALUE OF MUSIC STUDY AND MUSIC MAKING TO SOCIETY AND TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONALISM OF MUSIC TEACHERS.

NGLA EDUCATES LEADERS FROM A VARIETY OF FRATERNAL EXPERIENCES TO TRANSFORM AND EMPOWER THEIR COMMUNITY AND ALIGN ACTIONS WITH VALUES.

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

ST.THOMAS COLLEGE IS AN INDEPENDENT LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION AT THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS TO STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK.

THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SOCIETY IS THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE SCIENCE OF COLEOPTEROLOGY IN ALL ITS ASPECTS OF THEORY AND PRACTICE, WITH EMPHASIS ON AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST TO ALL COLEOPTERISTS REGARDLESS OF INDIVIDUAL SPECIALIZATION. THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES INCLUDING THE FOSTERING OF COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION AMONG COLEOPTERISTS, RECOGNITION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY COLEOPTERISTS, AND THE PUBLICATION OF COLEOPTERA-RELATED RESEARCH.

ACE LEADS HIGHER EDUCATION WITH A UNITED VISION FOR THE FUTURE, GALVANIZING OUR MEMBERS TO MAKE CHANGE. THE COUNCIL COLLABORATES ACROSS THE SECTOR TO DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY'S CHALLENGES, SERVES THE NEEDS OF A DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION, SHAPES EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY, AND PROMOTES A MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE. ACE IS THE MAJOR COORDINATING BODY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES.

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF AEROSPACE POWER IN DEFENSE OF OUR NATION; ADVOCATE FOR AEROSPACE POWER AND SUPPORT THE US AIR FORCE AND AEROSPACE EDUCATION.

PROVIDE A FORUM FOR TRAINING

To foster communication and a closer relationship among parents, teachers, and administrators and to promote educational programs and provide supplemental funds to the Glen Ridge Public Schools which may not be available through the Board of Educations budget.

BUILDING A NATION OF LEARNERS BY ADVANCING AMERICA'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

NSTA'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM SCIENCE EDUCATION TO BENEFIT ALL THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES ENCOMPASS: BUILD COMMUNITY - WE BELIEVE THAT THE COMMUNITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATORS EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, AND THAT TOGETHER SCIENCE EDUCATORS INFLUENCE AND ADVANCE CHANGE; INCLUDE ALL - WE BELIEVE THAT ALL EDUCATORS HAVE A CRITICAL ROLE IN CULTIVATING SCIENCE LITERACY AND THAT ALL LEARNERS DESERVE ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY SCIENCE EDUCATION; FOSTER PASSION - WE BELIEVE THAT AN APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE CAN BE FOSTERED IN EVERY STUDENT AND A PASSION FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LIES WITHIN EVERY EDUCATOR; CHAMPION SCIENCE - WE BELIEVE THAT SCIENCE LITERACY IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR COLLECTIVE WELLBEING; AND PURSUE LEARNING - WE BELIEVE THAT SCIENCE LEARNING NEVER STOPS.