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ACPA ACPA supports and fosters
college student learning through the generation and dissemination of knowledge,
which informs policies, practices and programs for student affairs
professionals and the higher education community American
Association of University Women AAUW
promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive
societal change http://www.aauw.org/about/index.cfm The
American Council on Education (ACE) seeks to unify the nation's higher
education institutions through leadership, research, and program initiatives.
ACE works to help colleges and universities address challenges faced in the
21st century and promote postsecondary programs that increase diversity and
promote lifelong learning in a globally interdependent world. Membership in the
American Council on Education is open to accredited, degree-granting colleges
and universities, and higher education associations located within the American Indian Science & Engineering Society American Indian Science and
Engineering Society (AISES) promotes excellence, leadership and opportunities
in education and professional development for American Indians and Alaska
Natives. AISES enrich the fields of science and engineering with Native
traditions and strengthen communities with knowledge, resources and innovation The Asian American
Journalists Association (AAJA)
To encourage Asian American
and Pacific Islanders to enter the ranks of journalism To work for fair and accurate
coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders To increase the number of
Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists and news managers in the
industry Asian American
Government Executives Network
Asian American
Institute
http://www.aaichicago.org/index.html Asian American Legal
Defense & Education Fund Founded in 1974, the Asian
American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is the first legal rights
organization on the East Coast serving Asian Americans. We were founded by a
group of lawyers, law students and community activists who believed that the
law should be used as a tool to achieve social and economic justice for Asian
Americans and all Americans. We believe that the laws in
this country should be applied equally, regardless of race or ethnicity. We
also believe that every American has a right and an obligation to be involved
in the communities where she or he lives and works. Our aim is to build an
informed and active Asian America that is involved in the civic life of this
country. http://www.aaldef.org/home.html Asian Pacific
American Heritage Council Asian Pacific American
communities such as: Japanese Americans, Chinese Americans, Korean American, Americans, Samoan Americans, Vietnamese Americans,
etc. are concern with many issue that affects the Asian Pacific American
community. It was occurred that this community needed to speak with one voice.
With the encouragement of many friends and constituencies the Asian Pacific
American Heritage Council, Inc. was formed in 1979. Asian Pacific
American Institute for Congressional Studies The Asian Pacific American
Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) is dedicated to increasing
participation of individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage at all
levels of the political process, from community service to elected office. Asian Pacific
American Network The Asian Pacific American
Network (APAnet) is a broad-based coalition of
community-based organizations (CBOs) that acts as a
catalyst to develop and promote the application of computer information
technologies relevant to the needs and perspectives of Asian and Pacific
Islanders Americans. This mission will be accomplished through advocacy, collaboration,
coordination of efforts, and education Asian Pacific
Islander American Health Forum The mission of APIAHF is to
enable Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to attain the highest possible
level of health and well-being. It envisions a multicultural society where
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities are included and represented in
health, political, social and economic areas, and where there is social justice
for all. Association of Asian
Pacific Community Health Organizations The Association of Asian
Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) is a national association
representing community health organizations dedicated to promoting advocacy,
collaboration and leadership that improves the health status and access of
Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders within the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA) Promoting
the growth, strength and professionalism of the Hispanic marketing and
advertising industry to a diverse audience of business, government and
educational institutions. http://www.ahaa.org/ Association of Latino
Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA) The leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. Association on Higher Education and
Disability (AHEAD) Association
on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is an international organization of
professionals dedicated to improving the quality of higher education for
persons with disabilities. Founded in 1977 to address the need for better
services and support for persons with disabilities in higher education, AHEAD
currently offers training programs, workshops, publications, and conferences to
promote excellence in education. Association of American Colleges and
Universities (AAC&U) "The
Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) is the leading
national association concerned with the quality, vitality, and public standing
of undergraduate liberal education." AAC&U currently encompasses the
entire range of American colleges and universities, including large and small,
public and private, two-year and four-year institutions. This association emphasizes
the global goals of liberal education and works to understand how these goals
can be achieved for students in all colleges and universities. AAC&U helps
bring together presidents, academic administrators, faculty members, and
national leaders who are committed to and recognize the value of liberal
education. Association
for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) The
Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) is a professional
organization committed to the study of higher education. ASHE is based at the
University of Missouri-Columbia and promotes active member participation
through research, conferences, and publications, including its journal, The
Review of Higher Education. ASHE values the practical application of research
based inquiry and welcomes diversity with and among its programs. http://tiger.coe.missouri.edu/%7Eashe/ The
American Council on Education (ACE) seeks to unify the nation's higher
education institutions through leadership, research, and program initiatives.
ACE works to help colleges and universities address challenges faced in the
21st century and promote postsecondary programs that increase diversity and
promote lifelong learning in a globally interdependent world. Membership in the
American Council on Education is open to accredited, degree-granting colleges
and universities, and higher education associations located within the BCCongressional
Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) An
organization whose programs are designed to increase the participation of young
Hispanics in both public and private sectors and to foster a network of young
Hispanic leaders in government-related areas. DEFFederal Asian Pacific American Council
GHHispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
(HACU) Represents
more than 300 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education
success in the http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Default_EN.asp Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
(HACR) A non-profit organization,
headquartered in Hispanic Business Women's The Hispanic Business Women's Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation The largest
Spanish language radio broadcasting company in the http://www.univision.net/corp/intro.jsp Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) An
incorporated, non-profit, national association representing the interest of
over 25,000 Hispanic American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law
students in the HispanicVista An Internet community
where Latinos go to get answers --- to learn, share, grow and interact with one
another through personalized services and interactive tools that enhance their
online experience. IJJapanese American Citizens League The Japanese American
Citizens League is a national organization whose ongoing mission is to secure
and maintain the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others who are
victimized by injustice and prejudice. The leaders and members of JACL also
work to promote cultural values and preserve the heritage and legacy of the
Japanese American community. KLLatin American Health Institute A community-based
professional organization that promotes the health of the community, its
institutions, families, and individuals through effective interventions that are culturally competent and technologically
appropriate. Latin Business Association A leading non-profit
organization who extends services to the Latin
Business Community. A professional association dedicated to the success of
Hispanic businesses. Leadership Education for Asian Pacific’s, Inc. LEAP’s mission is to achieve full participation and equality for
Asian Pacific Americans through leadership, empowerment, and policy League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Organization
for the advancement of the economic condition, educational attainment,
political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population in the MMexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund National
nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and promote the civil rights
of all Latinos living in the NNational Organization focusing on the
health, mental health, and human services needs of the diverse Hispanic
communities, and connecting communities and creating change to improve the
health and well being of Hispanics in the http://www.hispanichealth.org/ National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People The mission of the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political,
educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to
eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. National Association of Asian American Professionals
American Association of
People with Disabilities National Asian American Telecommunications
Association NAATA's mission is to present stories that convey the
richness and diversity of the Asian American experience to the broadest
audience possible. We fund, produce, distribute and exhibit Asian American
films, videos and new media. National Asian Pacific American Bar Association We are the
national voice for the Asian Pacific American legal profession. We promote
justice, equity and opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans. We foster
professional development, legal scholarship, advocacy and community
involvement. National
Association of (NABSE) is the nation’s
premiere non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success for
the nation’s children - particularly children of African descent. Now in its
34th year, NABSE boasts a membership of more than 6,700 preeminent educators
including teachers, administrators, superintendents as well as corporate and
institutional members. Founded in 1970, by Dr. Charles D. Moody, Sr., NABSE is
dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of
African American youth through the development and use of instructional and
motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and
overall achievement. http://www.nabse.org/about.htm National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Dedicated
to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news
industry. Established in April
1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic
journalists. http://www.nahj.org/home/home.shtml NAFSA:
Association of International Educators. The primary professional organization for
practitioners in international education. National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed
Officials (NALEO) Promotes the participation of
Latinos in the American Political Process and the integration of Latino
immigrants into the American society, and provides assistance and training to
the nation's Latino elected and appointed officials. National
Association of Student Personnel Administrators. National association for college and
university student affairs administrators. http://www.naspa.org/ National Black MBA Association, Inc. The NBMBAA is a non-profit
organization of minority MBA's, business professionals, business students and
entrepreneurs in both the private and public sectors throughout the country.
Members share a commitment to education and business-the two keys to the
economic development of the African American community. Advertisements will be
electronically posted, and listings are sent to all chapters for distribution
to members. Job postings are viewable online for 30 days. http://www.nbmbaa.org/employment/enDefault.htm The As a business management
organization our mission is to: Develop and expand an American Indian
private sector which employs Indian labor, increases the number of viable
tribal and individual Indian businesses, and positively impacts and involves reservation
communities, by establishing business relationships between Indian enterprises
and private industry. National Council of La Raza
(NCLR) A private, nonprofit,
nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established in 1968 to reduce poverty and
discrimination, and improve life opportunities for Hispanic Americans. National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) A
non-profit organization seeking to provide a clearinghouse of Hispanic
marketing information, expertise and counsel for companies. National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA) Dedicated to improving the
quality of life for Latino elderly, families, and communities through advocacy,
capacity and institution building, development of educational materials,
technical assistance, policy analysis and research. National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Provides
policymakers and health care providers with expert information and support in
strengthening health service delivery to Hispanic communities across the
nation. http://www.nhmamd.org/ Enables
Hispanics, other minorities, women, and others to acquire an undergraduate
degree or certificate using a multicultural educational experience to obtain a
professional career in business, education, or technology. National Organization for
Women Since its
founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality
for all women. NOW works to
eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice
system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and
reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women;
eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in
our society. National Society of Black Engineers The National Society of Black
Engineers (NSBE) with more than 10,000 members is the largest student-managed
organization in the country. NSBE's mission is to
increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel
academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. The
organization stimulates and develops student interest in the various
engineering disciplines and to encourage and advise minority youth in their
pursuit of an engineering career. National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) Fostering
Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional
development in order to improve society. National Urban League Established in 1910, The
Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community- based movement
devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social
mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in Native American
Business To facilitate mutually
beneficial relationships between private and public businesses with Native
American owned companies. To educate the communities on
Native American culture, paving the Native American
Journalists Association The Native American
Journalists Association serves and empowers Native journalists through programs
and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. NAJA recognizes Native
Americans as distinct peoples based on tradition and culture. In this spirit,
NAJA educates and unifies its membership through journalism programs that
promote diversity and defends challenges to free press, speech and expression.
NAJA is committed to increase the representation of Native journalists in
mainstream media. NAJA encourages both mainstream and tribal media to attain
the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and responsibility. New An organization of American
Latino business leaders united to promote the advancement of the American
Latino community. OOrganization of Chinese Americans Founded in 1973, OCA is a
national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and
economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the PQRSSER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. Non-profit
corporation with special emphasis in addressing the needs of Hispanics in the
areas of education, job skill training, literacy and employment opportunities. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Promotes
the development of Hispanics in engineering, science and other technical
professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social
equity. Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
(MAES) An
organization with a national membership representing all the engineering and
scientific disciplines of the Mexican American community. TPromotes the growth
development and success of local Hispanic chambers of commerce and serves as
the leading advocate of Hispanic business in UOrganization
working towards bringing the issues and concerns of the nation’s more than 1
million Hispanic-owned businesses to the forefront of the national economic
agenda. http://www.ushcc.com/ United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC) A
non-profit corporation and a chartered bi-national organization promoting trade
and investment between the two American nations. The Chamber represents more than 1,000 businesses in
the http://www.usmcoc.org/ VWXYZ
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