Higher Education Associations N through W

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship: NACCE
http://www.nacce.com
A newly-formed, national organization dedicated to providing a cohesive system of entrepreneurial and incubator education utilizing community colleges as a coalescing force to accelerate the development of new venture creation in America.

National Association for Tech-Prep Leadership
http://www.natpl.org/top/about.html
The vision of Tech Prep is to provide every student an opportunity to participate in a seamless educational system that includes the academic and technical knowledge and skills required for continued education and workforce readiness. The mission of NATPL is to provide a forum to advocate for the growth and continuous improvement of Tech Prep, to support the development of a consistent model for Tech Prep, and to enhance the growth of Tech Prep through the coordination of resources.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
http://www.naspa.org
The official web site for the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). A resource for higher education administrators including professional development opportunities and a comprehensive list of student affairs graduate programs.

The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers
http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/ncatc/
The National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers is a network of higher education resources that advocates and promotes the use of technology applications that enhance economic and workforce development programs and services.

National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET)
http://www.nccet.org/
NCCET provides leadership for continuing education, community service, workforce development and training professionals.

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
http://www.ncss.org/
The largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education.

National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development: NISOD
http://www.nisod.org/
NISOD is the outreach organization of the Community College Leadership Program,
http://www.utexas.edu/academic/cclp/ , the nation's oldest graduate program with a primary focus on the preparation of key community college leaders.

North American Association of Summer Sessions
http://www.naass.org/
A non-profit association of deans and directors of summer session programs located on college and university campuses throughout North America.

National Alliance of Community and Technical Colleges
http://www.coe.ufl.edu/NACTC/
NACTC is a nonprofit consortium of community and technical colleges from across the United States, supported by funding from its member colleges and affiliated with the University of Florida.

National Association for Developmental Education
http://www.nade.net/
For over 25 years, the National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) and its members have helped learners at all levels of preparedness realize their full academic potential.

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Mid-Atlantic Region
http://www.naspa.org/
NASPA provides professional development, promotes exemplary practices, and is a leader in policy development. NASPA helps senior student affairs officers and administrators, student affairs professionals, faculty, and other educators enhance student learning and development. NASPA promotes quality and high expectations; advocates for students; encourages diversity; and excels in research and publication.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research
http://www.nccer.org/
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) education foundation. NCCER develops and publishes standardized construction, maintenance and pipeline curricula, safety programs, management education, industry image materials and craft skills assessments.

The Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education: POD http://www.podnetwork.org/index.htm
The Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education fosters human development in higher education through faculty, instructional, and organizational development.

The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)
http://www.stlhe.ca/
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Association of academics interested in the improvement of teaching and learning in higher education; sponsors an annual conference, a series of workshops, an electronic bulletin board and the 3M Teaching Fellowships. The Society also publishes a bi-annual newsletter, Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.

StudentAffairs.com - Websites - Professional Associations http://www.studentaffairs.com/web/
A comprehensive listing of student affairs associations in higher education.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/index.asp
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a 14,000+-member professional organization for educators working in the field of English language instruction.

Washington Association for Career and Technical Education
http://www.wa-acte.org/
The Washington Association for Career and Technical Education is the largest state education association dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares youth and adults for careers. Its purpose is to provide leadership and services to our members as they prepare students for roles in the workplace and society. Its mission is to provide educational leadership in developing a competitive workforce. See also: The Association for Career and Technical Education http://www.acteonline.org/index.cfm

The Washington Center for Improving the Quality of Undergraduate Education http://www.evergreen.edu/washcenter/
Established in 1985 at Evergreen as an inter-institutional consortium, the Center focuses on low-cost, high-yield approaches to educational reform, emphasizing better utilization and sharing of existing resources through collaboration among member institutions. Supports and coordinates the development of interdisciplinary "learning community" programs, inter-institutional faculty exchanges, curriculum reform initiatives in science, mathematics and cultural pluralism, and offers conferences, seminars and technical assistance on effective approaches to teaching and learning.

Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications
http://www.wcet.info/
An organization addressing the effective use of telecommunications technology in learning. -A dynamic clearinghouse of information and expertise. -A catalyst for creating multi-campus, multi-state, and international alliances in telecommunicated education. -An advocate for effective policies and practices supporting distance education. An evaluator and researcher on the best uses of educational telecommunications.