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Prime Sites

• Waterloo University (CA), Scholarly Societies Project - currently the largest free Internet-accessible database on scholarly societies across the world allowing database access via several fields, web sites of more than 3600 scholarly societies (subject guides, search, society names, historical data), special kinds of societies, selected resources at the web sites, societies & scholarly communication (essays)

Other Sites

• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) (US) - advocacy organization for community colleges: community college finder, events, govt relations, bookstore, career center, resource center (projects/Partnerships, Services, Grant Opportunities, Publications, Information and Planning Tools, Leadership Programs), hot issues

• American Council on Education (ACEnet) (US) - unifying voice for higher education, consensus leader on key issues, seeks to influence public policy through advocacy, research and program initiatives: Government Relations & Public Policy, News, Programs & Servives, resources (e-magazine, Department Chair Online Resources, First Stop, FAQ, Library & Info Service, Info Center, Online Meeting Registrations, Policy and Research Links

• Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) (UK) - advances international co-operation & understanding in HE, provides broad range of services & facilities: Core services (Database, Library, Policy & Research, Publications, Scholarships, Worldwide Vacancies), services (Student, HE Professionals, Conferences, magazine, Policy Index, Research and surveys)

• Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) (FR) - forum for policy dialogue on education policies, encourages exchanges and reinforces links between ministries of education and development agencies: working groups, publications, databases, newsletter, programs & activities

• Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP) (US) - international organization of over 120 institutional members that share a common interest in graduate-level liberal education primarily serving adult, part-time students: conferences, publications

• Association for Institutional Research (AIR) (US) - supports members in efforts to continuously improve practice of institutional research for postsecondary planning, management and operations & further develop and promote institutional research profession: Membership Info & Directory, IR Resources, Grants & Fellowships, Publications, Institutes, IPEDS, Webinars, Workshops, Jobs, Affiliates, Annual Forum, Events Calendar

• Association for University Research & Industry Links (AURIL) (UK) - network of professionals dedicated to development of partnerships between HE & industry to support innovation and competitiveness, supports local, regional & national economic regeneration through outreach activities & serves needs of the wider community & society: theme groups, events, news, jobs, publications, links

• Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) (CA) - umbrella organization 200 colleges, university, schools, school boards, educational organizations & businesses, nationally engages in policy development, research, advocacy & public info, shapes international education agenda, recognized provider of professional development programs for international educators, manages vital services for foreign students: news, membership, conferences, international educators, scholarships, publications & resources, chapters, expertise, special projects

• Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) (CA) - facilitates & promotes by means of comprehensive partnerships & programs, the creation, dissemination & application of research in postsecondary education in Canada: publication, news & events, member directory, links, awards, conferences, annual meeting

• Collaboration for the Advancement of College Learning & Teaching (US) - alliance of colleges and universities supporting & promoting outstanding college teaching and learning: Conferences, Traveling Workshops, Institute for Academic Innovation, Program Consulting & Evaluation Services, Newsletter, Hotline, Teachers' Resources, Travel Grants, Products

• Consortium Linking Universities of Science and Technology for Education and Research (CLUSTER) - network of European University of technology, fundamental missions advanced research & HE of engineers, scientists & architects: Students corner, Policy statements, Newsletters, Working Groups, Students database, Linked Networks

• Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) (US) - national advocate for self-regulation of academic quality, association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities, recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations: govt relations, databases & directories, informing public, recognition, degree mills, research & publications, international quality review, events

• Council of Higher Education Management Associations (CHEMA) (US) - informal voluntary assembly of thirty management-oriented HE associations in the US & Canada: Member, Organizations, Events

• European University Association (EUA) (BE) - represents & supports HE institutions in 46 countries, provides forum to keep abreast of latest trends in education and research policies: Members Directory, Political Declarations & Policy Positions, Institutional Development, Bologna & Universities Reform, Trends in European Higher Education, Research, Quality Assurance, International Relations, Events, Publications, Press Corner

• International Higher Education Support Program (HESP) promotes advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences in Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe, former Soviet Union and Mongolia, activities include support for institutions and individuals: focus areas & grants, news & announcements, events, resource links

• National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) (US) - promotes & supports academic advising HE institutions to enhance educational development of students, provides a forum for discussion, debate, and exchange of ideas through activities & publications, serves as an advocate for effective academic advising by providing consultants bureau, awards program & funding for research: events, resources, awards, services

• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU) (US) - unified national voice of independent HE, represents private colleges & universities on policy issues with federal govt such as those affecting student aid, taxation & government regulation: news, actioncenter, publications, meetings, special initiatives, events, blog

• National Center for HE Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) (US) - private nonprofit organization, improves strategic decision making in HE for states and institutions in the United States and abroad: Projects, Services, Papers & Publications, News, Membership, Events

• National Consortium of Directors of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Resources in Higher Education (US) - goals to support colleagues and develop curriculum to professionally enhance this work, seek climate improvement on campuses, advocate for policy change, program development, establishment of LGBT Office/Centers: directory, job listings, resources, fundraising, mentor program, FAQ

• National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD) (US) - dedicated to professional development of faculty, administrators, staff & to continued improvement of teaching & learning with ultimate goal of student success: publications, conferences, awards, partners

• National Society for Experiential Education (US) - nonprofit association of educators, businesses & community leaders, serves as a national resource center for development & improvement of education programs nationwide: Annual Scholarship Fund, News & Notes, Experiential Education Academy, Conferences, Awards, Pubs & Resources, Strategic Partnerships, Position Announcements, SIGS & Networks

• POD Network (US), Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education - develops & supports practitioners & leaders in HE dedicated to enhancing learning & teaching: conferences, publications & resources, grants & awards, what is faculty development?

• Society for Values in Higher Education (US) - fellowship of teachers & others who care deeply about ethical issues such as integrity, diversity, social justice & civic responsibility facing HE & wider society: Events, Matters of Interest, Membership, Publications, Contact Fellows

• UNICA, Institutional Network of the Universities from the Capitals of Europe - network of over 40 universities from European capitals, role to promote academic excellence, integration & co-operation between member Universities, seeks to be a driving force in development of Bologna process & integration of Universities from central & Eastern Europe into European HE: organization, publications, activities, links

• Universities & Colleges Information Systems Association (UCISA) (UK) - represents whole of HE & increasingly further education in provision & development of academic, management & administrative info systems, providing network of contacts & lobbying voice: events, groups, news, activities, resources (documents, glossary of acronyms & terms, links directory, related organisations, best practice guides)

• Universities UK (UK) - representative body for executive heads of UK universities, works to advance interests of universities and to spread good practice throughout HE sector: about UK universities, services, national councils, links, FAQ