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Higher Education .Org  01/06

National Center Reports
Reports and papers published by the National Center for Public Policy & Higher Education. All 1998 and 1999 and 2000 and 2001and 2002 and 2003 and 2004 reports are available for online viewing and PDF download.

Perspectives in Public Policy: Connecting Higher Education & the Public Schools
This series is cosponsored by the National Center and the Institute for Educational Leadership. Reports are available for sale through IEL. Please see ordering information.

National Center Books
Books and book chapters authored by the National Center for Public Policy & Higher Education.

Other Higher Education Reports and Resources
Other reports not published by the National Center for Public Policy & Higher Education

 

International Joint Partnership Projects - Capilano College    12/05

The College works in partnership with universities in other countries to offer joint programs. These programs offer Capilano students an opportunity to study Capilano curriculum abroad and they provide students in partner countries with a Canadian education.

Examples of School of Education Partnerships with K-12 Schools and ...    12/05

The Teacher Quality Partnership Project helps teacher/leaders design and pilot Core 40 instruction for their students and colleagues across the state. This project proposes to establish a partnership comprised of 47 teacher/leaders from nine school corporations and local education agencies that will work in collaboration with staff from the Center for Innovation in Assessment as well as faculty from the Indiana University's School of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Setting up a Grundtvig Learning Partnership Project    09/05

You will need to find at least 2 partners from eligible countries to conduct a Grundtvig Learning Partnership project. There are a number of ways to find partner links in Europe.

Partnership Profiles- The Childcare Partnership Project    12/04

During the past decade, rapidly changing political and economic forces have created an environment in which many public- and private-sector leaders have discovered a strong mutual interest in exploring new ways to form and sustain partnerships.

CCCSO Projects  12/04

CCSSO.org - Projects

Career and Technical Education

The purpose of the Perkins Act is to prepare students to enter into the workforce with the academic and vocational skills needed to compete successfully in a world market. Perkins funds support programs that encourage students to explore career options and develop the skills they will need both in school and in the workplace. According to the National Assessment of Vocational Education study, the most frequent uses of funds include: occupationally relevant equipment, vocational curriculum materials, materials for learning labs, curriculum development or modification, staff development, career counseling and guidance activities, efforts for academic-vocational integration, supplemental services for special populations, hiring vocational staff, remedial classes, and expansion of tech prep programs.

Partnership Projects    12/04

The Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. seeks to partner with institutions and consortia to explore new approaches to affect interdisciplinary, campus-wide reform. The Foundation's efforts provide a framework on which to build and improve mathematics and science education reforms through authentic interactive learning environments which are learner-centered, group-oriented, and discovery-based. We are also working with a number of public and private foundations, in coordination with the National Science Foundation, to promote and revitalize undergraduate education. If you would like to investigate such a partnership, please call or write us.

NJHEPS - New Jersey Higher Education Partnership for ...

The Sustainable Campus Initiative is a comprehensive, Five-Year Plan (2001-2005) to change curriculum, research, campus facility operations and community outreach that focuses initially on reducing campus impact on global climate change. The SCI utilizes six consonant, interrelated strategies....

EOT-PACI -- Education, Outreach and Training Partnership for ...    12/04

Funded by the National Science Foundation, EOT-PACI was formed as a joint endeavor of the National Computational Science Alliance and the National
Partnership for Advanced Computational Infrastructure as part of the Partnerships for Advanced Computational Infrastructure (PACI) program.

DEEEP    12/04

One of DEEEP's aims is to provide a “space” for information exchange, reflection and co-operation, through a quarterly Internet newsletter to circulate information about Development Education.

UWM- School of Education- Partnerships and Projects    12/04

The UWM School of Education has a long history of collaborative partnerships and research projects that reflect our commitment to an urban mission, as well as fostering the use of technology in the classroom.

Marino Institute of Education, Ireland    12/04

How do we inform, support and skill each partner so that they will have real influence on the daily life and future direction of the school?  How do we move from "brochure speak" to reality so that the words we use
have impact on real classrooms, staff rooms, corridors, practices, policies and people?

ISTE Home    12/04

Consortium  NETS Project Partners

Joining ISTE in the NETS Project are organizations representing major professional education groups, government entities, foundations, and corporations....

Families and Advocates Partnership for Education    12/04

In 2004, IDEA was amended significantly and passed into law. Many of the provisions in this new IDEA law will become effective on July 1, 2005. As the new law is analyzed and new federal regulations are developed, we will attempt to share information with you.

Science Education Partnership Award    11/04

Science Education Partnership Awards (SEPA) are designed to improve life science literacy throughout the Nation. These grants bring together biomedical and behavioral researchers, educators, community groups, and other interested organizations in partnerships to create and disseminate programs that give K-12 students and teachers and the general public a better understanding of life sciences.

Global Education Partnership | Projects in Action | Namibia    11/04

In a country as vast as Namibia, schools in rural areas are rarely able to glimpse the world beyond their remote, isolated villages. In part, the lack of access to technology and information causes rural schools to lag behind the achievement levels of their urban counterparts.

Warwick Institute of Education - Partnerships    11/04

The over-arching aim of the Warwick Partnership for Initial Teacher Education is to recruit and train trainee teachers of high calibre who will enter the profession with the levels of professional competence and commitment necessary to maintain and improve educational standards and enhance pupils' learning and experiences.

The Partnership comprises:

The Warwick Institute of Education
Full and Associate Partner schools, colleges and early years settings
Trainee teachers on the BA (QTS) , PGCE Primary, Early Years and Secondary, Flexible PGCE, Graduate Teacher Programme and Foundation Degree courses.

 

The GLOBE Program    11/04

Description:  Worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the...

 
Education-Business Partnership Project  11/04

Wolverhampton Education Business Partnership (EBP) facilitates a wide variety of projects and activities that involve schools, students, and employers. Our aim is to help young people to reach their highest potential and to prepare them more thoroughly for the world of work and the concept of lifelong learning.

MacRAE'S BLUE BOOK

About MacRAE’S BLUE BOOK

MacRAE'S BLUE BOOK is a time-honored buyers guide to the products of over 120,000 verified industrial companies. First published in 1893 as America's original industrial directory, MacRAE'S BLUE BOOK has grown to become a leading on-line sourcing tool, through both its own web site and through the networks of its Yellow Pages partners -YellowPages.com  and YellowPages.ca web sites.  10/04

 

National Science and Technology Education Partnership

NSTEP is dedicated to developing tomorrow's technology leaders through a variety of programs and services for students, the educational community and corporations interested in advancing science and technology education.

National Science & Technology Education Partnership - News And ...  03/04

 

The California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development Program Web site

The California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development Program Web site includes resources and information for college-related economic development activites throughout the State. One such feature is "Success Stories", detailing how specific California Community Colleges have excelled in expanding and delivering economic development services. Current stories highlight West Los Angeles College, which took a leadership role in bring NIMS Certification to four community colleges; and DeAnza College, which partnered with two leading manufacturing companies to provide workforce training to employees. 

www.cccewd.net   02/04

 

Professional Education and Research Development


Faculty and staff; State-of-the-art facilities; Long-term commitment to professional
development; Professional education partnerships with the industry. ...
 
www.msoe.edu/seminars 01/04  

 

MSU Statewide Resource Network


Program in Security - A Partnership with Industry; ... A Public and Private Partnership;
Security: Global ... Technology Education: A+ Core Hardware Service Technician ...

msustatewide.msu.edu  01/04 

 

UIC Professional Development Programs and Continuing Education at ...


In addition to establishing an educational partnership between your ... and UIC, the Professional
Development Program offers ... as well as Industry professionals who ...

www.uic.edu   01/04

 

Educom Review


... is developing modeling techniques to document ... Another HP effort is developing tools
that ... ultimate beneficiaries of industry-education partnerships are students ...

www.educause.edu/pub/er/review/ reviewArticles/32240.html   01/04

 

[PDF] Overview Educators in Industry


File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
The Partnership will initiate a Technology Fluency Campaign to develop a highly
skilled network of ... What are the Components of Educators in Industry? ...

org.jsr.vccs.edu    01/04

 

2002-2003 Central Region Consortium Accomplishments:

Improved linkages among vocational and technical education programs, economic development initiatives, the Statewide Advisory Committees, and statewide discipline/industry collaborative projects; and WIA boards and entities; and  disseminated best practices.

http://www.crconsortium.com/rdbestprac.html   09/03

 

Internships:

www.internshipprograms.com  Q3, 2003

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Five Sites for Partnering Opportunities:

 

                         www.control.com

                         This site for manufacturing automation and process control engineers includes
                         discussion boards, a real-time Q&A, automation tutorials and an archive of
                         programming examples. It explains an effort to move the industry toward open
                         control.

                        www.globalspec.com
 
                         GlobalSpec provides engineers with nearly 600,000 electrical, mechanical and
                         optical components. Visitors can search user-friendly categories such as
                         sensors, transducers and detectors, or labware, test and measurement
                         equipment to find comprehensive lists of available parts.

                         www.sme.org

                         The Society for Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) newly redesigned website
                         boasts SME's new slogan, "Where Manufacturing Comes Together." The
                         redesign has made the site more user friendly by adding a search function and
                         concentrating the free resource links in one easy-to-find spot on the
                         homepage. An online library of books and articles, industry news, job postings,
                         an SME bookstore and information on SME tradeshows and publications are
                         among the features available to nonmembers. Dues paying members can
                         download full text versions of referenced articles.

                         www.smrp.org
 
                         The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) is devoted to
                         promoting maintenance and reliability education for people, production and
                         quality processes. On its Web site visit the library for abstracts and articles
                         from recent conferences or the popular Discussion Network for threads on
                         topics such as maintenance training, motor management software and best
                         practices.

                         www.sre.org

                         The Society of Reliability Engineers (SRE) provides visitors information
                         regarding officers, chapters and directors. In addition, users can read the full
                         text of the organization newsletter, Lambda Notes.   06/03

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 The Advanced Manufacturing Interest Group, (AMIG)

A group within ASQ:
                        
Promotes the principles and practices of cutting edge manufacturing concepts, especially lean manufacturing. Formed recently by ASQ members for networking and idea sharing purposes, this website offers general information on AMIG, a guest book, an online membership registration form and a list of links that may be of interest to manufacturers.

www.asqamig.org  06/03

 

The Ohio State University Center on Education and Training for Employment (CETE)  

Welcome to CETE's website. I'd like to spend a few minutes with you, looking at the world in which we find ourselves, and, hopefully, invite you to join us to make a difference. Executive Director, Monika Aring

CETE works to enhance the workforce development system and to help all individuals gain the skills they need for work that is valued.  CETE’s extensive organizational capacity has been honed by more than three decades experience delving into the challenges of workforce development, leading the Center to its role as one of the most valued sources of effective workforce development strategies. 

Visit www.cete.org, www.cete.org/products, or www.ericacve.org.  01/03

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The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) tracks trends 

The ACSI is produced through a partnership of the University of Michigan Business School, the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and the international consulting firm, CFI Group. http://www.theacsi.org

The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) tracks trends in customer satisfaction and provides benchmarking insights into the consumer economy for companies, industry trade associations and government agencies.  ACSI rates industries such as manufacturing, transportation, retail and finance on scales of 0-100 based on telephone interviews with consumers.  Management can visit the site to find the ACSI model, a tool designed from this research to help businesses gain competitive advantage.  12/02

 

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education ~ Digital Library and Archives

Journals from 1994 through the present.  Articles span over 30 years of primary source research and more....http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/ 

 

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education

National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators (ISSN 0022-1864). Permission is given to copy any article or graphic provided credit is given and the copies are not intended for sale.

 http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/     12/02

 

The Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing program is where Lean Means World Class.

Utah State University- Business Relations Office Partner  www.shingoprize.org 

The Shingo Prize, now in its 15th year, recognizes business excellence in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Masaaki Imai has referred to the Shingo Prize as the only existing award program that is focused on muda (waste) and Lean manufacturing practices. Business Week referred to the program as the "Nobel prize of manufacturing," establishing a standard for world class excellence,  for which we strive.  12/02

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Vehicle Research Institute at Western Washington University -

US Department of Defense and US Department of Energy  New!  Viking 33.  12/02

 

Viking 29 is the newest Viking.
 

It is a ground-up two-seat electric sports car designed and built at the VRI. The battery charge is maintained by a Thermophotovoltaic (TPV or "Midnight Sun) generator.

Funding for the TPV generator and the vehicle was from a US Department of Energy (DOE) grant in concert with an industry partner, JX Crystals of Issaquah, WA. Final installation and finishing was supported by the MURI Dept. of Defense grant.  10/02

 

National School-to-Work  -

Program and relevant content has moved to www.doleta.gov or www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE Content on - School-to-Work - has been integrated into the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration and the Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education.   10/02

 

National Governors’ Center for Best Practices  

 A glimpse into the executive branch of state government.  Workforce Development Trends - 

www.nga.org/center/  09/02

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U.S. Department of Education

Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE) - We support a wide range of policies, programs, and activities that help young people and adults obtain the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives. The OVAE gateway includes access to information, research and resources to help students become lifelong learners and make the most of their education, their careers, and their individual human potential. OVAE's activities fall into four areas: High Schools, Career and Technical Education, Community Colleges, and Adult Education and Literacy.

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/  09/02

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