Graduate & Professional

Graduate and professional graduate degree granting institutions of higher education.

Resources in this category:

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
http://www.aacn.nche.edu/

"The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for America's baccalaureate- and higher-degree nursing education programs. AACN's educational, research, governmental advocacy, data collection, publications, and other programs work to establish quality standards for bachelor's- and graduate-degree nursing education, assist deans and directors to implement those standards, influence the nursing profession to improve health care, and promote public support of baccalaureate and graduate education, research, and practice in nursing -- the nation's largest health care profession." This site provides to links for information regarding membership, programs, publications, governance, a staff directory, conferences, special events and conferences, research, media relations, interactive forums and careers.

Association for Support of Graduate Students
http://www.asgs.org/

"ASGS is a service organization of graduate students, graduate-student organizations (GSOs), and graduate-degree-granting institutions. ASGS services and products assist students to complete their theses and obtain their degrees, produce the highest quality of theses, and improve their lives during the thesis process." This site provides links to information regarding dissertations and theses, email discussion groups, directories, templates, memberships and surveys.

The Association of American Law Schools
http://www.aals.org/

"AALS is a voluntary membership organization of 160 law schools. It is dedicated to the 'improvement of the legal profession through legal education.' The AALS website provides information about upcoming AALS events (Annual Meeting, workshops and conferences), AALS publications, law faculty statistics and AALS Faculty Recruitment Services."

Association of American Medical Colleges
http://www.aamc.org/

"The Association of American Medical Colleges is a non-profit association founded in 1876 to work for reform in medical education." The AAMC's web site provides industry-related news, listings of medical schools, and information about applying to medical school and preparing for the MCAT.

Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/

Represents the interests of all those involved in the publication of academic and professional information; provides information and expertise in learned publishing, influential contacts, valuable training and support. Website describes seminars, training courses, discussion and career forums, trade resources, and organization information.

Association of MBAs
http://www.mbaworld.com/

"The Association of MBAs is unique in representing the interests of MBA students and graduates, leading business schools and MBA employers. The Association has acted in the interests of these stakeholder groups for over 30 years, promoting the MBA as the leading management qualification. Our aim is to encourage management education at postgraduate level to create highly competent professional managers." On this site you can find information about going to business school (including a list of accredited programs in the United Kingdom and Western Europe); information on careers and employment opportunities for MBA graduates; a calendar of events; the association's publications; and membership information.

Graduate and Professional Student Assembly
http://www.gapsa.upenn.edu/

"The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) functions as the university-wide student government for Penn'¹s graduate and professional students. GAPSA is made up of representatives elected from each of Penn's twelve graduate and professional schools." This site provides links to information regarding events, membership, board members and contact information.

The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students
http://www.nagps.org/

"The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students (NAGPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of graduate and professional student life in the United States of America. To this end, NAGPS works to actively promote the interests and welfare of graduate and professional-degree-seeking students in public and private universities, as well as in the public and private agencies at the local, state, and national levels. In addition, through its national office and regional networks, NAGPS acts as a clearinghouse for information on graduate and professional student groups at all stages of development." This list provides links to information regarding membership, conferences, events, reference sources, fellowship and scholarship resources and a job bank for members.

National Black MBA Association, Inc.
http://www.nbmbaa.org/

"The National Black MBA Association, Inc. (NBMBAA) is a non-profit organization of minority MBAs, business professionals, entrepreneurs and MBA students. With close to 5,000 members working in both private and public sectors throughout the country, we share a commitment to education and business -- the two principal keys to the economic development of the African American community." This site includes a profile of the organization, membership information, a job network, and news about their annual conference.

National Society of Hispanic MBAs
http://www.nshmba.org/

"The premier Hispanic MBA professional business network for economic and philanthropic advancement fostering Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development in order to improve society." This site covers NSHMBA's mission and history, along with information on membership and scholarships, a career center, upcoming events, and links to local chapters.