The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) is the official organization of Wisconsin’s 22 private, nonprofit colleges and universities. WAICU is dedicated to expanding educational opportunity for students and is nationally recognized for its innovative programming to control college costs and for its partnerships with employers to provide skilled graduates. Membership is limited to accredited, nonprofit, four-year baccalaureate and graduate institutions. The presidents of these institutions lead WAICU as its board of directors. Alverno College, Bellin College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll University, Carthage College, Concordia University Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Herzing University, Lakeland University, Lawrence University, Marian University, Marquette University, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary University, Nashotah House, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Viterbo University, Wisconsin Lutheran College WAICU: Wisconsin’s private colleges working together to advance educational opportunity. Visit: www.waicu.org www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org

The Carthage College Master of Science in Business Design and Innovation program consists of six foundational courses, an internship, five business design and innovation courses, and a capstone project. In addition, students participate in eight intensive weekend courses. Business Design and Innovation (BDI) Track prepares graduates to: • Lead and manage high-performing cross-functional teams. • Design innovative solutions. • Develop effective strategies and programs for private, nonprofit, and government sectors. Carthage is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021-Spring 2022 class.

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LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS is a company based out of 1220 OUTER PARK DR, Springfield, Illinois, United States.

Private Christian school in Clear Lake area of Texas serving students from PK through the sixth grade.

Ed and Darlene Lowe established the Edward Lowe Foundation in 1985 to leverage entrepreneurship as a strategy for economic growth and community development. In contrast to most U.S. foundations, which are grant-giving entities, we are an operating foundation that funds its own programs. Our entrepreneurship initiatives are focused on second-stage companies — growth-oriented firms that have moved beyond startup but haven’t yet reached maturity. Our peer learning, leadership education and strategic information programs are geared to help these companies continue growing. We also educate communities about the unique challenges second-stagers face, how to work with them — and how to develop the kind of culture they need to flourish. To scale our impact, the foundation delivers its programs to second-stagers through other entrepreneur support organizations, which includes chambers of commerce, small business development centers, technology councils and economic development agencies. Although many programs are conducted on our partners’ turf, such as PeerSpectives CEO roundtables and Economic Gardening, we host leader retreats and facilitator training at Big Rock Valley (BRV), our headquarters in southwest Michigan. BRV is also integral in our land stewardship initiatives. A 2,000-acre property comprised of woodlands, wetlands and prairies, BRV’s diverse habitats support a wide variety of species, many of which are endangered or threatened. To preserve BRV’s environmental integrity, the foundation employs a number of innovative land management practices. In addition, we allow researchers to use the property for studies that can expand the knowledge base of conservation science.

Chicago City Day School is an independent private elementary school serving students in junior kindergarten through grade 8. We offer an academically challenging program in a noncompetitive school climate in which children are encouraged to take risks. Each year, Chicago City Day School graduates attend top public and private high schools in Chicago.

Since 1920, The National Federation of State High School Associations has led the development of education -based interscholastic sports and activities that help students succeed in their lives. We set directions for the future by building awareness and support, improving the participation experience, establishing consistent standards and rules for competition, and helping those who oversee high school sports and activities. The NFHS, from its offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, serves its 50 member state high school athletic/activity associations, plus the District of Columbia. The NFHS publishes playing rules in 16 sports for boys and girls competition and administers fine arts programs in speech, theater, debate and music. It provides a variety of program initiatives that reach the 18,500 high schools and over 11 million students involved in athletic and activity programs.

ACPE is the national agency for the accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education. In collaboration with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, ACPE accredits pharmacy technician education and training programs. ACPE also offers evaluation and certification of professional degree programs internationally. The mission of ACPE is to assure and advance excellence in education for the profession of pharmacy. ACPE is an autonomous and independent agency whose Board of Directors is derived through the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), and the American Council on Education (ACE).

MSTA serves more than 44,000 educators and is dedicated to educating the state's children. Since 1856 the Missouri State Teachers Association has led the way for Missouri's educators with services and benefits. MSTA is a grassroots organization made up of local Community Teachers Associations (CTAs) in each local school district. This reflects MSTA's strong commitment to local control. Members of MSTA set the policy and priorities of their professional association to meet the needs of Missouri educators. By joining a professional group like MSTA, members enjoy a host of valuable services and add their voice to that of other professionals. MSTA headquarters is in Columbia, with locations in Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield, Maryville, Cape Girardeau and Jefferson City. You can reach any MSTA staff member by calling (800) 392-0532. To learn more about MSTA and what we can do for you, contact us at [email protected].

Since 1911, the National Council of Teachers of English has been the professional home to English language arts teachers from pre-K through university levels. NCTE has provided a forum for the profession, an array of opportunities for teachers to continue their professional growth throughout their careers, and a framework for cooperation to deal with issues that affect the teaching of English. NCTE has more than 25,000 members and subscribers in the United States and other countries. Individual members are teachers and supervisors of English programs in elementary, middle, and secondary schools, faculty in college and university English departments, teacher educators, local and state agency English specialists, and professionals in related fields. Anyone interested in advancing English language arts education is welcome to join the NCTE membership community.

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is recognized by the American Dental Association as the national certification board for dental assistants. DANB exams and certifications are recognized or required by 38 states and the District of Columbia. DANB is a member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. DANB's Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) certification programs are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).