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17-468: PMA may refer to: Organizations [ edit ] Pacific Maritime Association Pacific Missionary Aviation Palestine Monetary Authority Pakistan Marine Academy Pakistan Military Academy Presentation of Mary Academy People's Municipal Assembly Philadelphia Museum of Art Philippine Military Academy Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Photo Marketing Association PMA Group ,

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51-540: A U.S. government approval for medical devices Humanities [ edit ] Positive mental attitude , a philosophy of having an optimistic disposition in every situation Post mortem auctoris , a Latin term meaning "after the author's death", most often used in determining copyright Professional Master's in Social Sciences and Humanities , a postgraduate academic degree program Other uses [ edit ] Performance Monitoring for Action ,

68-874: A lobbying firm in the US Policia Militar Ambulante (Mobile Military Police, Ambulant Military Police or PMA) was an elite paramilitary corp active in Guatemala during the Guatemalan Civil War. Power Marketing Administration Power Matters Alliance , a consortium promoting a wireless charging standard President's Management Agenda , US Produce Marketing Association Publishers Marketing Association Puckapunyal Military Area , Australia Pemba Airport (Tanzania) (IATA airport code) Science and technology [ edit ] para -Methoxyamphetamine , an amphetamine derivative Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate ,

85-658: A survey held at intervals in Burkina Faso "PMA" (song) , a 2021 song by All Time Low "PMA", a 2012 song by Lower Than Atlantis from their album Changing Tune Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title PMA . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=PMA&oldid=1255849990 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

102-692: A transient PKC stimulator Phosphomolybdic acid , used as a thin-layer chromatography stain Poly(methyl acrylate) , a synthetic acrylate polymer Principles of Mathematical Analysis , a real analysis textbook Progressive muscular atrophy , a neurodegenerative muscle-wasting disease Propidium monoazide , a fluorescent dye Psychomotor agitation , unintentional and purposeless movements accompanying some health conditions (depression, anxiety, and others) Technology and engineering [ edit ] Persistent Management Agent, defined by Broadband Forum WT-318 phpMyAdmin , management tool of

119-546: Is a nonprofit higher education organization with headquarters in Washington, DC . Its mission is to advance graduate education and research . Its main activities consist of best practice initiatives, data analysis, advocacy, and global engagement. CGS membership includes approximately 500 universities in the United States and Canada, as well as international institutions. The council is concerned principally with

136-591: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Pacific Maritime Association The Pacific Maritime Association was founded in 1949 as a non-profit corporation. It represented a merger of the Waterfront Employers Association (WEA) and the American Shipowners Association (ASA). Its principal business is to negotiate and administer labor agreements with

153-470: Is governed by a member-elected board of directors. Members of CGS's board of directors are elected to one- to three-year terms. The current president of CGS, Suzanne Ortega, began her tenure July 2014 after serving as the senior vice president for academic affairs at the University of North Carolina. Past CGS presidents: The Council of Graduate Schools was founded in 1961, when what was then known as

170-531: The Higher Education Reauthorization Act ; immigration reform ; tax; and workforce development . CGS also provides resources and opportunities for its members to advocate on behalf of graduate education and research with campus stakeholders and policymakers. CGS hosts meetings and publishes research on global trends in graduate education as well as graduate education in a global context. Examples of its global engagement include

187-681: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). PMA's 72 members are cargo carriers, terminal operators, and stevedores that operate along the U.S. West Coast. In 1960, it negotiated the Mechanization and Modernization Agreement . As of December 2012, PMA members employed nearly 14,000 registered longshore, clerk and foreman workers at 29 west coast ports in California, Oregon, and Washington, and thousands more “casual” workers, who typically work part-time. Since

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204-763: The dean of the graduate school. Corporations, nonprofit organizations, and university system offices may also join CGS as nonvoting members. CGS is affiliated with the regional graduate associations the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools (CSGS), the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools (MAGS), the Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools (NEAGS), and the Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS). CGS

221-556: The 2002 agreement that brought the widespread use of technology to the West Coast , the registered workforce has increased by 32 percent. In 2015, it negotiated a five-year contract with the ILWU. This article about a business, industry, or trade-related organization is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Professional Master%27s in Social Sciences and Humanities The Council of Graduate Schools ( CGS )

238-639: The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). CGS researches and publishes its findings on specific metrics related to graduate education, including graduate enrollment and degrees and international graduate student applications, admissions and enrollments. CGS advocates for graduate education before Congress and the Administration, working both independently and collaboratively with other national organizations to advance federal policies. Issue areas have included diversity and inclusiveness;

255-428: The annual Strategic Leaders Global Summit on Graduate Education, traditionally hosted outside the U.S., and the international graduate admissions survey issued annually. CGS also has an international membership program, whereby interested international universities may apply for membership in CGS. The Council of Graduate Schools convenes members for two major meetings per year: an annual meeting in early December and

272-420: The efforts of graduate schools , particularly those providing PhD and master's programs. Its efforts do not extend to professional degrees in medicine or law. CGS member institutions annually award approximately 86% of U.S. doctorates and 60% of U.S. master's degrees. Institutional members are principally represented by the official directly responsible for overseeing graduate programs at the university, usually

289-833: The “Council of Graduate Schools in the United States” invited 100 institutions to join as founding members. These institutions were selected based on the number and variety of doctoral degrees each awarded. In 1987 the CGS membership voted to change the organization's name to the Council of Graduate Schools and began admitting Canadian institutions as members. CGS collaborates with members on initiatives that address common challenges in graduate education. Examples of these initiatives include understanding PhD career pathways, financial literacy, challenges in degree completion and attrition, Preparing Future Faculty (launched in 1993), mental health and wellness, and scholarly integrity and

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