Sentences with phrase «advance efforts beyond»

They know that to do this, the next frontier is to advance efforts beyond the basic competencies which are at present the focus of their educational improvement efforts,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, who is the principal investigator of a research collaboration with the country.

They know that to do this, the next frontier is to advance efforts beyond the basic competencies which are at present the focus of their educational improvement efforts,» says Professor Fernando Reimers, who is the principal investigator of a...

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

«It is clear other efforts beyond the previously - planned presidential forum will more effectively advance the cause of fighting income inequality.

It is only with this kind of time - intensive, high - quality effort in all classrooms that we will be able to support all Hispanic students — whether designated as «English proficient» or not — to develop the advanced literacy skills needed for high - school graduation and well beyond.

In efforts to advance her knowledge of the world beyond the classroom, Liz completed her Master's Certificate in Non-Profit Management at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

A number of recent state legislative efforts highlight the importance of course rigor in preparing students for college and beyond.1 In addition, the State Board of Education has approved a preliminary college and career readiness indicator, which leans heavily on student participation and performance in rigorous courses, such as a — g courses, advanced placement exams, International Baccalaureate courses, and dual enrollment in high school and college courses.2

Nsombi B. Ricketts, an accomplished diversity leader with significant higher education experience advancing inclusion efforts on college campuses and beyond, has been selected as Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Pratt Institute.

Through teaching, learning and research, and our operational and community efforts, we are advancing sustainability on campus and beyond.

In Beyond Kyoto: Advancing the International Effort Against Climate Change, Aldy et al., Report prepared for the Pew Center on Global Climate Change, 2003.

Going Beyond Trauma - informed Care (TIC) Training for Child Welfare Supervisors and Frontline Workers: The Need for System - wide Policy Changes Implementing TIC Practices in All Child Welfare Agencies (PDF - 179 KB) Heffernan & Viggiani (2015) The Advanced Generalist, 1 (3/4) Reviews current efforts to train child welfare workers in trauma - informed practices and argues that trauma - informed care adaptation and training must transcend case workers and supervisors in order for true systemic change to occur.