Sentences with phrase «cultural resource serving»

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In particular, I was a Department of Commerce Science and Technology Fellow, serving as a member of the subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs and as a special director in the Office of Cultural Resources of the National Park Service.

This article highlights three resources that youth - serving organizations can use to boost their linguistic and cultural competence.

Libraries not only house some of our most important cultural treasures, they serve as community outreach and resource centers.

This site allows the Center to continue using the natural and cultural resources of the national park, especially the outdoor areas of Crissy Field and marsh, for its science and environmental programs that serve youth, schools, and the greater community.

It will serve the local community as a key resource for jobs, cultural events, seminars, and meeting space.

Volunteers work in almost every area of the park, contributing their skills, time, and enthusiasm to help preserve and protect the park's natural and cultural resources, and to serve and educate visitors.

John R. Johnson (curator 1986 - present) has built a good comparative faunal collection, and the department serves as a repository for curation of archaeological material from Channel Islands National Park, Los Padres National Forest, and various cultural resource management projects.

These cultural artifacts serve as resource materials in many of my works, which I typically gather through on - going cataloguing.

The Curator - in - Residence is part of the cultural fabric of the city, serving as a professional resource for local artists and arts professionals, and as an ambassador of the Bemis Center in the community.

The mission of the Mark Morris Dance Group is to develop, promote, and sustain dance, music, and opera productions by Mark Morris and to serve as a cultural resource to engage and enrich the community.

The Museum serves as a teaching resource for Colby College and is a major cultural destination for the residents of Maine and visitors to the state.

Bridges — who previously served as Curatorial Assistant at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA Chicago)-- will work with Broad MSU staff to build upon the museum's international exhibitions program and expand its role as an educational resource for the university, a center for community engagement, and a cultural hub for the state of Michigan and beyond.

The Galleries serve as an educational and cultural resource for Northeast Georgia by way of free public programming and exhibitions.

Under her guidance, the foundation launched and refined new strategic priorities, focusing its $ 115 million grant budget on improvements in urban education for economically disadvantaged children, protection of the water resources serving 15 million people across four states, development of world - class urban parks and trails in underserved communities and cultivation of a vibrant cultural sector.

A center of cultural and intellectual life on campus, the museum serves as a living textbook for object - based learning, a home and resource for artists, and a catalyst for artistic expression, scholarly innovation, and the production of new knowledge through art.

An outstanding arts and education institution, the Museum was conceived with the dual purpose of serving both as an important cultural resource to its regional, national, and international audiences, and as an integral part of Purchase College.

Fixtures on the coffee tables of countless black families across the country, Ebony and Jet served as cultural barometers, vital news resources and bibles of aspirational imagery in their mid - to late - 20th century hey days.

As an online and print art magazine, BmoreArt serves the artists of Baltimore and beyond in covering their exhibits, acting as a watchdog and discussion board, publishing a beautiful print journal, and acting as a link to participation in art and cultural events across the region with a daily calendar, weekly events listings, call for entries page, and resource page.

For any of you not familiar with this amazing resource, it is «the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress.»

Business Development: Brokering various business dealings that further the diversification of Indian economies Developing and accessing commercial financial programs and services for tribal governments, including tax - exempt offerings and federally - guaranteed housing loans Serving as issuer or underwriter's counsel in tribal bond issuances Ensuring tribal compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and other federal financial regulatory requirements Handling federal and state income, excise, B&O, property and other tax matters for tribes and tribal businesses Chartering tribal business enterprises under tribal, state and federal law Registering and protecting tribal trademarks and copyrights Negotiating franchise agreements for restaurants and retail stores on Indian reservations Custom - tailoring construction contracts for tribes and general contractors Helping secure federal SBA 8 (a) and other contracting preferences for Indian - owned businesses Facilitating contractual relations between tribes and tribal casinos, and gaming vendors Building tribal workers» compensation and self - insurance programs Government Relations: Handling state and federal regulatory matters in the areas of tribal gaming, environmental and cultural resources, workers» compensation, taxation, health care and education Negotiating tribal - state gaming compacts and fuel and cigarette compacts, and inter-local land use and law enforcement agreements Advocacy before the Washington State Gambling Commission, Washington Indian Gaming Association and National Indian Gaming Commission Preparing tribal codes and regulations, including tribal court, commercial, gaming, taxation, energy development, environmental and cultural resources protection, labor & employment, and workers» compensation laws Developing employee handbooks, manuals and personnel policies Advocacy in areas of treaty rights, gaming, jurisdiction, taxation, environmental and cultural resource protection Brokering fee - to - trust and related real estate and jurisdictional transactions Litigation & Appellate Services: Handling complex Indian law litigation, including commercial, labor & employment, tax, land use, treaty rights, natural and cultural resource matters Litigating tribal trust mismanagement claims against the United States, and evaluating tribal and individual property claims under the Indian Claims Limitation Act Defending tribes and tribal insureds from tort claims brought against them in tribal, state and federal courts, including defense tenders pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act Assisting tribal insureds in insurance coverage negotiations, and litigation Representing individual tribal members in tribal and state civil and criminal proceedings, including BIA prosecutions and Indian probate proceedings Assisting tribal governments with tribal, state and federal court appeals, including the preparation of amicus curiae briefs Our Indian law & gaming attorneys collaborate to publish the quarterly «Indian Legal Advisor ``, designed to provide Indian Country valuable information about legal and political developments affecting tribal rights.

She serves as a cultural mentor and professional resource for emerging women leaders from the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa through TechWomen, a U.S. State Department initiative which empowers women technology leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Here you'll find all the latest news about our program and the amazing people who work with us to protect Mount Rainier's natural and cultural resources and serve its visitors.

With this exceptional textbook students gain the necessary knowledge skills and confidence to provide safe and effective care for the patients they will serve in their future careers.Chapter features help students learn all facets of pharmacy practice including: an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians in both community and institutional practice settingsa comprehension of the laws regulations and standards that govern pharmacy practicean awareness of medication safety issues in the prescription - filling processknowledge of the equipment supplies prescription order forms and medication labels used in pharmacy practiceinsight into professionalism including effective communication with patients and other healthcare professionals cultural awareness and ethical behaviorIn addition three appendices offer students valuable reference material on: the most commonly prescribed drugsthe top drugs administered in hospitalscommon pharmacy abbreviations and acronymsThe Study Partner CD supports student learning with: Chapter Terms and Flash Cards that help students learn key terminologyMatching Activities that provide students with a fun interactive way to learn chapter contentQuizzes that test studentsa» understanding of important chapter concepts in both practice and reported modesA Link to the Internet Resource Center providing in - depth reference information and additional resourcesNew and Noteworthy Chapter Features: NEW!Practice Tips highlight guidelines pharmacy technicians should follow in the workplace teaching students how to be successful and efficient on the job.NEW!

Civil Engineer — Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for civil engineering and construction projects valued in excess of $ 60 million Develop exposure to varied construction projects with both military and civilian applications Maintain, update, and create GIS and CADD data for use in Public Works civil engineering projects Coordinate data collection and project management with partner agencies and subcontractors Map utilities, environmental features, cultural resources, infrastructure, communication lines, and other features Utilize GPS and conventional surveying techniques to collect thousands of data points for detailed mapping Create and access spatial datasets in ArcSpatial Data Engine Develop and implement new mapping techniques using GIS software decreasing project turnover by 30 % Design and print large scale maps, drawings, and other items for use in engineering projects Set and strictly adhere to project timelines and budgets Manage construction contract negotiations, implementation, and funding Oversee finances identifying and resolving any errors or deviations of project budgets Direct office operations and support staff ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Serve as Civil Engineering instructor at the US Air Force Academy Lead classes in advanced GPS equipment operations, mapping, GIS software, and Terrasync data collection Develop new GIS, GPS, CADD curriculum for more than 1,200 cadets Implement instruction in Airfield Damage Assessment, MOS plotting, and combat skills Build and strengthen professional relationships with commanding officers, support staff, and business partners Perform all tasks with poise, integrity, and positivity

The Educator Guide serves as an introduction to the «Building Belonging» toolkit of resources which supports early childhood educators in teaching children about cultural diversity and addressing prejudice in early childhood settings.

Head Start and Early Head Start Head Start have addressed cultural and linguistic competence through the Head Start Program Performance Standards (Office of Head Start, current) and the more recently revised «Revisiting and Updating the Multicultural Principles for Head Start Programs Serving Children Ages Birth to Five: Addressing Culture and Home Language in Head Start Program Systems & Services» (Early Head Start National Resource Center @ ZERO TO THREE, 2010).

I encourage staff to screen books, movies, and other media resources for negative cultural, ethnic, racial, or religious stereotypes before sharing them with children and families served.

With a specific and relentless focus on the strengths and needs of our communities, and a lens of cultural competence, we serve as a national resource agency providing programs, publications, advocacy and trainings related to early childhood care and education; health and wellness; literacy and family engagement.

Spell out which communities you serve, and offer links to resources such as sites of local schools, cultural activities, and commerce.