Sentences with phrase «role of public institutions»

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Current enthusiasm for civil society is usually traced to the arguments of Vaclav Havel, the Czech president, and others who posited the claims of civil society against the totalitarian claims of communism, and, earlier than that, to the To Empower People manifesto authored by Peter Berger and myself in order to lift up the crucial role of non-governmental «mediating institutions» in public policy.

The people who built liberal Protestant institutions such as national mission agencies, local churches, colleges, universities, social reform agencies and public libraries in the rural heartland were people secure in their social position who assumed a leadership role in society and whose sense of social responsibility was born of religious conviction.

Though Whitehead sees the church as one of several civil institutions that could strengthen families, she is not much interested in the church's potential role as a source of ethical reflection and public - policy recommendations.

Think - tank Activities SOAAN will progress in stepwise fashion in order to develop the outputs mentioned above: Step 1) Review existing science and actions: An overview or survey of the existing science on the topic, including a discussion of the limitations of scope, empirical data, and their reliability and applicability to the organic sector's understanding of best practice; Step 2) Actors engagements: Identification in both public and private sectors of the institutions and individuals active on the topic and their respective roles and networks, so that SOAAN and the organic sector then moves to engage them, along with think tanking activities; Step 3) Think tank: Development of the model, the strategy and promotional / advocacy tools through think tank efforts including piloting cases to gain experience and showcase practicability; Step 4) Synthesis: Publication of the results, tools and recommendations.

Prior to design, her unique journey spanned multiple roles in four countries, three cities, and two states — including professional ballet, management, copywriting, event production, business consulting, and national and international public relations As a designer, she has had the opportunity to work with businesses of all sizes, start - ups, agencies, higher education institutions, and non-profits for projects in branding, brand strategy, print design, multi-media, advertising, digital design, presentation design, marketing, project management, live event production, e-learning, video, photography, art direction, and out - of - home.

Defence Headquarters hereby assures the international community, Nigeria's democratic institutions and the general public, of its unalloyed loyalty to the President Commander in Chief, provision of all necessary support for the sustenance of our democracy and carrying out our constitutional roles.

Nonetheless, there is more to do; all institutions which conduct or fund animal experiments should have a clear statement online, explaining how and why they do this, in order that the public can understand the important role of animals in research.»

In this role, Foley oversees the institution's programs of scientific research, sustainability, education, and public engagement.

Research integrity and its impact on the role of institutional review boards in public institutions in Brazil: A case study

Research integrity and its impact on the role of institutional review boards in public institutions in Brazil: A case study Presenter: Carlos Alberto Guimarães, University Hospital / Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Brazil Co-author: Sonia MR Vasconcelos, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (IBqM / UFRJ), Brazil

In February 2009, frustrated by industry restrictions on independent research into genetically modified crops, two dozen scientists representing public research institutions in 17 corn - producing states told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the companies producing genetically modified (GM) seed «inhibit public scientists from pursuing their mandated role on behalf of the public good» and warned that industry influence had made independent analyses of transgenic crops impossible.

Fostering connections throughout the institution and in the community, the CTSI will play a vital role in effectively and efficiently moving discoveries out of the laboratory to improve public health.

As National Gallery / will show, paintings can communicate many things to many different people, and this latest institution makes for a unique look at the role of art in public life.

understanding of the way in which public institutions function, the decision - making procedures and the role of citizens in a democratic society;

Key to this model is understanding the role that public schools play, not only in educating our youth, but also in serving as the mediating institution to successfully transition immigrant families into the American way of life, into making American values, culture, norms, and language their own.

If anything, the lack of space made Leach and his staff reevaluate the purpose of the institution, how to serve the public in a variety of ways, and the different ways that education plays a role in the museum.

Smith, who used to be president of the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools and is now a senior advisor to the National Association of Charter School Authorizers, provides and fair and accurate description of our book's thesis: that we should return to Albert Shanker's original vision of charter schools as institutions that provide flexibility to experiment with new approaches, that enhance the role of teachers in running schools, and that integrate students of different racial and economic backgrounds.

Federal policy plays an important role in the financing of postsecondary education at institutions by providing grants to low - income students and access to loans to all students, in both cases on similar terms regardless of whether the funds are to be spent at a public, for - profit, or private, non-profit college.

In particular, state policymakers need to consider the role of the private sector when deciding the right balance between direct funding of public institutions and vouchers that students can use at any institution (in the state or more broadly).

Yet in a liberal democracy such as the United States, the proper ordering of those mechanisms is beset by paradox: if free citizens are to rule the state, does the state have a legitimate role in shaping their values and beliefs via its public schools, universities, and other institutions?

In the process, they are transforming the role of the school: making it more like a business than a democratically governed public institution.

Robinson is a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he works on education policy issues including choice in public and private schools, regulatory development and implementation of K - 12 laws, the role of for - profit institutions in education, prison education and reentry, rural education, and the role of community colleges and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in adult advancement.

During their conversation, the Librarian and the Archivist will discuss the role of their institutions in making these resources accessible to the public.

With the new facility expected to play a major role in helping to recruit the best faculty, students, and staff, the new complex will also receive $ 120 million in new funding from the Permanent University Fund, a public endowment that contributes to the support Texas A&M institutions and the University of Texas Systems.

MA: With the painting Conjestina Achieng, I wanted to have elements of the painting that suggested that Conjestina, the central figure of the painting, had been given the role of village idiot by the local media (under the guise of public interest, she was repeatedly filmed and interviewed in an institution and at home while going through episodes of paranoid schizophrenia).

This year marks 10 years since the space opened its doors to the public, which has prompted a certain amount of reflection on the significance and role of the institution.

The project will culminate in a national public symposium in which the four participating institutions will share methods and outcomes, and locate lessons within the broader context of museum - based pedagogy and its role in higher education.

His work as a director of important European institutions, curator of major biennials and both writer and publisher of critical texts have sought to investigate the role of art as a catalyst for social change and the societal or political contexts in which art comes to be made public.

A select few of these private institutions play an important role in furthering critical dialogue, broadening public access to art, and taking risks that many of their public counterparts have proved unwilling to take.

In recent years, Pace has continuously expanded the possibilities for its role in the contemporary art ecosystem, engaging in collaborations with cultural institutions around the world, establishing the Pace Art + Technology new media center, and the Future \ Pace public art brand in a demonstration of the organization's focus on the future.

Benezra talks of how big public art galleries have changed their role, from being «good stewards of the works of art in their custody» to more popular and fully public institutions, places where people come to meet and spend time.

It is a tremendous honor to join the team at SFAI — I can not imagine a greater role than developing exhibitions, public programs, and community engagement for an institution, and a city, known for restless experimentation, risk, and the implicit trust of artists.»

In addition to broadly engaging with subjects such as the dystopian character of the contemporary city, the consequences of industrialization, or the lack of cultural and public spaces, this group of artworks also leads us to explore and question the role that an institution, such as Fundación / Colección Jumex, can potentially play in its immediate surrounding, in this case, Ecatepec.»

His work investigates the performance of leadership, the role of the artist as a public figure, and the effects of class and privilege on institutions in the form of paintings, murals, sculpture, and video art.

Each organization will contribute to the debates concerning the role and future development of London public institutions.

The included works also bear witness to the range of issues that cultural institutions such as museums should be examining — and thus opening up for debate — should they continue to play a central role in the formation of public opinion and sensibilities.

PAMM and the Guggenheim Foundation both combine a focus on international and transnational artists and cultural movements with a deep interest in local context, and her work at both institutions has re-affirmed Nawi's belief in the crucial role museums play in writing and rethinking histories, and building and contributing to communities through the establishment of public dialogue.

Dixon has been the director of the Isamu Noguchi Foundation (and its museum) since April 2003, and she has played a key role in the museum's transformation from a private establishment to a public institution that became part of the Alliance of American Museums in 2016.

Thanks to her wide and inclusive view, she is able to fulfill the role of artistic director in different realities such as an institutional pavilion like Expo Gate, for Milano Expo in 2015, and IL CREPACCIO project, a showcase in Milan for young artists and not just them, (recently on Instagram with IL CREPACCIO INSTAGRAM SHOW @ilcrepaccio), she is a curator of exhibitions — such as the latest solo exhibition of Thomas Braida at Palazzo Nani Bernardo for the Venice Biennale 2017 — and of public projects for companies and international institutions like Moderna Museet in Stockholm and Performa in New York.

In these wondrous museums, the role of the collector extends beyond patron to educator, invigorator and community supporter — love and passion for art expands to include artist residencies, lectures and programming that can rival that of public art institutions.

As part of its role as an educational institution, MoMA maintains an extensive program of activities designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of modern art among the the general public.

With access to the Contemporary Art Society's network of 65 member museums as well as guidance from the Contemporary Art Society and Whitechapel Gallery's expert teams, each fellow will use the founding principle of many of these institutions — philanthropic giving — as a springboard to explore the role of philanthropy in developing public collections in the UK.

Ukeles charted unmarked territory as she sought out new roles for art in the expanded field, becoming the model for what has since become an institutionalized practice of embedding artists as agents in a wide range of public and private (non-art) institutions.

Some of the artists involved take on different roles or have founded public or private institutions themselves.

Isn't it possible that the role and functioning of science has changed as the relationship between the public and political institutions has changed?

The Court specifies that the context of public mistrust in the EU and the potential dual role of its decision - makers must weigh in the institutions» assessment of the conditions.

With the convergence of healthcare and life sciences, an ever - present high - tech community and a top - tier public research institution, Dickinson Wright looks to play a strategic role in the growth and success of this unique capital city.»

It also reflects an appreciation of the important role that media plays in fostering public knowledge of and confidence in the courts as an essential institution in our democratic society.»

The Justicia Awards recognize outstanding broadcast and print stories that foster public awareness and understanding of any aspect of the Canadian justice system and the roles played by institutions and participants in the legal system.

Organized by the Canadian Bar Association, the Awards recognize «outstanding journalism that fosters public awareness and understanding of any aspect of the Canadian justice system and the roles played by institutions and participants in the legal system».