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Private university
Private universities are universities not operated by governments, although many receive tax breaks, public student loans, and grants. Depending on their location, private universities may be subject to government regulation. This is in contrast to public universities and national universities. Some universities are non-profit and some are for-profit means as business organization.
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In Nigeria there are a number of private universities, one of which is Igbinedion University, located in Okada, a town in Benin, Edo state. The university is the first private university providing for the study of medicine, While Madonna University which has the art campus located at Okija and science campus in Elele is the first private university in Nigeria .[1]
A number of private universities were established in Bangladesh after the Private University Act, 1992 was instituted.
The private universities of Bangladesh include:
- BRAC University (BRACU)
- Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT)
- University of Science and Technology, Chittagong (USTC)
- Premier University, Chittagong (PUC)
- University of Development Alternative(UODA)
- Metropolitan University, Sylhet (MU)
- Manarat International University (MIU)
- Daffodil International University (DIU)
- Bangladesh Islami University (BIU),
- North South University (NSU),
- East West University, (EWU)
- Bangladesh University (BU),
- Institute of Science and Technology (IST),
- Independent University, Bangladesh(IUB),
- American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB),
- Prime University (PU),
- Asian University of Bangladesh (AUB),
- America Bangladesh University (AIUB),
- Stamford University (Bangladesh) (SUB),
- State University of Bangladesh (SUB),
- Northern University Bangladesh (NUB),
- Darul Ihsan University (DIU),
- Southern University, Bangladesh,
- University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh(ULAB),
- Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST),
- International Islamic University Chittagong (IIUC),
- Presidency University (PU),
- South East University (SEU),
- Shanto Mariam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT),
- United International University (UIU),
- The University of Asia Pacific (UAP),
- IBAIS university
All private universities must be approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) before they are given a permit to operate.
See External links for: Private Universities Act 1992
Brunei Darussalam[edit]
Only accredited and recognized private educational institutions are able to open up for recruitment. However, private institutions are not given opportunity to award the students with their internal degree but have to award other examination bodies like BDTVEC or BTEC, NCC International Education, LCCI, University of Cambridge International Examinations to name few.
- Laksamana College of Business (Brunei Campus of Kensington College of Business)
Since 2003, joint-partnership private universities have been established in the People's Republic of China(PRC). English is the only language of instruction in all three institutions.
- University of Nottingham Ningbo, China (UNNC) in Ningbo, Zhejiang
- United International College (UIC) in Zhuhai, Guangdong
- Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Hong Kong[edit]
- Shue Yan University: acquired university status on 19 December 2006.
In India, privately funded institutions have existed since independence. Many of these universities offer multidisciplinary professional courses similar to state funded universities, however institutions offering single stream specialization programs are also in existence.
As of 12 March 2012[update], there are 109 private universities in India.[2] The oldest is Sikkim Manipal University of Health Medical & Technological Science, with Gazette Notification date of 11 October 1995.[2]
- University of Pembangunan Nasional Veteran (UPN Veteran) is a one of Private Universities in Indonesia, located at Surabaya municipality, Province of East Java, established at 5 July 1959 by Indonesian Veterans of Independence War as a living monument for development of education in Indonesia.
- Muhammadiyah University of Magelang, is one of private university belong to Muhammadiyah organisation. This university is well known as UMMGL standing for Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang. This University was founded on August 31, 1964.
As of 2007[update] Japan had 568 private universities, while there are 87 national universities and 89 public universities.[3] Private universities thus account for about 3/4 of all universities in Japan. Many, but not all, junior colleges in Japan are private. Like public and national universities, many private universities use National Center Test for University Admissions as an entrance exam.
Macau University of Science and Technology
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
There are 19 private universities in Lebanon.[4] Among these universities, two are internationally acknowledged, namely, the American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University.[5] The languages of teaching in private universities are mainly French and English, while Arabic is widely used in religious universities and Armenian in the Armenian university. The first university opened in Lebanon was the Syrian Protestant College in 1866 (Became the American University of Beirut in 1921). It was founded by Daniel Bliss a Protestant missionary. The second university opened in Lebanon was the, Université Saint-Joseph, founded by the Jesuits in 1875.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC), formerly the University Grant Commission, is the primary regulator of higher education in Pakistan. It also facilitates the development of higher educational system in Pakistan. Its main purpose is to upgrade the to be world-class centres of education, research and development.
The HEC is also playing a leading role towards building a knowledge-based economy in Pakistan by giving out hundreds of doctoral scholarships for education abroad every year. In spite of the criticism of HEC, its creation has also had a positive impact on higher education in Pakistan. In their two year report for 2004 to 2006 it is mentioned that according to the Institute of Scientific Information, the total number of publications appearing in the 8,000 leading journals indexed in the web of Science arising out of Pakistan in 2005 was 1,259 articles, representing a 41% increase over the past two years and a 60% increase since the establishment of HEC in 2002. In addition the HEC digital library now provides access to over 20,000 leading research journals, covering about 75% of the world's peer reviewed scientific journals.
Until 1991, there were only two recognized private universities in Pakistan: Aga Khan University established in 1983; and Lahore University of Management Sciences established in 1985. By 1997, however, there were 10 private universities and in 2001-2002, this number had doubled to 20; among the first to gain degree awarding status was Hajvery University, Lahore(HU), established in 1990. In 2003-2004 Pakistan had a total of 83 private degree granting institutions.
The HEC website also points to a 40% increase in enrollment in universities in Pakistan over the last two years, which it attributes to efforts on its part to encourage higher education in the country.
See External links for : Higher Education Commission
Private colleges and universities may either be "sectarian" or "non-sectarian" entities. Institutions may either be "not-for-profit" or "profit-oriented". Most private schools are not-for-profit Catholic like Adamson University(Vincentian), Ateneo de Manila University (Jesuit), Colegio de San Juan de Letran (Dominican), De La Salle University (Christian Brothers), Don Bosco Technical College (Salesian), Saint Louis University, Baguio City (CICM), San Beda College (Benedictine), University of San Carlos (SVD), and the University of Santo Tomas (Dominican). However, there are also non-Catholic not-for-profit sectarian institutions such as Silliman University (Presbyterian), Trinity University of Asia (Anglican), Philippine Christian University (Methodist), Adventist University of the Philippines (Seventh-day Adventists), and New Era University (Iglesia ni Cristo). Non-sectarian private schools, on the other hand, are corporations licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Manuel Luis Quezon University, Centro Escolar University, Far Eastern University, and STI College are registered on the Philippine Stock Exchange.
SIM University (UniSIM) is the first and only full-fledged private university in Singapore. It is established in 2005 with the approval of Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) to award recognised Singapore degrees. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents studying for their first degree in UniSIM are eligible for up to 55% fee subsidy from the Singapore Government. There are four degree-awarding schools in UniSIM, i.e. the School of Arts & Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Human Development & Social Services, and the School of Science & Technology. As of early 2012, the student enrollment stood at approximately 12,000.
South Korea[edit]
- Busan University of Foreign Studies
- Korea University
- Yonsei University
- Chung-Ang University
- Kyungsung University
- Dong-A University
- Sungkyunkwan University
- Sogang University
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
- Kyung Hee University
- Hanyang University
- Kookmin University
- Hongik University
- Dongseo University
Sri Lanka[edit]
In Sri Lanka there are no private universities, however there are several independent institutions that are non-government funded. These mostly provide undergraduate degrees with a limited few proving postgraduate degrees. The Informatics Institute of Sri Lanka (IIT) [3] and Sri Lanka Institute for Information Technology (SLIIT) [4] are examples. A reasonable number of foreign Universities franchise some parts of their degree courses in Sri Lanka with local institutes. Students are charged for the study (some of these Universities are state funded institutions of their home countries) and these charges are often a fraction of the cost studying in the home countries of these institutions.
Efforts to establish Private Universities have been blocked due to protests from state universities' undergraduates and leftist political parties.
In Taiwan (ROC), unlike the United States, private universities are typically not as prestigious as some public (national) universities. They aren't as highly ranked as public institutions, and also cost nearly twice as much. This is due to the form of testing in schools in Taiwan, in which students take a national entrance exam to determine their university qualifications. The famous private university is Fu Jen Catholic University, and the earliest is Tunghai University.
2010 ARWU Rankings | 2010 QS World Rankings | 2010 QS Asian Rankings | 2010 eduniversal Rankings | 2009 QS Asian Rankings: Int'l faculty review [6] | 2009 QS Asian Rankings: Int'l student review [7] | 2000 Singapore "Asiaweek" Rankings[8] | University | Local | Median ranks |
none | 551-600 | 113= | 3rd class | 010 | 300 | 70 | Fu Jen Catholic University | New Taipei | 01 |
406 | none | 089= | none | 236 | 209 | none | Chang Gung University | Taoyuan | 02 |
none | none | 151= | none | 138 | 195 | none | Feng Chia University | Taichung | 03 |
none | none | none | none | 036 | 144 | none | Ming Chuan University | Taipei | 04 |
none | none | none | none | 038 | 320 | none | Tunghai University | Taichung | 05 |
none | none | none | none | 083 | 317 | none | Soochow University (Taiwan) | Taipei | 06 |
none | none | none | none | 110 | 268 | none | Tamkang University | New Taipei | 07 |
none | none | none | none | 178 | 311 | none | Chung Yuan Christian University | Taoyuan | 08 |
none | none | none | none | 324= | 243 | none | Yuan Ze University | Taoyuan | 09 |
none | none | none | none | 324= | 354 | none | Tatung University | Taipei | 10 |
Since the 1990s a lot of private universities have opened in Vietnam. Hochiminh City Open University was one of the first universities in this category in the higher education system in Vietnam. Typical characteristics of Vietnamese private universities as of 2010[update] are higher (very high in some cases) tuition fees, poor infrastructure, and limited faculty and human resources. The private universities are often named after scholars (Vo Truong Toan University, Nguyen Trai University, Luong The Vinh University, Chu Van A University, Yersin University, Phan Chau Trinh University, etc.), or heroes/legends (Hung Vuong University, Quang Trung University, etc.), although there are exceptions, such as FPT University named after the FPT Group and Tan Tao University in Tan Tao Group. In Vietnam, there exists the "Semi-private university"; universities in this category can partly receive financial support from the government. Almost private universities have to invite professors and lecturers from the state universities. Many retired lecturers from state-owned universities take up positions in private universities after their retirement.
In Austria, educational institutions must be authorised by the country to legally grant academic degrees. All state-run universities are governed by the 2002 Austrian Universities' and University Degree Programmes' Organisation Act (Federal Law Gazette No. 120/2002). In 1999, a federal law (Universitäts-Akkreditierungsgesetz) was passed to allow the accreditation of private universities. The Akkreditierungsrat (Accreditation Council)[note 1] evaluates applicants and issues recommendations to the responsible Austrian accreditation authority (the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science & Research).
Accreditation by the council yields a couple of privileges: degrees issued by accredited private universities have the same legal status as those issued by state-run universities. Private universities can appoint or promote professors. Their students enjoy the same privileges pertaining to social security, foreigner law and state scholarships as students of the state universities. Educational services of private universities are not subject to value added tax, and donations are tax deductible.
Accreditations must be renewed regularly and can be withdrawn, e.g. in the case of repeated academic misconduct as happened in 2003 when the accreditation of International University Vienna, was withdrawn. In 2006, when the accreditation of IMADEC University expired, the Accreditation Council rejected requests for renewal.
Austrian law provides that private universities in Austria must use the term Privatuniversität (literally, "private university") in their German names, although their formal names in other languages, e.g. in English, are not regulated. Thus, there is the possibility of private institutions employing the term "university" as opposed to "private university" in their advertisements in all languages except German while still complying with Austrian law.
While the legal definition of "private university" prohibits funding by the federal government of Austria, funding by other public bodies is not prohibited. Consequently, some of Austria's private universities are funded or partly funded by provincial governments, while others are fully privately funded.
Accreditation of private universities started in 2001. As of 2010[update] Austria has 12 private universities. Most of them are small (fewer than 1000 students) and specialise in only one or two fields of study:
- Anton Bruckner Private University for Music, Drama, and Dance in Linz
- Catholic-Theological Private University Linz
- Danube Private University in Krems an der Donau
- European Peace University in Stadtschlaining
- Konservatorium Wien in Vienna
- MODUL University Vienna (2007)
- New Design University in St. Pölten
- Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität in Salzburg
- Privatuniversität Schloss Seeburgin Seekirchen (near Salzburg)
- University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology in Hall in Tirol
- Sigmund Freud University Vienna
- Webster University Vienna (also accredited in the USA)
Four former private universities are not accredited any more:
- International University Vienna: Accreditation was withdrawn in 2003 due to academic misconduct.
- IMADEC University: First accreditation period ended in January 2006 and was not renewed.
- TCM Privatuniversität Li Shi Zhen in Vienna: Accreditation period ended 2009; TCM did not call for renewal. All students could finish their studies.
- PEF Private University of Management Vienna: The university closed for economic reasons in March 2012. All students could finish their studies.
Bulgaria has a number of private universities among which most renown are New Bulgarian University, located in capital city Sofia, and Burgas Free University, Varna Free University and American University in Bulgaria.
France has a dual system with Universities and Grandes Ecoles.
Universities are usually public such as Université Paris La Sorbonne and Université Paris-Dauphine and are in all academic fields (engineering, law, medical, economics, arts, business administration, sociology...). You can join University after High school degree and study there for a Bachelor, Master or Doctoral Program (3, 5, 8 years).
Grandes Ecoles can be public or private. They operate mainly in engineering studies and business administration. Universities and Grandes Ecoles compete in these two fields. For engineering Grandes Ecoles, some of them report to the Ministry of Defense such as Ecole Polytechnique or to the Ministry of Higher Education such as Ecole Centrale Paris and Ecole Centrale Lyon and are public. The most prestigious ones are public. You join a Grande Ecole after two additional specific years in high school (called Classes préparatoires), following the high school degree. A selective examination after the two additional years is taken to enter one Grande Ecole. Within European Union standardisation, this full 5 year cursus, (two year preparatory classes plus 3 years in engineering or business school) is equivalent to a Master degree for international exchange programs.
Grandes Ecoles for studying business administration are usually part of the Chamber of commerce. HEC and ESCP Europe are part of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris CCIP, and are therefore semi-private.
They are other private engineering and business schools but they are not as prestigious.
Germany has 83 private universities (called Privathochschule) and 45 church-run universities (called kirchliche Hochschule). Similar to the state-run universities, they are subdivided into Universitäten, Fachhochschulen (universities of applied science) and Kunst- und Musikhochschulen (art schools). Private universities in Germany need institutional accreditation by the state.
The first private university in Germany, The Ukrainian Free University was established 16 September 1950 in Munich. More recently Witten/Herdecke University opened in 1982. Though private universities are numerous in Germany, they represent only less than 1% of all students. Some private universities, including Hanseatic University Rostock (2007–2009) and the International University in Germany in Bruchsal have gone out of business.
Most of the church universities are run by the Protestant or Catholic churches, however there is one Jewish university (Hochschule für Jüdische Studien) in Heidelberg.
In Greece private universities are prohibited by the constitution (Article 16). However, laboratories of liberal studies (Εργαστήρια ελευθέρων σπουδών, ergastiria eleftheron spoudon) operate freely in the country and based on a law from the 1930s they are registered as private for-profit businesses and regulated by the Greek Ministry of Commerce. Their academic degrees, which are not recognised in Greece, are directly provided to successful students by foreign universities in the United Kingdom, United States of America, or other countries, usually through franchise or validation agreements (the franchise agreement usually being considered better). This has limited access to the laboratories, which usually teach in English, to high-income Greeks who for various reasons (usually family matters) did not want to go abroad.
In 2008 the Nea Demokratia-led government of Greece voted a law that will force all laboratories of liberal studies to register with the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs as colleges (κολλέγια, kollegia) by August 2009. It is expected that this will help to widen the participation of Greek students in private colleges, thus allowing the expertise and efficiency of the private educational sector to benefit the Greek students and society.
- Central European University in Budapest, a founding member of the European University Association (EUA)[9]
In the Republic of Ireland, a private university (more commonly known as a private college) is one that is not funded by the state, and therefore not covered by the free-fees initiative. All universities, Institutes of Technology, Colleges of Education, as well as the National College of Ireland and some religious institutions are publicly funded and therefore covered by free-fees initiative. There are few private colleges, and they are highly specialised, such as Griffith College Dublin, Dorset College and Dublin Business School. The major representative body for private colleges in Ireland is the Higher Education Colleges Association. Private colleges in Ireland can seek to have their programmes validated/accredited by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council.
See external links for: free-fees initiative and Higher Education Colleges Association
Nyenrode is the only private university in the Netherlands at the graduate level. The university was founded in 1946. It serves as a graduate school for business and management. Both programs are taught in English.[citation needed] Recently, Nyenrode merged with the Institute for CPA Education and both institutions share their facilities. The Nyenrode Business University also contains a campus and active student body.
Other Dutch private universities are universities of applied science (HBOs) where one can obtain a bachelor's. These include Business School Notenboom (founded in 1958)[10] and IVA Driebergen for the automotive industry with its earliest beginnings in 1930.[11]
The oldest non-state-run university, the Universidade Católica Portuguesa - UCP (Catholic University of Portugal), a catholic private university (concordatory status) with branches in the cities of Lisbon, Porto, Braga, Viseu, and Caldas da Rainha, was founded before the others, in 1967, and officially recognized in 1971. UCP offers some well-recognized degrees and is reputed for economics, law and business management degrees it awards at its Lisbon branch. Other degrees awarded by UCP, like biotechnology and dental medicine, amassed increasing success and popularity since the 2000s. After the Carnation Revolution of 1974, in the 1980s and 1990s, a boom of educational private institutions was experienced in Portugal and many private universities started to open. Most private universities had a poor reputation and were known for making it easy for students to enter and also to get high grades. In 2007, several of those private universities or their heirs, were investigated and faced compulsory closing (for example, the infamous Independente University and Internacional University closings, and the Moderna University scandal) or official criticism with recommendations that the state-managed investigation proposed for improving their quality and avoid termination. In the mid-2000s, within the Bologna process, a reorganization of higher education was started which included more stringent regulations for private education and expanded state policies with regard to private education quality assurance and educational accreditation. In general, the private higher education institutions were often considered the schools of last resort for underachieving applicants who didn't score enough points in the admission examinations to enter the main public institutions. Nearly open-admission policies have hurt private universities' reputation and the actual quality of their alumni. Without large endowments like those received, for example, by many US private universities and colleges which are attractive to the best scholars, researchers and students, the private higher education institutions of Portugal, with a few exceptions, do not have neither the financial support nor the academic profile to reach the highest teaching and research standards of the top Portuguese public universities. In addition, most private universities have faced a restrictive lack of collaboration with the major enterprises which, however, have developed fruitful relationships with many public higher education institutions. Most Portuguese private universities specialise in a limited number of fields, most often in the social sciences and humanities.
Further to the public Universities in Switzerland, the country is well known for its high-quality private education system. It starts with Swiss boarding schools which have achieved fame. World-class universities such as the IMD belong to the category of institutions with top rankings.[12] Leman University Geneva, founded in Geneva Switzerland, is the only Private University in Switzerland offering programs in Law (Bachelor, Masters and Ph.D.). For a more complete listing, please consult the List of universities in Switzerland. EDUNIVERSAL Official Selection[13] has four private Business Schools in its rankings:
- the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
- the Peter Lorange Institute of Business (former GSBA)
- EDUCATIS University
- International University in Geneva (IUG)
Bilkent University (1984), Turkey's first private university. In Turkey there are 66 private universities present day.
In Turkey, according to the laws of private universities, on the recommendation of the Higher Education Council is established by law. The establishment of such universities, established a new university building or in the form of a higher education institution will be the name of the university. Foundations for the establishment of the university, the university faculty, the formation of at least two of the bodies of the faculties of arts and science education programs related to the fields to be present, the university of arts and science programs to be among the first to be launched training programs and eligible to attend the university's commitment to the education of students in these programs start year necessary.
The well known private universities in Turkey are:
United Kingdom[edit]
The University of Buckingham is currently the only fully-fledged private university in the United Kingdom.[14] In July 2010 it was announced that London-based BPP would be granted permission to become a university college.[15] BPP University College is now the UK's only private university college.[15]
Other private degree awarding bodies in the UK include: Ashridge Business School, ifs School of Finance, The College of Law and Regent's College, all of which are privately funded charitable bodies. In addition the private Richmond University has its degrees validated by the public Open University.
All other British universities are public.[citation needed][16] They have considerable institutional autonomy, but are currently funded mainly by government teaching and research grants[citation needed] and the government regulates their tuition fees, student funding and student loans and commissions and regulates research assessments and teaching reviews. However, unlike in Continental European countries, the British government does not own universities' assets, and university staff are not civil servants. Government regulation arises as a condition of accepting funding from bodies such as HEFCE and any university can in principle choose to leave the HEFCE regulated system at any time.[17]
From September 2012 government funding for teaching and background funding for research will be substantially reduced, with one study indicating that annual Government funding for teaching and research will make up just 15% of universities' income by 2015.[18]
In the UK, an institution can only use the title "University" or "University College" if it has been granted by the Privy Council, under the terms of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.[19] Prior to 1992, these titles were conferred by Royal Charter.
Concordia University College of Alberta
British Columbia[edit]
Fairleigh Dickinson University (Vancouver Campus)
New Brunswick[edit]
Tyndale University College and Theological Seminary
Ross University All saint medical university
In Guatemala, the only Public university is Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. The rest of the degree offering institutions in the country are Private. See the List of universities in Guatemala for a list of the Private Universities in the country.
United States[edit]
In the U.S., many universities and colleges are private, operated as educational and research nonprofit organizations. About 20 percent of American college students attend private colleges.[20] Some of the most prestigious universities in the U.S. are private universities. Examples include Wake Forest University, Duke University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, Harvard University, Yale University, Vanderbilt University, Princeton University, Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Pennsylvania, and Washington University in St. Louis.
While most liberal arts colleges are likewise private, there are also some public liberal arts colleges. Some private universities are closely affiliated with religious organizations (for example, the University of Notre Dame, Southern Methodist University and Duke University) and some are directly operated by religious organizations (such as Brigham Young University).
Legally, private universities may not discriminate, but generally have a somewhat free hand in setting admissions policies. Universities base their selections on many secondary factors other than academic performance.[21] Since the post WW2-era, following in the mold of James Bryant Conant at Harvard, most private universities have made enormous strides in becoming meritocratic.
The U.S. system of education has also been transplanted to other countries. Private universities such as the American University in Cairo and the American University of Afghanistan typically offer a liberal arts curriculum to their students.
Tuition fees at private universities tend to be higher than at public universities though many private universities offer financial aid as well.[22] For example, at Princeton University sixty percent of the Class of 2013 received financial aid with an average grant amount of $36,000. The average grant now exceeds Princeton's $35,340 annual tuition.[23]
Bond University, Australia's first private university, dates from 1987.[24] It runs three semesters per year (correlating exactly with the Northern and Southern Hemispheres' schedules), which allows a student to complete a six semester degree in two years and an eight semester degree (e.g. Law) in under three years.[25]
Since Bond University's foundation, the University of Notre Dame Australia opened as a private university, in 1989.
Melbourne University, a public university, owned a private university called Melbourne University Private from 1998 to 2005. The private university was not successful, losing A$20,000,000 over its lifetime.
Torrens University Australia, part of the Laureate International Universities network, opened as Australia's third private university in 2012.
In addition, Carnegie Mellon University operates a private branch campus in Australia called Heinz College Australia.
Middle East and Gulf Countries[edit]
Saudi Arabia[edit]
There are nine private universities in Saudi Arabia:Fahd bin Sultan University,[26] King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Effat University, Prince Sultan University, Arab Open University, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Alfaisal University, Al Yamamah University and Dar Al Uloom University.[27]
There are four private universities and five colleges in Kuwait : American University of Kuwait (AUK), Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), American University of the Middle East (AUM), Arab Open University (AOU) - Kuwait, Australian College of Kuwait (ACK), American College of the Middle East (ACM), Box Hill College Kuwait - Higher Education for Women, College of Aviation Technology and Kuwait-Maastricht Business School.
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External links[edit]
- http://www.commonlii.org/bd/legis/num_act/pua1992257/ Private Universities Act 1992 - Bangladesh
- http://www.university-directory.eu/Pakistan/University-Grants-Commission-UGC.html Higher Education Commission - Pakistan
- http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/fees.html free-fees initiative - Ireland
- http://www.heca.ie/ Higher Education Colleges Association- Ireland


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The problem with the campaign, apart from the less-than-brilliant concept, is the timing. Criticism of Microsoft's more recent products, such as Windows 8, Surface and Windows Phone 8, should have caused the company to lay low for a while. Instead, the firm unwittingly gave frustrated users of its new products a unified hashtag to rally behind.
This, folks, is why you shouldn't try to trash the competition


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Some might think that I have taken this position just to confuse people. Jeremy, rabid proponent of free speech, lover of the Supreme Court, obviously would be in favor of a bill requiring that all court cases be televised. I think I suprised people a bit. The bill, Senate bill 1945, proposes amending Chapter 45 [...]
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Whenever someone finds themselves in a correctional facility they often do not have a resource that assists them in becoming better citizens. For the inmates at the Sampson Correctional Center, services are provided by the Community Resource Council (CRC) to help them be better family members and a responsible, law-abiding citizen.
The CRC is a volunteer group of church representatives that help provide assistance in stimulating positive citizen and community involvement and promoting volunteerism at correctional facilities across North Carolina. Chick Gancer is the current president of the CRC here in Sampson.
Gancer shared that the CRC began here in 1990.
"In addition to decorating the chapel that first year, we also donated books, clothing, shoes and food whenever the administration requested our help. We still do this today," explained Gancer. "The community churches are our most important helper as they give money for our worthy projects such as the spring gospel sing and ice cream social for the inmates, employee appreciation meal and the annual Christmas dinner."
The objectives of the CRC is to raise funds for these projects and others that will not be funded by the state. Gancer shared that the chapel was built at the Sampson Correctional Center 19 years ago from funds contributed by members of the community.
Over the past few years, the CRC has been very ambitious in taking on the project of refurbishing the chapel.
"After we appealed to our community for donations and funds from the CRC, carpet was donated, pews were cushioned and window dressings were put up. The chapel is a multi-denominational facility that is used by many of the 450 inmates incarcerated at the local facility.
Gancer stressed that it is important to remember that 98 percent of those who are incarcerated are released at some time. "It is our primary goal to affect a positive link between our community and the inmate population. There are many possibilities for service, from teaching skills to a group of inmates and spending time in prayer with an individual inmate to helping as a member of this council to raise money and plan projects. We encourage others to join us to help others," remarked Gancer.
Milley Brewington is the newest member of the council and the only female.
"I feel like I am the little sister to this group and to the inmates we serve. I enjoy serving with my brothers in Christ," Brewington asserted.
Other council member shared their thoughts and comments about the work they do as CRC volunteers, too, with all talking about the impact they hope to make.
The Rev. Louie Boykin stated that he had been on the council for five years and expressed his admiration for those who had previously served. He also said the love these members show to their fellow man are examples to follow. "God looks beyond the faults of the inmates and sees their need. I look forward to the joy and excitement shown by the inmates at these special projects and particularly at the Christmas dinner. Even though the inmates are in…God is not locked out, and he can and will reach out to them," commented Boykin.
The Rev. Garland Mayes said it is simply rewarding to know that he can make a difference in the life of someone who has been incarcerated. "Jesus said, love thy neighbor as thy self. This is what we are attempting to do here with the inmates."
"Anytime you can do something to help someone and you know they appreciate it, it makes you feel good. You can't show to much appreciation. God chose me to do this work and has opened the door of opportunity for me to serve him in this ministry," remarked Leroy King.
Willie Bennett expressed that being a council member was a worthwhile program and was rewarding as he worked with the inmates regardless of their individual circumstances. "I am overwhelmed with joy at the opportunity to serve my fellow man. To be a part of Christ and show the inmates and staff the love of Christ demonstrates and continues to show that in spite of ourselves, he is able to do great things through us."
Several inmates shared their appreciation for the help show to them by the CRC. One inmate said that the CRC was made up of very special people. Another stated that the Christmas dinner was so very special because it was the only time when they got food other than what was provided by the center. "It is so nice to know that we have not been forgotten especially at this special time of the year," expressed one inmate.
Gancer also shared that 300 New Testaments were given to the inmates by the Gideons during the Christmas dinner this year. Appreciation from the CRC was expressed to Donna Williamson, assistant superintendent in charge of prison program and to Tyrone Owens who coordinates CRC for all they do to assist the CRC is serving the inmates.
If anyone would like to assist or join the volunteers of the CRC they may contact any of the following volunteers: Chick Gancer, First United Methodist Church, 385-2306; Rev. Louis Boykin, Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church, Elizabethtown 990-1892; Rev. Garland Mayes, Union Grove FW Baptist, 990-4928; Leroy King, Union Grove FW Baptist, 919-621-9006; Roscoe Howard, Mt. Pleasant Baptist, 990-3335; William Bennett, Mt. Pleasant Baptist, 305-5012; Rev. Gerald Underwood, Andrews Chapel Baptist, 990-9693; Milley Brewington, New Bethel Baptist, 337-4765; Rev. Joe Evans, Christ Missionary Baptist, 214-5986.


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What is Upstart?
Originally created for use in Ubuntu, Upstart is suitable for deployment in all Linux distributions as an alternative to the System-V init.
Scott James Remnant - Photo by: Simon Law
Follow along as Scott James Remnant, Upstart designer, explains what Upstart is and why it's important to both the end user and developer.
Linux Pro Magazine: Can introduce yourself and explain what your relation to Upstart is?
Scott James Remnant: My name's Scott James Remnant, I'm a software developer for Ubuntu and member of the Ubuntu Technical Board; having previously been a member of the Debian Project before joining Canonical back in 2004. I designed and have been developing the Upstart init daemon for the last few years.
LPM: I know you used to work for Canonical but recently you've made some changes. Can you tell readers a little about your new job and what you'll be doing?
SJR: After almost seven years working for Canonical on Ubuntu, it was time for a change. I accepted a new job working at Google on their Chrome OS project, which as many of you know is derived from Ubuntu and uses Upstart as one of its core components. I'll be still working on Ubuntu as well, and will be still a member of the Ubuntu Technical Board.
LPM: Upstart was originally developed for Ubuntu? How did this need come about and what distributions are now using Upstart.
SJR: Lots of needs all came together at similar times that led to the development of Upstart; we wanted to improve not just the speed but also the reliability of the boot process as well as looking to reduce the bloat and overhead of a running Linux distribution - even more important now with the increased popularity of low memory and embedded systems.
LPM: What makes Upstart important?
SJR: It's part of the ongoing modernisation of Linux distributions, not important in of itself, but as part of the toolbox it's helpful.
LPM: What impact does Upstart have on the average end user and for the Linux developer?
SJR: For the end user, their computer boots faster, runs faster and is better able to support their hardware. For the Linux developer, it takes care of a lot of the hard work for them.
LPM: Since Upstart is an open source project is there an upstart community? If so, how can people get involved with this project? What is Upstarts greatest need currently, and how can developers help with this need?
SJR: The greatest need is documentation, which happily is something everyone can help with! The Upstart Development Blog and upstart-devel mailing list are great places to start learning about it.
LPM: Is there anything about Upstart I haven't asked you about that you would like to share with readers. For that matter are there other projects you are working on that you would like to make readers aware of?
SJR: Probably one thing worth discussing is what Upstart's relationship to systemd is and why Upstart development is carrying on despite systemd existing?
Upstart and systemd have similar goals, but are quite different implementation. While both intend to support the modern system, Upstart works in an event-based manner while systemd is still a traditional dependency-based init system underneath.
I think there's room for both, and that both projects will benefit from the competition between them. Just as there's room for both Dpkg and RPM, and both GNOME and KDE. The important thing is that Lennart and I collaborate in certain areas to avoid fragmentation, for example in the current discussion about D-Bus Activation where we're working together on a common spec we'll both support.
More information on Upstart can be found on the Upstart Website.
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The UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) describes the value of becoming registered as an Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). It describes the requirements that have to be met in order to gain these qualifications, and gives examples of ways of doing this.
UK-SPEC should enable individuals and employers to find out whether they or their staff can meet the requirements, and explains the steps necessary to achieve professional registration with the Engineering Council.
Our registrants carry many responsibilities, including the need to observe a professional code of conduct. These are described here, together with advice on how to maintain registration.
UK-SPEC is published by the Engineering Council on behalf of the UK engineering profession. The standard has been developed, and is regularly updated, by panels representing professional engineering institutions (PEIs), employers and engineering educators.
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Just returned from a brilliant holiday! We stayed here in 2010 and I asked if we could have the same room. However the very friendly receptionist said they were pretty full so she couldn't give us the same room. However she offered us a free upgrade and said we could look at a couple of rooms before we decided. She... More
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This is a COMPLETE Wheelset (Front & Rear)
A perfect economic wheelset for your Fixed Gear project, or as training wheels for the track. Professionally Hand-Built in the USA.
Rear hub is flip/flop and is threaded Fixed/Free - meaning you can put a fixed cog (and lockring) on one side, and a freewheel on the other. Hubs are the High-Flange machined style, have cartridge bearings. 700c rims have machined sidewalls and then power coated. No silver brake surface, rims are poweder coater after machining. Rims are made from 6061-T6 alloy. Rear is spaced at 120mm / front is 100mm. Rear axle is long enough to re-space to 126 or 130mm.


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DAMN! I wish I knew where my camera was so I could post my new bass.
I should take a picture of my drumset and put pictures of my piano on the computer.
thats got my whole band on it, im the bass player, and the red haired kid isnt in the band nemore
These are pics of me and my bass player...
Just a little animation :P
Pic of me and my drums Theres a weird shadow over my eyes...LOL
My setup is: Two mounted toms and a floor tom, 1 snare, 1 bass w/ double bass pedals, ride cymbol, high hat w/ clutch and a crash cymbol. I have tama shells w00t!!!
Pic of my bass player...
My bass player said he had the same bass as you jojan. Do you have an ibanez?
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I have a Kit just like this, except I have a B8 Sabian effects pack
I have the chinese clipped on my floor tom, and the splash extended ontop of the crash
By the way, what is that thing that looks sort of like a rectangle ice cream cone called?
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Life isn't really worth living but what else can you do with it?
So back off your rules
Back off your jive
Cause I'm sick of not living
To stay alive
Leave me alone
I'm not asking a lot
I just don't want to be controlled
Sorry about the size, but I'm too lazy to fix it.
thats a nice piece of equipment
Damn Straight!
I got it off of eBay for about $550.


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Extreme real-life soap opera moment. Man, did you see that love triangle between Nick, Harvey, and Lisa? That's extreme Passions!
2. | Passions | ||
A soap opera unlike others. It features the families, Lopez-Fitzgerlad, Russells, Cranes, Bennetts & a witch named Tabitha Lennox. Many mysterious things happen in the town of Harmony in New England. It debued in 1999 with the same writer as Days Of Our Lives. I'm gonna go watch Passions instead of hanging out with you.
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an amazing soap opera. a town with 4 families and a witch. everyone is half the cast are either sluts or murdurers or both.the characters lead emotional lives and are very untalented at dying (they just cant seem to get the hang of it) ooh passions! i like!!!
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The lamest soap ever!!!
If you've watched from the beginning, you'll know it's lame! The writer is an idiot! People are seen in heaven, and two years later they are alive living in Mexico. THE SHOW SUCKS!!! Cast includes: Kathleen Noone, Ben Masters, Juliet Mills, Kim Johnston Ulrich, Liza Huber...
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a soap opera that sucks ass..everyone is fuckin murderers, whores and can never die..takes five years for anything to happen..poor excuse for tv..the producers should be shot i was watching passions today..made me wanna commit suicide"


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What is the difference between hydraulic and mechanical disc brakes? Are hydraulics more reliable? Or more powerful? All I know (I'm an amateur and a new user) is that hydraulics seem to get more attention and seem to be on professional bikes. I'm just curious, and I probably won't upgrade anytime soon (I currently have cable discs), so I don't need an urgent answer. Thanks!
Hydraulics are used on higher end systems, cables are a certain sign of a cheap brake set, so your observations are correct regarding "professional" bikes. Cables have the disadvantage of friction that hydraulics virtually eliminate. It is significantly easier to modulate hydraulic brakes, you get more force delivered to the pads, hence more stopping power for the same input, and faster/more reliable and predictable pad retraction when releasing the brakes. As the Hydraulic system is sealed, grit and grim cannot get in to jam up the moving bits, making them virtually maintenance free (replace worn pads is about all need doing) Hydraulic systems are also easier to set up and adjust (with the right tools - next to impossible without them). Cables have to the exact length, and need "tweaking" as they stretch from new. That said - a good quality and well maintained cable system will out perform a poor quality, cheap hydraulic brake set, so you cannot state "Its hydraulic therefore it's better". Disadvantages of hydraulics occur when you get a leak such as hole in a hose or blown seal. They are less "field serviceable" than cables, essentially the brake is rendered useless and unrepairable (in the field) by a minor fault - which fortunately happens very rarely, and usually caused by poor transport rather than while out riding. Watch out in the future for Hydraulic shifters.... Available now if you have the big $$$$, lighter weight than XT and XX level components, almost certainly more reliable and easier to setup.... |
In addition to @mattnz's response; most cable disk brake systems work by operating one pad only - and squeezing the rotor onto a stationary pad. This means that as the pad wears down, you typically have to wind in the moving pad (usually the outside one) to keep the right bite point. Hydraulic systems usually have opposing pads that self adjust for central alignment and also as the pads wear out. (When I manufactured disk brake parts, I used to use cable disk brakes a lot on test rigs because they are so adjustable. However, out on the trail, a good set of hydraulic brakes are much better performing all round) |


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Friday, June 14, 2013
Booked on Heritage: Inspired by the Movement for the Children of the Dream
Booked on Heritage is a unique opportunity for children ages 4-10 to learn about African-American history and culture through the African tradition of storytelling.
When: Friday, June 14, 2013 | 9-10:30 a.m.
Where: 1345 Carter Hill Road, Montgomery, Alabama
Friday, June 21, 2013
The Colvin-Feagin Annual Community Art Show
Exhibit Opening & Artists' Reception. Featuring Local Artists and Live Jazz.
When: Friday, June 21, 2013 at 4:30‐6:30 P.M.
Where: 1345 Carter Hill Road, Montgomery, Alabama
Cultural Spotlights
- Remembering civil rights activist Medgar Evers
- New president brings sense of urgency to Morehouse
- Jeannie Graetz Literacy Program
- Inscription On Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial To Be Removed
- King's Forgotten Manifesto
- Harlem churches see gospel tourist boom on Sundays
- A Plot of Land, a Path to Freedom
- Tourism tax, like all taxes, should have a sunset
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Freshman (12-13): Head of the Genesee (Novice Eight A, 3rd). Syracuse Invitational (Novice Eight Lightweight B, 9th of 9).
Personal: Born November 29, 1994 ... daughter of Terry and Dawn ... has three brothers Ryan, Craig and Sean and one sister Morgan ... hobbies include shopping, soccer and crocheting ... enjoys football, baseball and basketball ... favorite athletes are Alex Morgan and Kelley O'Hara ... greatest athletic influence is her father ... majoring in exercise science with the goal of becoming a physical therapist.


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Charlie Poole Music Festival
Friday June 8 – Saturday June 9
Eden, NC
Polecat Creek with special guest Riley Baugus at 7 pm.
Riley Baugus at 8 pm.
Our good friends the Lonesome Sisters at 9 pm.
And great workshops and a concert honoring Alice Gerrard on Saturday, June 9.
Details HERE
INTRODUCING: The Music Academy of the American South (MAAS)
Friday, June 8 – Sunday June 10
Winston-Salem, NC
A new event sponsored by University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.
Laurelyn leads a FREE songwriting workshop on Sunday at 1:30 pm
Riley leads old-time jam Saturday at 1:00 pm
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Can someone tell me how to get video and my music sounds to play through the speaker phone instead of the earpiece
happens automatically if you stick a card in, I believe. It comes with the card in the phone already though. You don't have to do anything.Originally Posted by ronaldheld
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Can someone tell me how to get video and my music sounds to play through the speaker phone instead of the earpiece
For people trying to get Yahoo IMAP to work... you could just set up your Yahoo account to forward to your Gmail account.
How in the world do you "mark all previous read" in the GMail app? I woke up this morning with 12 e-mails, which I just have to go through clicking each one, is there anyway I can mark them all read?
nevermind I turned off my droid and it worked when I turned it back on, sorry about that
This seems crazy, every phone I have owned you could put everything on vibrate pretty quickly. To have to go into everything and do it seperately seems crazy. What is the reason for this?Originally Posted by Humpa
Anybody figure out how to set up an att.net email yet?
For those using IMAP email is there a way to move emails to folders? I can see my folders and look at older emails in them, but I cannot see where you can move emails in you inbox to them. My Moto Q9C had this option so I quite suprised it would not be available here. It makes it convenient to be able to do it on your phone then have to always do it on a desktop.
You can put everything on vibrate at one with the volume rocker on the side of the phone.Originally Posted by rgn2001
Who knows. That is how the designers set up the UI. At least they didn't leave out the functionality. Plus, that's why there are app's. So if you don't like what the manufacture/carrier came up with, you can change it up.Originally Posted by rgn2001
Originally Posted by davemanster
This does not work because I did that, but it only effect Calls. It puts everything else in silent mode.
If you have texts set to a tone and to vibrate, when you put the phone in silent via the rocker, doesnt the text still vibrate?Originally Posted by rgn2001
EDIT: yes, it does still vibrate
This may be a bit out there, but is it possible to force calls to my number to go to my google voice for voice mail? Their voice mail transcription is simply amazing and I hate having to listen to people's VMs haha
The problem with this is the label doesn't show the full name of the person, so I don't know who I'm calling. I can't figure out a way to edit the name label at the bottom of the icon.Originally Posted by SBATTY
It looks like Im having this problem with multiple apps besides messaging, this has got to be happening to other people...Im clicking apps and they are taking me to other apps..wth? Right now, I keep clicking barcode scanner and it keeps taking me to Android Market, why is this happening????


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Love and Peace splatter color around the world. Music makes hearts beat. love and peace put together is the symbol of faith to me. That we will get through bad times faster and good times slower. Dont mess up the symbol but remember it. Join me in the kw love and peace era Read my profile for more.
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Julysea wrote:This may sound odd but it's a serious question - do other people get really odd and maybe inappropriate images in meditations and journeyings? I mean, I'm always reading about people finding their power animals and their spirit guide and it's always some archetypcal image or deeply significant image, but I often get really weird stuff. Last night I was doing a guided meditation about meeting a 'wise person from an earlier culture' and who popped up but William Wallace as played by Mel Gibson in Braveheart! Does this mean it's just my subconscious playing tricks are the things imparted by this experience still valid, even if it's imparted by Daffy Duck (or similarly absurd)? Is it just that TV/films/fiction books play such a huge role in our subconscious these days that characters from them are bound to pop up from time to time? Are they the new expressions of ancient archetypes? And lastly, why Braveheart - argh, I saw it once many years ago and hated it!
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We've been excited about posting this one on the blog for a while because, quite honestly, we think these are some of the nicest wedding video images we've made since launching One² Film a few months back. Marsha and John were such an amazing couple and, when their edit turned out even better than we expected, we thought 'wow, this needs to be shared'. A few emails later, when our friend over at The Wedding Co. proposed to feature the edit on their blog the following day, we were totally stoked!
All in all, I guess all I wanted to do with this blog post is communicate our level of excitement about Marsha and John's wedding highlights film; they're amazing people, we wish them all the best, and hope that these images of their classy, green, and contemporary wedding will wow you as much they wow-ed us. Enjoy!
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Northwestern adds 19 in signing class
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) Northwestern added a pair of highly ranked players to its offense Wednesday as part of its 2013 recruiting class.
Both the Rivals.com and Scout.com recruiting services give quarterback Matt Alviti of Maine South High School in Park Ridge, Ill., four stars. And Scout.com considers running back Godwin Igwebuike from Pickerington North High School in Pickerington, Ohio, a four-star recruit, too.
"We as a staff are confident we've signed a group of young men who are tremendous fits for our program athletically, academically and socially," coach Pat Fitzgerald said. "These 21 individuals are joining a program with a lot of momentum and I look forward to the contributions they'll make toward helping us achieve our goals in years to come."


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70 Meetup Groups match "Screenwriters" near Pasadena, CA
A group for screenwriters serious about making it in the film industry. There are tons of books out there on the subject of screenwriting from a craft point of view. But it takes more than craft to launch a successful career. To stand out from the pack, you have to understand the needs of this dynamically changing business. As a working writer/director I want to spare you years of struggle and give you the knowledge and tools neccesary to launch a successful screenwriting career now.
If you work insane hours during the week (like me) and sometimes on the weekend, and can never make those weeknight screenwriters groups, then this group is for you!! We'll gather once a week, on Sunday evenings, read through each other's pages, and give feedback. I also hope on some occasions to bring in actors and have them read through our pages. Screenwriters of all levels are welcome!
We're a group dedicated to becoming professional screenwriters! REQUIRED READING FOR NEW PEOPLE - Please read the Screenwriting Group Q and A's pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. It's located in the "MORE" section, in "FILES." See you Thursday at 8pm!
This group is for people aiming to become screenwriters for television or movies. We have meetings twice a month, with half of the meetings devoted to feature (or short film) scripts and half devoted to television scripts. In general, the TV Writers' meetings take place at 5pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month, and the Film Writers' meetings at 5pm on the 4th Sunday of the month, but please check the calendar as this does sometimes vary! We meet primarily to provide feedback on a completed script w …
We make films and work with screenwriters. First create a free profile on http://MoviePals.com - the social filmmaking network. We've built a platform to help lots of people make movies and find writers like you – Join Us!. If you're looking for a cool way to spend a weekday night where you can talk about the ups and downs of filmmaking along with a general meet and greet, social networking in person style then come to one of our events and: - Share ideas and network with actors and oth …
I have hesitated starting this group with the severe privacy towards my writing and the fear someone else might think it's horrible. I've reached a place in my work where I might need some outside input. I think a place aspiring screenwriters can get together in a safe haven free from negativity can be helpful.
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Open to all Los Angeles area screenwriters. Ink Tank's goals are to make good scripts "great" and help writers to become better readers so they can become better writers. Our group provides helpful analysis and notes to each other's scripts and provides a positive and professional environment to those looking to break into the film industry. We are open to reading all genres of feature scripts.
Please check out the The North Hollywood Screenwriters Meetup Group at: http://screenwriters.meetup.com/234/ Thank you.
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Join us in Burbank from May 31 to June 2, 2013 to get your screenwriting career underway! With more than 20 FREE classes (that's absolutely free. No catch. Just walk in, sit down, and learn), more than 120 movie and TV executives to hear your pitch, and dozens of working Hollywood screenwriters sharing their knowledge. Script Magazine had it right when they declared The Great American PitchFest & Screenwriting Conference the #1 PitchFest of them all.
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Looking for productive, constructive criticism on your feature? Want to get feedback on a short film or discuss the process of how to get one done? Come join us bi-weekly for that and more.
Hello Filmmakers, This meetup is about making films. We will mainly focus on shooting scenes andshorts in class for the purpose of finishing work as part of our curriculum.We will cover the basics of lighting, camera handling and shooting, scene scripts and screenwriting, acting and continuity, shot list and frame selection, acting basics and editing, among others.This is for beginning filmmakers so that they can workshop all theaspects of filmmaking using the equipment (lights, camera, boom mi …
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This Group is primarily made up of screenwriters who have recieved coaching and explored 'The Visual Mindscape of the Screenplay" with Bill Boyle and are interested in continuing to work with like minded writers. The group is also open to a limited number of interested guests at each meeting. The various topics of discussion will include the visual mindscape, story ideas, plot lines, dialogue, narrative pacing, character development as well as legal, business and marketing issues that are rele …
Write Club provides an open forum for aspiring screenwriters of all levels to meet and review each others' work, providing honest and thoughtful feedback. We want to support one another as we navigate through the treacherous waters of screenwriting. Our group is currently comprised of members with a wide range of experience, but we are all here to help improve our craft, while helping others do the same. The writers' group generally meets every two weeks on a Sunday afternoon in the Hollywood a …
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There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …
Welcome to The SoCal African American Cinema Connection - the only LA/OC area movie Meetup group showcasing African American cinema, filmmakers and performers! We are committed to the support, awareness and attendance of movies and theater that prominently and positively display African American culture and lifestyle. We also support & attend mainstream/independent films that feature African American themes, directors screenwriters and actors as well. When new African American films are released …
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I'd like to invite you to join LA premier Social & Professional Networking Meetup group for actors, wrIters, directors and cinematographers. Our events are targeted to professionals looking to make new business and social contacts. I hope you'll join us, as I'm sure you could add great value to our group. Come meet new people and make some contacts in a warm, friendly atmosphere and fun environment. The main goal of this meetup group is to become better filmmakers and actors. As we work toward t …
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Having trouble finding a cool literary community in Los Angeles? Want to make new friends and network with accomplished writers & literary professionals? Then you've come to the right place! Every month, we host a networking event for writers & literary professionals at a bar in Downtown L.A. or West L.A. We also organize monthly book panels, readings and discussions featuring award-winning writers in many genres including fiction, memoir, screenwriting, TV writing, journalism and playwriting. T …
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Self-expression, creativity, innovation and respect!
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The mission of this meetup group is to collectively and cooperatively produce as many shorts as possible in a very short time on a very limited budget. Impossible, you say! We beg to differ. We are seeking for this collective: writers, directors, cinematographers, sound, crew, gaffers, grips, production people, actors and anyone else that would like to work with other film makers to create a short, feature, web series, etc. End result being IMDB credits, copy and to experience something from s …
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Looking for some real, considered feedback? Hoping to join a group that meets every two weeks instead of dying a quick death because people don't show up? Come join us for a bi-weekly writers group for serious writers actively looking to get into television writing and secure a job on a show. Whether you write web series, comedy, drama, scifi, or procedurals, this is the group to join!
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Take 2 hours and shorten your learning curve by weeks, months, even years. A fabulous, informative, & super helpful MasterMind INKubator for scriptwriters of all levels. Led by Founder Lena Banks, Mentor, Manager & Muse. A Hollywood Pro insider, Industry Gatekeeper, expert Reader/proofreader and agent liaison for 18 years. The workshops consist of lots of Q&A and a wealth of personal help. It's where writers become GREAT writers! The GOAL: to get your script written, rep'd, and sold. The Mast …
The Alameda Writers Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving writers of all stages of development and all genres. Our mission is to educate, inspire and support our members in their writing careers by offering resources, access to industry professionals, networking opportunities and creating signature events such as peer groups and guest lectures. We welcome any comments or suggestions. Please feel free to contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com
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This Meetup group is for filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, cinematographers, assistants, and anyone else trying to advance their Hollywood career or project. Share resources, contacts, and strategies with other filmmakers. Get information you need. Get inspired!
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The LA Film Collective is a group of volunteer filmmakers who produce 3-5 minute short films on an ongoing basis in Los Angeles. We always need actors, writers, directors, producers, DPs, editors, composers and all other crew positions. We also need ongoing access to all kinds of resources: locations, props, wardrobe, meal, equipment, etc. as well as mentors for our less experienced members. Our finished projects will qualify for IMDB credits and film festivals and will be showcased here on me …
This is a new social group for aspiring and practicing TV writers west of the 405. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at a different location for drinks. The group can be whatever you want it to be, whether you want to meet other writers, bounce your ideas off someone, exchange scripts for notes, or just drink and talk about TV while discovering new bars. Very casual, no rules. Preferably people that are in the business already but anyone is welcome.
Readings, Musical Performances, and Discussion. Where the line between audience and performer blurs in a perfect storm of shared human experience.
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This group is dedicated to creating a community of actors and other entertainment industry professionals in Los Angeles. Whether you are in front of or behind the camera, a seasoned pro, or someone who is just starting their career, our goal is to help create opportunity, connection, and foster growth for all involved.
Need to update your skills as filmmaker? Want to learn something new in pre-production, production, post, marketing or distribution? If you are a digital filmmaker working in film, video, web or mobile, then this study group is for you! The Los Angeles Digital Filmmakers Study Group was created for the express purpose of gathering filmmakers to discuss and learn from various online and offline training sources and materials and to then put to practice, as a group, what we just learned. The for …
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EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE - You may need a writer, producer, editor, or the money guy. Meet with others in the Entertainment Industry. To share, brainstorm, develop, join forces, and to create and develop Film and Television projects.
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This is a group to gather and support women in the film industry. We will meet to share ideas, read scripts, watch rough cuts, provide networking help, and all or any other way we can support one another in being successful in this industry. We are especially interested in supporting those with original projects. Directors, Writers, DPs, Producers, Executives, Production Designers, MakeUp Artists, Wardrobe Stylists, etc, etc, etc all are welcome!
Established in 2003, LA Writers Group runs writers groups and creative writing workshops throughout Los Angeles: West Hollywood, Glassell Park (Glendale), LA South Bay (Hermosa Beach, El Segundo), West LA, and Santa Clarita. Visit our official website at http:/www.lawritersgroup.com. In this meetup group, we will host free monthly accountability meetings, free friendship events (not networking but meeting new friends), and soon an ongoing Saturday morning writing workshop for a nominal fee. Our …
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This is an initial invitation to people who want to collaborate to create short films here in the eastern area of Los Angeles County. One of my film professors joked that film industry folks who work and live in Hollywood don't know anything that exists 'east of Pasadena", that Pasadena is "the edge of the known world" to them...similar to the people in Christopher Columbus' time who thought the world was flat and that if you sailed too far, you'd go off the edge into the unknown abyss... This i …
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