ACT SECTION 57 — EDUCATION

The NSS will seek to become a recognized co-sponsor of educational and research programs in speleology by providing financial and administrative support. The Research Advisory and Educational Opportunities in Speleology Committees are requested, in cooperation with appropriate NSS Sections, to identify and contact programs that the NSS may assist, determine their interest in NSS assistance and co-sponsorship, discuss with them an appropriate level of support, and report their findings and recommendations to the Executive Committee.

The Society will co-sponsor, with the Richmond Area Speleological Society (RASS), "Project Underground," a supplemental environmental education program. Any contract or financial obligation must be further approved by this Board. The NSS agrees to work with RASS to solicit donations and grants and expand the program nationally.

The Environmental Education Committee is established in the Department of the Administrative Vice-President for the purpose of developing an educational program on caves to be taught at schools (kindergarten through high school) based on Project Underground.

Information about Educational Opportunities in Speleology will be provided by NSS Sections. Courses and workshops om speleology at NSS Conventions will be given by those NSS Members who are qualified and have an interest in teaching such courses and workshops.

The Administrative Vice President shall appoint three NSS representatives to the Project Underground Board of Directors. The Board of Governors shall confirm such appointments and they shall be listed as part of the Education Division in the Administrative Vice President’s Department.

Cross References

56-596 Junior Speleological Society
86-454 Project Underground
19-704 Educational Grants and Scholarship Committee
Appendix AM Memorandum of Understanding, Project Underground/NSS

8-10-04

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