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| | name = Conference of State Court Administrators | | |OrganizationType=Professional Association |
| | image = | | |Mission=Provide state court admins a forum to improve justice systems through collaboration and innovative practices nationwide. |
| | type = [[Charitable organization]] | | |OrganizationExecutive=President |
| | founded_date = 1955<!-- {{Start date|1955|MM|DD}} --> | | |Services=Policy Development; Professional Education; Court Statistics; Advocacy; Networking |
| | tax_id = | | |HeadquartersLocation=37.25822, -76.71617 |
| | registration_id = | | |HeadquartersAddress=300 Newport Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
| | founder = | | |Website=https://cosca.ncsc.org/ |
| | location = [[National Center for State Courts]], 300 Newport Avenue, [[Williamsburg, Virginia|Williamsburg, VA]] 23185, [[United States]]
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| | mission = [[State court (United States)|Improvement of state court systems]]
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| The '''Conference of State Court Administrators''' ('''COSCA'''), which was established in 1955 and incorporated in 1982,{{Clarify|date=June 2011}} consists of the [[State court (United States)|state court]] administrators and equivalent officials in each of the [[U.S. state|state]]s and [[Territories of the United States|territories]] of the [[United States]]. Its mission is to provide a national forum to assist state court administrators.
| | '''Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA)''' is a professional association, established in 1955 and incorporated in 1982, comprising state court administrators from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories, dedicated to advancing judicial administration through leadership, education, and policy initiatives. |
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| {{Organization | | {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://cosca.ncsc.org/}} |
| |OrganizationName= Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research
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| |OrganizationType= Research and Development Agencies
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| |Mission= CIFAR is dedicated to advancing Arctic research by fostering collaboration between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Its mission is to understand Arctic climate, ecosystems, and human dimensions to inform policy, management, and scientific understanding.
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| |Services= Arctic Research; Climate Studies; Ecosystem Monitoring
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| |ParentOrganization= University of Alaska Fairbanks/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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| |HeadquartersAddress= 930 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
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| '''Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research (CIFAR)''' is a joint institute established by NOAA and the University of Alaska Fairbanks to enhance research on the Arctic environment, climate, and its socio-economic implications. CIFAR focuses on multi-disciplinary studies that address critical Arctic issues, from climate change to indigenous knowledge integration.
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| ==Mission== | | ==Mission== |
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| The mission of CIFAR is to contribute to the scientific understanding of the Arctic through innovative research, education, and partnerships. By integrating physical, biological, social, and indigenous sciences, CIFAR aims to provide insights into Arctic climate variability, ecosystem changes, and human impacts, supporting both scientific advancement and sustainable Arctic policy<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.climate-policy-watcher.org/cooperative-institute-for-arctic-research/ |title=Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research - Global Climate |publisher=Climate Policy Watcher |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
| | COSCA’s mission is to enhance state court systems by fostering collaboration among court administrators, developing policies and standards, and promoting modern management techniques. It facilitates the exchange of information, supports innovative solutions, and advocates for resources to ensure efficient, equitable, and accessible justice nationwide. |
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| ==Parent organization== | | ==Parent organization== |
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| CIFAR is a partnership between **University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)** and the **National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)**, with UAF hosting the institute and NOAA providing research directives and funding<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uaf.edu/ |title=University of Alaska Fairbanks |publisher=UAF |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.noaa.gov/ |title=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |publisher=NOAA |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
| | COSCA operates as an independent association without a formal parent organization, though it partners closely with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), which serves as its secretariat, and collaborates with the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ). |
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| ==Legislation== | | ==Legislation== |
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| CIFAR was established through a **Memorandum of Understanding** between NOAA and UAF, not through specific legislation.
| | COSCA was not created by specific legislation but was founded in 1955 as the National Conference of Court Administrative Officers, evolving into COSCA by 1967 and incorporating in 1982 under its own bylaws to address court system challenges. |
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| ==Partners== | | ==Partners== |
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| - NOAA's Arctic Research Office
| | * National Center for State Courts (NCSC) for secretariat and research support |
| - Various academic institutions and indigenous organizations for collaborative research.
| | * Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) for joint policy efforts |
| | * National Association for Court Management (NACM) for professional development |
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| ==Number of employees== | | ==Number of employees== |
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| The specific number of employees or researchers associated with CIFAR is not detailed in the provided references.
| | COSCA does not employ staff directly; it relies on a small volunteer leadership team (e.g., President, Vice President) and NCSC personnel (approximately 100 NCSC staff support COSCA activities), with operations driven by its 50+ members and committees. |
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| ==Organization structure== | | ==Organization structure== |
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| CIFAR's structure includes:
| | COSCA is governed by its membership and elected officers: |
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| ===Leader=== | | ===Leader=== |
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| The institute is led by a **Director**. | | The President of COSCA is Jeff Shorba, Minnesota State Court Administrator, serving a one-year term starting August 2024, following Danielle Fox of Missouri. |
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| ===Divisions=== | | ===Divisions=== |
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| - **Climate and Atmospheric Research** for studying Arctic weather patterns.
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| - **Marine Ecosystems** focusing on oceanographic and marine biology research.
| | * Board of Directors for governance |
| - **Human Dimensions** integrating social sciences and indigenous knowledge.
| | * Policy and Liaison Committee for advocacy |
| | * Court Statistics Committee for data initiatives |
| | * Education Committee for professional development |
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| ==List of programs== | | ==List of programs== |
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| - **Arctic Climate Studies** to understand climate change impacts.
| | * Court Statistics Project (with NCSC) |
| - **Ecosystem Research** for monitoring Arctic flora and fauna.
| | * Annual Educational Conference |
| - **Human and Social Research** exploring the socio-economic aspects of Arctic communities.
| | * Policy Paper Series (e.g., AI Impact, 2024) |
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| ==Last total enacted budget== | | ==Last total enacted budget== |
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| Specific budget information for CIFAR is not publicly detailed in the references provided.
| | COSCA’s budget is not publicly detailed; it’s funded through membership dues, conference fees, and NCSC support, with NCSC’s FY 2024 budget (approximately $20 million) indirectly covering COSCA activities, though no specific figure is isolated. |
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| ==Staff== | | ==Staff== |
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| CIFAR involves NOAA scientists, UAF faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students, but exact numbers are not documented in the references.
| | COSCA has no dedicated staff; its operations are managed by its member administrators and NCSC employees, including researchers and consultants, who support COSCA’s initiatives like publications and conferences from Williamsburg, VA. |
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| ==Funding== | | ==Funding== |
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| Funding for CIFAR comes from NOAA, supplemented by grants, partnerships, and academic funding from UAF.
| | Since 1955, COSCA has been funded through member dues, event revenues, and NCSC partnerships, with additional grants for specific projects (e.g., Court Statistics), operating without a standalone federal appropriation. |
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| ==Services provided== | | ==Services provided== |
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| CIFAR conducts research in Arctic science, including climate, atmospheric, oceanographic, ecological, and social studies. It promotes education in Arctic issues, disseminates research findings, and supports decision-making in Arctic policy and management<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.climate-policy-watcher.org/cooperative-institute-for-arctic-research/ |title=Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research - Global Climate |publisher=Climate Policy Watcher |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
| | COSCA develops policy papers (e.g., 2024 AI paper), hosts an annual conference (e.g., July 27-31, 2025, in Reno, NV), oversees the Court Statistics Project, advocates for court funding, and provides networking and educational resources to improve state judicial administration. |
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| ==Regulations overseen== | | ==Regulations overseen== |
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| As a research institute, CIFAR does not oversee regulations but works within the research guidelines set by NOAA and academic standards of UAF.
| | COSCA does not create regulations but influences court administration standards through policy recommendations and best practices, aligned with NCSC guidelines, without legal enforcement authority. |
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| ==Headquarters address== | | ==Headquarters address== |
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| 930 Koyukuk Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99775, USA
| | 300 Newport Avenue, Williamsburg, VA 23185 (National Center for State Courts) |
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
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| CIFAR was established in 1994 to focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of Arctic research. It has grown to become a central hub for Arctic studies, significantly contributing to knowledge about Arctic environmental changes, ecosystem dynamics, and human impacts in the region<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_Institute_for_Arctic_Research |title=Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research - Wikipedia |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.
| | Founded in 1955 as the National Conference of Court Administrative Officers, COSCA became a key player by the 1960s, renaming itself in 1967 to reflect its scope. Incorporated in 1982, it has grown to include all U.S. states and territories, partnering with NCSC since 1971. Milestones include the 2024 Mary C. McQueen Award to Jeff Shorba and ongoing AI policy development. |
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| ==External links== | | ==Related== |
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| * [[wikipedia:Cooperative Institute for Arctic Research]]
| | See Also Links to related programs articles or organizations: |
| * [https://www.noaa.gov/ NOAA]
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| * [https://www.uaf.edu/ University of Alaska Fairbanks]
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| ==References==
| | * [[National Center for State Courts]] |
| | | * [[Conference of Chief Justices]] |
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| | * [[National Association for Court Management]] |
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
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| * [http://cosca.ncsc.dni.us/index.html Official website of the Conference of State Court Administrators]
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| | * [https://cosca.ncsc.org/ Official Website] |
| | * [[wikipedia:Conference of State Court Administrators]] |
| | * [https://www.ncsc.org/about-us NCSC About Page] |
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