Membership
ACCESS is a member-driven association and as such, we rely on the active support of those who have been part of our long history as well as invite new members to be part of our future.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
Individual Membership is for those who may be part of an institution, organization, or group that is not currently part of ACCESS. These individuals are able to join in the ACCESS community and participate fully in association activities. Membership benefits include complete access to our ‘members only’ web page, conference discounts, eligibility for course development awards and much more. Being part of a community helps one stay current on the research, technology trends, and membership developments. We strongly recommend the individual membership package to students who are interested in engaging with professionals in the field of Christian distance education.
Annual dues: $75
Membership privileges:
Individual members are entitled to one vote during the Annual Conference business meeting. That individual must be present to vote.
Eligibility for early-bird discounts to conferences and workshops
Invitation to publish and to facilitate Annual Conference workshops
Participation in the association’s listserv
Access to Annual Conference materials
Free webinars
Eligible for Course of the Year Award
Nominating privileges for the Executive Committee
Participation in ACCESS-sponsored Certificate or Training Programs
Discounts on journals and other publications (QRDE, DE, Baker’s Guide)
Invitation to special conferences
Membership Directory
Advertising institutional /organizational programs, certificates, and/or degree programs (via listserv)
Networking (website, e-newsletters, listserv)
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Institutional Membership is for institutions or organizations that want to be part of the leading association of Christian distance education. Membership benefits apply to the entire organization. Participation in the ACCESS community provides members the opportunity to network with like-minded institutions, offer essential resources to faculty, staff, administration, and students, and create awareness of the member institution to others.
Annual dues: $150
Membership privileges:
Institutional members are entitled to three votes during the Annual Conference business meeting. Each member of the institution must be present to vote.
Access to membership benefits by the entire institution or organization
Eligibility for institution-wide early-bird discounts to conferences and workshops
Opportunity to co-host Annual Conference
Invitation for institution/ organization-wide to facilitate conference workshops
Access to the Quality Scorecard for evaluating your online programs
Participation in the association’s listserv
Institution-wide access to Annual Conference materials
Free webinars
Eligible for Course of the Year Award
Permission to display ACCESS member logo on institutional, personal, and social networks pages
Participation in ACCESS-sponsored Certificate or Training Programs
Discounts on journals and other publications (QRDE, DE, Baker’s Guide)
Invitation to special conferences
Membership Directory
Advertising institutional /organizational programs, certificates, and/or degree programs (via listserv)
Networking (website, e-newsletters, listserv)
Institutional Members directory
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Corporate Membership is for corporations, groups, or companies who want an opportunity to partner with ACCESS members in a way that is mutually beneficial. There are three sponsorship categories, Premium, Standard, and Basic. Benefits depend in part on the sponsorship level. Sponsorships are renewed annually.
PREMIUM SPONSORSHIPS
Cost: $1,000
This sponsor package includes:
Your company logo placement on the ACCESS website
Listing on the ACCESS website as a corporate sponsor
Advertisement in promotional materials
Email address list for ACCESS membership
One (1) full non-member, regular Annual Conference registration
Email address list for Annual Conference or webinar attendees
Participation as a facilitator for workshops at the Annual Conference
Product or literature placement in Annual Conference registration packets
A display banner (provided by you) during the Annual Conference
An opportunity to host a luncheon* presentation to the conference attendees.
Opportunities to host webinars
*Sponsors should make arrangements with meal provider regarding costs and set-up
STANDARD SPONSORSHIP
Cost: $850
This Sponsorship Package includes:
Your company logo placement on the ACCESS website
Listing on the ACCESS website as a corporate sponsor
Advertisement in promotional materials
Email address list for ACCESS membership
Email address list for Annual Conference or webinar attendees
Product or literature placement in Annual Conference registration packets
A display banner (provided by you) during the Annual Conference
An opportunity to host a breakout snack table* for the conference attendees.
Opportunities to host webinars
*Sponsors should make arrangements with food/beverage provider regarding costs and set-up
BASIC SPONSORSHIP
Cost: $500
This Sponsorship Package includes:
Your company logo placement on the ACCESS website
Listing on the ACCESS website as a corporate sponsor
Email address list for Annual Conference attendees
Advertisement in promotional materials
Product or literature placement in registration packets
A display banner during the Annual Conference