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Become a member of the foremost community of IT leaders and professionals committed to advancing higher education.

EDUCAUSE helps those who lead, manage, and use information resources to shape strategic decisions at every level. A comprehensive range of resources, networking opportunities, and information services are available to all interested employees at member organizations.

 

Eligibility and Member Base

Membership is open to institutions of higher education, corporations serving the higher education information technology market, and other related associations and organizations. As a member organization, all interested employees on your campus or at your organization benefit.

The current membership comprises more than 2,300 colleges, universities, and educational organizations, including over 300 corporations, with more than 68,000 individual participants.

 

International Membership

International institutions provide the EDUCAUSE community with valuable perspectives on IT solutions and strategies at work on their campuses. Read the association's position on international engagement, and learn more about international membership.


Specialized Programs

In addition to the benefits of basic membership, EDUCAUSE offers three specialized membership- and subscription-based programs to help you further navigate the challenges involved in advancing higher education with IT.

ACTI

EDUCAUSE Advanced Core Technologies Initiative
A forward-looking forum to collaborate on core technology challenges

ECAR

EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research
Access to insightful reports to help you make informed decisions

ELI

EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative
A community exploring IT innovation and its impact on learning

 

Member update

EDUCAUSE President Diana G. Oblinger conducts regular updates to discuss EDUCAUSE accomplishments and future plans with members.

Recent Updates:
EDUCAUSE Member Update and Input Session, July 9, 2012

Whether participating live in a web seminar or viewing the archive later, members are encouraged to contribute thoughts on what the association might do better to meet the needs of members and their institutions.

 

"We can no longer afford to create unique solutions at each institution for common problems. EDUCAUSE is the community for meaningful collaboration."

— Mark Askren
Chief Information Officer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln


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Employees of EDUCAUSE member institutions and organizations are invited to create individual profiles. Set your preferences to tailor your member experience to your interests.
 


Contact Us

For more information or assistance in applying for membership, contact Member Services:

303-449-4430
membership@educause.edu

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