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Discover the top 10 reasons why you should join TCCTA today! From professional development to member discounts, TCCTA offers exceptional value for Texas community college educators. Join now!
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Texas Community College Teachers Association Welcome to Austin Community College! Mary Parker, HLC Ina Midkiff, CYP Ann Palmer, EVC Melissa Airoldi, PIN Mary Kohls, RGC Louella Tate, RRC
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #10 The TCCTA Membership Community • Largest 2-year college faculty organization in the USA • 6,000 educators from across Texas
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #9 Focus, Service, Commitment • Focused entirely on Texas community and technical college educators • Over 65 years of one-to-one service • On-campus support from TCCTA Campus Representatives
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #8 Professional Information & News • TCCTA Web site • TCCTA Blog • TCCTA Legislative Update • TCCTA Facebook Page • The TCCTA Messenger
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today Even More Professional Information & News • Annual Statewide Survey of Faculty Salaries & Benefits • TRS and ORP Comparisons • Email updates on the Texas legislature • Formula funding • Educational standards • Health insurance • Retirement issues
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #7 Member Discounts & Special Offers • Low-interest mortgages • Financial services, rental cars, software, and more #6 The Texas Network • Interactive training modules, websites and documents in all areas of academic professional development • Up-to-date academic professional development trends • Free access
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #5 Affordable Professional Development & Training • Great Teaching Round-Up—celebrate teaching and learn from your peers • Leading from the Middle— ”boot camp” for mid-level administrators • Fall Conference for Faculty Leaders—practical sessions for campus leaders
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #4 The TCCTA Annual Convention 70th Annual Convention Renaissance Arboretum Hotel Austin, Texas February 23-25, 2017 Over 150 Disciplines Programs & Exhibitors Great Ideas for Teaching Students Financial Planning Seminars Student Success & Technology Seminars Adjunct Faculty Seminars
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #3 Low-Cost Professional Liability Insurance (Optional) • Annual professional liability coverage of $2,000,000 per member • Attorney’s fees reimbursement of up to $10,000 • Coverage for punitive damages of up to $5,000 • TCCTA members pay just $57.50 year
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #2 A Positive Voice for Texas Educators • Testimony and research to Texas Legislature and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board • Prompt answers to legislative questions • TCCTA Guide to Political Participation Beaman Floyd TCCTA Lobbyist
The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #1 …And the top reason to join TCCTA… Exceptional Value • The highest-quality professional benefits, information, and representation for the lowest cost • Maximum TCCTA dues are just $45
Who Can Join? • Professionals: • Full-time Faculty • Administrators • Counselors • Librarians • Associates: • Part-time Faculty • College Personnel • Retirees Students: Obtaining a masters degree in a community college discipline
How do I join TCCTA? • Online: tccta.org • Payroll Deduction: Contact Mary Parker, mparker@austincc.edu • By mail, directly to the State Office • Add $57.50 for the liability insurance policy! • Get Connected. Join Today! Check, MasterCard, & Visa accepted