Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders

Through the Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders (the Alliance), academic leaders at community colleges and technical schools and at systems and state governing and coordinating boards associated with two-year institutions exchange ideas and information, share resources and expertise, and collaborate on regional initiatives. Together, these academic leaders build a stronger future for higher education in the West.

Membership in the alliance

special offer: Join for FY 2014 now! enjoy the remainder of this membership year for free!

Eligible members are public and private community colleges and technical schools represented by their chief academic officers. System offices and state governing and coordinating boards associated with two-year schools and represented by their chief executive or chief academic officer are also members.

The membership year runs from July 1-June 30. With this limited time offer, you can pay your FY2014 membership dues and enjoy the remainder of FY2013 for free.

Community colleges and technical schools under 5,000 headcount: $500
Community colleges and technical schools with 5,001+ headcount: $750
System offices and statewide governing and coordinating board offices: $1200

Save even more! As official representative, you can invite members of your staff with expertise in the program topics to attend, at a substantially discounted registration fee.

Apply today at http://www.wiche.edu/alliance/membership/application

The Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders (the Alliance) provides a unique venue where the West’s top leadership from the two-year community can share common concerns and work together on solutions beyond the scope of a single institution or state. Through the Alliance, you will find colleagues eager to share the lessons they’ve learned from tackling challenges like the ones you’re facing and others with special expertise who will lend you expert advice and assistance. Together, we can build a stronger future for higher education in the West.

Benefits

Access to multistate educational networks of people who have the same goals and issues as you.
Access to a knowledgeable and helpful network of colleagues, including to regional and national experts.
Opportunity to lead and participate in innovative regional initiatives, including grant-funded projects and technology initiatives.
Complimentary registration for selected Alliance activities for the member’s official representative; and discounted fees for guests who are staff with expertise in an Alliance meeting topic.
Chance to serve on the Alliance Executive Committee if selected as the state representative.

Eligibility

Alliance members, located in the WICHE states, are public and private community colleges and technical schools represented by their chief academic officers. System offices and state governing and coordinating boards associated with two-year schools and represented by their chief executive or chief academic officer are also members.

To join the Alliance, complete the application for membership. For questions about eligibility or activities, contact Pat Shea, Alliance director, at pshea@wiche.edu or 303.541.0302.

FY 2013 Dues Schedule

Annual membership in the Alliance is based on the fiscal year (July 1-June 30). The dues schedule is set by the Executive Committee. The current schedule is:

Community colleges and technical schools under 5,000 headcount: $500
Community colleges and technical schools with 5,001+ headcount: $750
System offices and statewide governing and coordinating board offices: $1,200

Volume Discount: The Alliance offers a 25% volume discount when a system or state agency joins with all eligible public institutions in the system or state and pays via one invoice.