AACTE Membership and Dues Task Force

1. AACTEMembership and Dues Task Force Project Outline and Updates UPDATED September 21, 2007

2. Task Force Members Karen Adams, Central Michigan University - TECSCU Representative Jim Cibulka, University of Kentucky – CADREI Representative Curtis Martin, Paine College – Committee Chair Dennis Pataniczek, Salisbury University – ACSR Representative Phil Roberson, Austin Peay State University – ACSR Representative Kay Schallenkamp, Black Hills State University - AACTE Board Member Julie Underwood, University of Wisconsin at Madison Lynne Weisenbach, University of Indianapolis – AILACTE Representative Sharon Robinson - AACTE President and CEO Jerry Wirth - AACTE COO/CFO Kim Murray - AACTE Director for Membership

3. Dues Task Force Project Origins AACTE Members brought forth questions and concerns about the Association’s dues structure and dues costs to member institutions. The Membership and Dues Task Force (formerly the Task Force on Restructuring Membership Dues) was established at the February 2007 Board of Directors meeting. Task Force goals included examining the current dues structure and perceptions of membership value, and recommending possible changes to the dues structure at the AACTE Board meeting in February 2008.

4. continued… Task Force members determined that thorough data regarding the value of membership should be collected and analyzed. McKinley Marketing, Inc. was hired in July 2007 to assist with: 1. development of a project plan 2. collection and analysis of member and nonmember data 3. the development of dues restructuring scenarios

5. Specific member concerns being addressed by the Task Force Is the current AACTE dues formula fair and appropriate? Are current AACTE dues cost-prohibitive to new and renewing members? Are the benefits of AACTE membership clear and quantifiable? What do members feel are the primary benefits of belonging to AACTE?

6. Continued… To what extent should AACTE be involved in the issue of accreditation? How can AACTE strengthen its relationship with the State Chapters? What are member perceptions of staff communication with the membership?

7. About McKinley Marketing, Inc. THE FIRM Clients include NACUBO, American Association of University Women and the National PTA Reputed to have a client-focused approach; responsive, flexible, and committed to deadlines THE TEAM Jodie Slaughter, President & Founding Partner Jay Younger, Managing Partner & Chief Consultant Shelley Sanner, Managing Consultant

8. Project Work Plan and TimelineCheckmarks indicate completed items

10. Questions? Contact any Task Force member or The AACTE Membership Department at TEL: (202) 293-2450 E-mail: membership@aacte.org