www.tccta.org Texas Community College Teachers Association Welcome to (your college)! (your name), TCCTA Campus Representative your-email@yourcollege.edu 555-555-5555 Ext. 55 The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #10 The TCCTA Membership Community • Largest 2-year college faculty organization in the USA • Nearly 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 • 63+ 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 Health Benefits • Up to 40% off insurance premiums • Available to part-time employees and their families The Top 10 Reasons to Join TCCTA Today #5 Affordable Professional Development & Training • Great Teaching RoundUp—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 64th Annual Convention Marriott Rivercenter Hotel January 27-29, 2011 San Antonio, Texas Over 150 Disciplines & 100 Exhibitors Great Ideas for Teaching Students Financial Planning Seminars Health Benefit Seminars Technology Seminars Just $75 for members! 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 $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: www.tccta.org • In person through your Campus Representative Your Name, 555-555-5555 Ext. 55 your-email@yourcollege.edu • By mail, directly to the State Office • Add $50 for the liability insurance policy! • Get Connected. Join Today! Check, Mastercard, & Visa accepted