The Minnesota Association for Continuing Adult Education is an institutionally based membership organization. Its membership is composed of regionally accredited, degree-granting universities and colleges, and individuals at these member institutions are eligible to join the Association as professional members. The Association’s membership categories are described below:
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Description & Summary of Benefits |
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| Institutional Membership |
Applies to degree-granting accredited colleges and universities, health and training institutions.
- One professional membership for the institution’s official representative
- Affiliate membership for additional members of the institution
- The annual dues for an institutional member is based on the number of individuals the Institutions wish to enroll in MACAE
MACAE provides through various ways the distribution, exchange and access to news, best practices, surveys, professional development information and networks to provide to its members:
- Professional Development
- Management Solutions
- Information Analysis
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Institutional Membership Form
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| Individual Membership and Student Membership |
MACAE provides through various ways the distribution, exchange and access to news, best practices, surveys, professional development information and networks to provide to its members:
- Professional Development
- Information Analysis
- Job Opportunities
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Individual Membership Form |
Member Opportunities
- Network with instructors, professors, counselors, program planners, administrators, and others who work with adult learners.
- Keep current on trends, research, and developments in the field of adult education.
- Study important issues facing adult educators and provide recommendations for action.
- Participate in thought-provoking conferences and forums.
- Share your ideas and activities with other adult education practitioners.
- Promote political and legislative awareness of adult education.
- Provide leadership through committee service.
Publications
- Update is published quarterly and is a newsletter of ideas, reviews, opinions, and articles related to the various facets of adult education as professional practice. It is a forum in which MACAE members can share their wisdom about best practices, methods, and theories that most influence their work as educators.
- Practical Thinking is a collaborative venture of MACAE and the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum. It is a journal of critical thought produced three times per year and encourages the practical scholarship of members in both organizations by inviting them to explore and analyze themes of common interest.
- A membership directory is distributed annually to all members.
Conferences and Forums
- The annual Fall Conference provides opportunities for participation in workshops and professional development.
- Issues Forums and Book Connections are held regularly to explore current and emerging issues and writings that affect adult education and adult educators.
Professional Recognition
- Individual awards and program awards are granted each year by a committee of professional peers. These awards are announced and presented at the annual Fall Conference.
Regional and National Affiliations
- MACAE is affiliated with the Missouri Valley Adult Education Association (MVAEA) and the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE).
MACAE Committees:
Professional Development
- Adult Education Week
- Awards
- Fall Conference
- Issues Forums
- Monograph Series
- Technology
Membership
- Archives
- Greater Minnesota
- Membership
- Newsletter
Promotion and Development
- Legislation/Advocacy
- Marketing
- Website
Other Committees
- Nominations
- Book Connection
- Liaison
MACAE recognizes and values the rich diversity of our nation. As an organization committed to education and its role in building a just society, MACAE seeks to foster mutual respect and understanding among people, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, or sexual preference.
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