Why Join MACAE?

As a member of MACAE you will have opportunities to network with your peers on a variety of subjects ranging from job opportunities to best practices. These include networking with members involved in the adult education environment to keep current on trends, research, and developments. You will also have the opportunity to participate in thought-provoking conferences and forums. You will have the opportunity to share ideas and activities with other adult educators. And you will have the opportunity to participate in threaded discussions

As a member of MACAE you will also have access to publications that enable you to learn and grow in your field. The Update is a quarterly newsletter of ideas, reviews, opinions and articles related to the various facets of adult education. While Practical Thinking, a journal of critical thought, is a collaborative venture with the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum that is published three times a year.

As a member of MACAE you are invited to attend events designed to encourage professional development among membership. MACAE’s yearly Fall Conference provides workshops for professional development. MACAE’s Issues Forums explore current and emerging issues and trends that affect adult education, adult educators and students. In addition, MACAE’s Book Connections are scheduled three to four times a year to review and discuss books related to adult learning.

As a member of MACAE you will have access to organizations affiliated with MACAE such as the Missouri Valley Adult Education Association (MVAEA) and the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE). These organizations also offer educational, professional and individual development to those in the adult education field.

With all of these benefits available, the question isn’t why should you join MACAE, it’s why aren’t you already a member? Click here to join us!

Membership Dues:

Individual
MACAE Regular Membership 2006 ................................................... $30.00
MACAE Student Membership 2006 ................................................... $15.00
Member Conference Fee (before 10/15).............................................. $75.00
Member Conference Fee (after 10/15)................................................. $80.00
Non-Member Conference Fee........................................................... $150.00

Institutional
(degree-granting accredited colleges and universities, health and training institutions).
Up to 5 persons joining................................................................... $75.00
Up to 10 persons joining............................................................... $150.00
Up to 15 persons joining............................................................... $200.00
15 to 19 persons joining................................................................ $300.00
20 persons or more ........................................................................ $15.00/person