Membership
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Who can benefit?
NAAQE Membership is a closed membership and only available to those who apply meet the qualifications outlined. NAAQE membership is available to individuals interested in joining a learning community that emphasizes collaborative partnerships between students, faculty, and staff, and share a goal of educational excellence at all levels and accept the principles and goals of NAAQE as a non-profit, religious organization.
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All memberships start at the Associate Membership level and include basic membership benefits:
Membership Community access
Peer-to-peer networking and discussion in a non-competitive setting
Discounts on books, surveys, and education
10% to 25% savings
Access to accreditation and certification preparation
Tools and resources to achieve certified membership status
Volunteer network
Experience the satisfaction of giving back to your profession when you share your talents and time in our 300-strong volunteer network
Discounted Corporate Housing for our Members
Corporate Housing programs offering month to month or short term leases throughout the Untied States. No deposit or Credit Check Required *conditions apply.
Step One- Join
All memberships start a the Member-Associate level. This type of membership has limited rights and privileges. While the focus of the association is on organizations or institutes, individuals may become Member Associates and remain at this level while establishing a relationship with the association. Membership must be renewed annually.
Step 3
Apply for Accreditation
Accreditation is an official review process performed by a nationally-recognized outside agency. The process of achieving and maintaining accreditation is no easy task. NAAQE Accreditation inspires a dedication to constant improvement in all areas such as staff development and training, curriculum development, academic environment and operational efficiency. Orginaztions have to meet high standards in order to achieve this NAAQE mark of excellence.
Step 2-Get Certified
The NAAQE designation shows potential employers, and others that the holder has met certain standards of experience and has a commitment to their profession and the mission of NAAQE, its principles and the goals of NAAQE.
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*Only Certified Members are allowed to enroll in training programs through our partner programs.
Step 4
Become an Affiliate
An Affiliate Member is the highest membership in the association. An affiliate member is a business or organization with a long-standing relationship with the association that aligns with the mission, vision, and goals of the organization on a more advanced level. The affiliate member has voting rights, and access to training, development, and promotion of the organization as an affiliate member. The affiliate membership is renewed every 2 years.
