Join Our Community
PESC membership connects you and your organization to the education technology and standards community. Whether your interests are focused on supporting PESC year-round, participating in our groups and events, or serving as a leader governing our mission and initiatives, we welcome you.
As a PESC Member, you will have access to a wealth of knowledge and insights from industry experts through unparalleled networking opportunities, connecting you with like-minded professionals and organizations. A community of organizations and individuals has grown within PESC, with the desire to:
- improve their technology and overall interoperability (or learn how);
- seek education, guidance and best practices on technology, standards, systems, integrations, projects, pilots, etc.;
- increase the visibility of their technology, standards, systems, integrations, projects, pilots, etc. and seek support;
- connect and network with others with similar interests or needs in an open, friendly environment; and
- contribute to taking our community to the next level, driving innovation and progress.
Members are the source of PESC’s influence; direct actions, voluntary participation of our Members and trusted, open and neutral groups, create collective wisdom that is then shared bringing us all closer to our mutual goals.
PESC MEMBERS BENEFITS
Community
Access to fellow PESC Members across PK20 education, employment, and talent sectors
Engage and connect with individuals who share similar interests or needs within an inclusive and welcoming community
Direct lines to policymaker and IT sectors at all levels, including subject matter experts and practitioners
Participate in early adopter pilots, gain access to project sandboxes and pilot organizations
Foster establishment and support of open special interest groups for all universities & colleges and a neutral, transparent environment with direct access to you, your colleagues and the PESC community
Enable online access to PESC Approved Standards free-of-charge for other universities & colleges around the world looking to migrate to or establish electronic data exchange and processing
Vote on approval of new standards and revisions to existing standards
Events, Projects and Initiatives
Unlimited, discounted registrations for you and your organization to our annual Data Summits
Suggest new use cases and contribute draft specifications supporting system interoperability
Propose, volunteer with, and lead standing committees, task forces, work groups/user groups, special interest groups, and initiatives
Connect to projects and user groups seeking to develop pilots and infrastructure and incubation support
Free, unlimited access to all PESC groups, initiatives, and committees
Nominate Best Practices for annual awards and recognition
Governance
Nomination to serve on the PESC Board of Directors
One vote in elections for the PESC Board of Directors
One vote on motions at the PESC Annual General Meeting
Communications
Represent PESC at industry events and meetings
Recognized and/or quoted by PESC on social media posts and news releases
Serve as a Featured Speaker at PESC conferences and events
Access to PESC Member exclusive sponsorship opportunities
Organization recognized as a PESC Member on the PESC website and in all digital media, communications, and newsletters
Organization recognized as a PESC Member at conferences and events
Individual attendees recognized as Members at PESC conferences and events
Annual Dues
PESC Members’ annual dues, as our primary source of revenue, support:
Outreach and awareness of technology and standards to regional, national, and international groups
Development & maintenance of PESC approved standards. Trusted, reliable, recognized and proven, these standards are implemented across the USA and Canada for admissions, financial aid and registrar processes.
User groups, task forces and workgroups focused on exploring emerging topics, and developing solutions and approaches to issues and challenges throughout the education ecosystem.
Two annual conferences with renowned industry speakers, engaging panel discussions, and working-group meetings. PESC conferences are unique convenings that foster community collaboration, openness, transparency and networking.
PESC as a speaker, representative, and exhibitor at global events, where we promote data exchange, member initiatives and overall
Universities and Colleges
The following dues apply to non-profit and for-profit universities and colleges, and local education agencies (LEAs) and schools.
Universities & Colleges (Non-Profit)
1 CAMPUS – $500
2 – 10 CAMPUSES – $750
11+ CAMPUSES – $1,000
Universities & Colleges (For-Profit)
UP TO 1,000 STUDENTS – $500
1,000 TO 10,000 STUDENTS – $750
10,000 TO 50,000 STUDENTS – $1,000
50,000+ STUDENTS – $2,500
Local Education Agencies (LEA) & Schools
UP TO 1,000 STUDENTS – $500
1,000 TO 10,000 STUDENTS – $750
10,000 TO 50,000 STUDENTS – $1,000
50,000+ STUDENTS – $2,500
Provinces, States, Government Agencies & Non-Profits
The following dues apply to U.S. Federal agencies, foundations, national agencies outside the U.S., non-profit associations, and provincial or state agencies.
| INDIVIDUAL OFFICE – $1,000 PROVINCE & STATE DEPTS – $10,000 COUNTRIES – $50,000 NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATIONS – $5,000 FOUNDATIONS – $5,000 |
Vendors & Service Providers
The following dues apply to non-profit organizations, commercial and vendor organizations, and banks, lenders and servicers.
Non-Profit Organizations W/ Revenues
UP TO $500,000 – $1,000
$500,000 TO $1M – $2,500
$1M TO $10M – $5,000
$10M TO $100M – $7,500
$100M TO $1B – $15,000
$1B+ – $25,000
Commercial & Vendor Organization W/ Revenues
UP TO $250,000 – $1,000
$250,000 TO $500,000 – $2,500
$500,000 TO $1M – $5,000
$1M TO $10M – $7,500
$10M TO $100M – $15,000
$100M TO $1B – $25,000
$1B+ – $30,000
Banks, Lenders & Services
Flat Rate – $10,000