Who can join?
Community membership is open to any person who:
- Works for one of the nation’s more than 100 land-grant institutions.
- Works in information technology or a related field such as client support, web development, digital marketing, or applied technology.
How do I join?
Conference Attendees
Membership fees are paid by conference organizers on behalf of all who attend the annual NETC conference and are valid until July 31 of the following year. So if you’ve attended a conference in the last 12 months you are already a member! No additional dues or steps are required.
Annual Memberships
Membership dues are $50 per year for those who are not able or choose not to attend the annual NETC conference. Annual memberships generally last from the time of payment through July 31 of the following year. Memberships are not prorated.
Institutional Memberships
Institutional memberships are $500 per institution and include unlimited members, plus a $50/member credit towards the Conference! Memberships last from August 1 – July 31 and are paid by the institution, not members.
What can I expect from membership?
Expand Your Network
Connect with peers facing similar challenges through our member directory and email list, our monthly gatherings, and our yearly conference.
Learn and Grow
We offer continuous self-improvement opportunities including, but not limited to:
- A national conference
- Resume-building opportunities to educate and train other members
- Professional development opportunities
- Member-only resources
Gain Recognition
You can expect to get recognition for excellent work. Our awards program honors outstanding team efforts, individual achievements, and innovation.
Feel Welcome
We foster an inclusive environment where every member feels valued and respected, reinforcing our commitment as public servants within the land-grant system.
Am I a member? Has my membership lapsed?
If it’s been a while since you’ve attended a conference or paid your dues, it’s possible that your membership has lapsed. Memberships generally last from payment of conference or annual membership fees until July 31 of the following year.
Check the status of your membership by following the steps below, or you can just send us an email and we’ll check for you.
Current Institutional Members
Below is a list of current organizations that have active institutional memberships. Note that you must work directly with a listed institution as an employee to qualify for their institutional membership.
- Extension Foundation (@extension.org)
- Auburn University (@auburn.edu)
- Clemson University (@clemson.edu)
- Iowa State University (@iastate.edu)
- Pennsylvania State University (@psu.edu)
- University of Arkansas (@uada.edu)
- University of Georgia (@uga.edu)
- University of Kentucky (@uky.edu)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (@wisc.edu)
Reach out at contact@netctech.org if you need access to Microsoft Teams or other membership features as an institutional member! Thank you to our institutional membership members for your support!
DIY steps for checking membership status
Step 1: Visit the NETC membership site, called Join It, and select the “Member Log In” button. When prompted, enter your email address to look it up.
Step 2-a: If your email is found, Join It will guide you through the process of logging in. Once logged in, you will see your NETC membership page and will be given options to review your status.
Step 2-b: If your email is not found, we’ll be happy to check on your status.