About STC
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) is an individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. It is the largest organization of its type in the world. Its 18,000 members include technical writers and editors, content developers, documentation specialists, technical illustrators, instructional designers, academics, information architects, usability and human factors professionals, visual designers, Web designers and developers, and translators — anyone whose work makes technical information available to those who need it.
STC is governed on a Society level by an elected board of directors. Membership is divided into eight regions each containing approximately 20 local chapters. In addition to the Society leaders, each local chapter elects a set of chapter level officers.
The Mission of STC
Creating and supporting a forum for communities of practice in the profession of technical communication.
STC Goals
STC shares many goals with a number of related organizations. STC invites corporations and universities to promote the Society’s goals through sustaining organization memberships.
The Society’s goals are to:
- Enhance the professionalism of the members and the status of the profession
- Provide information through publications, reports, and conferences
- Report on new communication technologies, methods, and applications
- Provide recognition and awards
- Provide services to members at all levels of the Society
- Promote the education of members and support research activities in the field
- Give service to industry and academe
Our Chapter
The James River Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication was established on December 4, 1984. We've been active for 26 years! Members have access to employment information, educational and career advancement opportunities, local educational institutions, as well as our local conference, networking meetings and programs.