Society membership provides opportunities for ongoing learning and professional networking. Through the efforts of a small, full-time staff and a large network of volunteers, STC promotes the public welfare by educating its members and industry about issues concerning technical communication.
Membership Categories
The following are descriptions of the membership categories offered to STC members for 2008. Please note that under the new dues structure approved by the Board of Directors in August 2007, the cost of each additional chapter membership (beyond what is included in a member’s respective membership package) is $25 per year, and each additional Special Interest Group (SIG) membership (beyond what is included in a member’s respective membership package) is $10 per year.
Classic Membership
Classic membership entitles members to the paper versions of Intercom and Technical Communication and access to the online versions, and full access to the members–only area of the STC Web site. Members in this category may choose one of the following community options: one chapter and one SIG, or up to three SIGs. Classic members may join additional SIGs at a cost of $10 per SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $25 per chapter.
E–Membership
E–membership entitles members to the same benefits as Classic membership, except that e-members do not receive paper copies of Intercom and Technical Communication. Members in this category may choose one of the following community options: one chapter and one SIG, or up to three SIGs. E–members may join additional SIGs at a cost of $10 per SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $25 per chapter.
Student Membership
Student members receive the same benefits as e-members, but have no voting rights. In addition, student members may join up to three SIGs and up to two chapters (one student and one professional). Students may join additional SIGs at a cost of $10 per SIG and additional chapters at a cost of $25 per chapter.
