PESC Membership Brochure

Who We AreOrganizational InformationOrganization NameOrganization Website AddressEstablished in 1997 and located inWashington, D.C., the PostsecondaryElectronic Standards Council (PESC) is anon-profit, community-based, umbrellaassociation of colleges and universities;professional and commercial organizations;data, software and service providers; nonprofitorganizations and associations; andstate and federal government agencies.2009 - 2010ReducingCostVoting Member Name and Title (or Official Contact)Street AddressCity, State, ZipPhoneEmailFaxOrganizational TypeCollege or UniversityNon-Profit AssociationNon-Profit OrganizationState/Federal Gov’t AgencyBank, Lender, or ServicerCommercial OrganizationOrganizational Dues(Please refer to dues structure on prior page.)Referring Organization(If any)Please complete this form and send it with acheck made payable to “PESC.”Our MissionThrough open and transparent communityparticipation, PESC enables quality researchand efficient connectivity among datasystems to ensure cost-effective data sharingand reporting.Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council1250 Connecticut Avenue, NWSuite 200Washington, D.C. 20036+1.202.261.6516 phone+1.202.261.6517 faxInfo@PESC.orgPESC TIN#: 52-2179499AcceleratingPerformanceImprovingData QualitySimplifyingAccessUnlocking the Power of Education Data

Greetings from PESCMembership DuesEffective July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010Membership BenefitsOn behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased toprovide you with PESC’s Membership brochure.PESC is working to become the voice for the efficient,qualitative, and secure exchange of data from initialaccess of the student from high school into the collegeenvironment through to completion of one or moredegrees from multiple colleges and universities.PESC drives data systems alignment across sectorsand the elimination of incompatible interfaces andprocesses that present barriers to students and thatinflate costs for public and private institutions strugglingto keep up with the demands of technology and realtimedata exchange while maintaining competitivetuition rates.PESC’s strength is derived from the actions andinvolvement of its membership and collaborating withinthe higher education community continues to bring uscloser to our mutual goals. By joining PESC, you jointhe rest of the technology and standards community inunlocking the power or education data.Please review this brochure, complete the application,and return it to us. If you have questions or concerns,please contact Jennifer Kim, Membership ServicesManager, at 202-261-6514 or atJennifer.Kim@PESC.org.Sincerely,Michael SessaMichael D. SessaPresident & CEONon-Profit College Or University– 1 campus $150– 2 – 10 campuses $500– 11+ campuses $1,000For-Profit College Or University– < 1,000 students $150– 1,000 < 10,000 students $500– 10,000 -< 50,000 students $1,000– 50,000+ students $2,500Non-Profit Association* $5,000Non-Profit Organization with Revenues– < $10 million $5,000– $10 million < $100 million $7,500– $100 million + $10,000Commercial Organization with Revenues– < $1 million $5,000– $1 million < $10 million $6,000– $10 million < $100 million $12,000– $100 million + $14,000State/Federal Gov’t Agency $6,000Bank, Lender, Or Servicer $10,500*Association “Umbrella” PolicyFor associations, payment of PESC dues enables both unlimited staffparticipation in PESC and extension of PESC member benefits to itsmembership. The first five (5) representatives from the membershipof an association can participate at no extra charge. After five (5), a$500 per person fee is assessed. Associations must submit thenames and contact information for those designated under theumbrella policy on an annual basis. Voting remains the soleresponsibility of the association.Referral DiscountsFor existing Members that refer new Members, PESC will reduce theexisting Member’s dues by 25% to a maximum of $2,000. Thediscount is provided once, at the time the new Member joins PESC.G Unlimited, active participation available in:-- all PESC User Groups-- all national, standards-setting developmentinitiatives--the PESC Standards Forum for Educationand all PESC workgroupsG Organizational representatives are qualified toserve in leadership roles:--as Chair of initiatives and/or workgroups-- on the Steering Committee of theStandards Forum for Education--on the Board of DirectorsG Right to vote on:--issues proposed by the Membership-- changes to PESC by-laws--elections of the Steering Committee ofthe Standards Forum for Education--elections of the Board of DirectorsG Eligible to:--propose workgroup topics to the Board ofDirectors for standards development and/orresearch-- submit articles and press releases for inclusionin PESC's monthly newsletter “The Standard”G Discounted rates:--at PESC meetings & conferences--for Seal of Approval ProgramG Free access to all PESC conference callsG Linked as a Member on PESC website (with a linkto your website), in certain publications, and inpromotional materialsG Networking and collaboration with other Membershiporganizations that support data exchangestandardization