The organizations and associations listed represent a vast range of professional groups for faculty and administrators in various disciplines. However, the emphasis will be on those that incorporate technology to meet the goals of administrators or faculty who teach or require the acquisition of technology skills or knowledge.
American Association of University Administrators
(AAUA) – was founded in 1970 in Buffalo, New York. The Association is chartered as a non-profit, educational organization in compliance with the laws of the State of New York. AAUA was established as – and remains – a professional organization.
Annenberg/CPB Project is the single nationwide effort at the forefront, with the aspiration to shape telecommunications technologies toward teaching & learning.
Association of College and University Educators (ACUE)
A professional organization dedicated to evidence-based teaching excellence, faculty development, student engagement, inclusive teaching, and instructional effectiveness in higher education.
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education –
The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), founded in 1981, is an international, not-for-profit educational organization with the mission of advancing information technology in education, e-learning research, development, learning, and its practical application. AACE serves the profession with international conferences, high-quality publications, a leading-edge digital library, a Career Center, and other opportunities for professional growth.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
An international professional association dedicated to instructional design, educational technology, learning sciences, and digital innovation in education. AECT supports research, scholarship, and professional collaboration across academic and training environments.
Association for Learning Technology—Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies used to support learning, teaching, and assessment. Founded in 1993, it is the UK’s leading membership organization in the field of learning technology. Its purpose is to ensure that the use of learning technology is effective and efficient, informed by research and practice, and grounded in an understanding of the underlying technologies, their capabilities, and the situations in which they are deployed.
CAUSE – Consortium for School Networking
Provides leadership and professional resources related to digital learning ecosystems, cybersecurity, educational innovation, and technology leadership.
The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) is an intergovernmental organization created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources, and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of more than 50 independent sovereign states that support one another and work together toward international goals. The Commonwealth is described as a “family” of nations, originally linked together in the British Empire and now building on their common heritage in language, culture, and education, which enables them to work together in an atmosphere of greater trust and understanding than generally prevails among nations.
A leading nonprofit association focused on advancing technology and digital transformation in higher education. EDUCAUSE provides research, strategic reports, professional development, conferences, and communities of practice related to AI, cybersecurity, analytics, online learning, and student success.
eLearning Guild – The eLearning Guild is the oldest and most trusted source of information, networking, and community for eLearning Professionals. As a member-driven organization, the Guild produces conferences, online events, e-books, research reports, and Learning Solutions Magazine—all devoted to the idea that the people who know most about making eLearning successful are those who produce eLearning every day in corporate, government, and academic settings. The goal is to create a place where eLearning professionals can share their knowledge, expertise, and ideas to build a better industry—and better learning experiences—for everyone.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
An organization representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and advocating for educational equity, Latino student success, leadership development, and institutional advancement in higher education.
International Council for Open and Distance Education
A global membership organization in the field of open learning, distance education, and flexible, lifelong learning.
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
A globally recognized organization focused on educational technology standards, digital citizenship, AI literacy, and innovative teaching and learning practices across educational settings.
Internet Society Puerto Rico Chapter (ISOC-PR)
A nonprofit organization promoting open, accessible, and secure internet development in Puerto Rico through education, digital inclusion, technology advocacy, and community engagement initiatives.
Online Learning Consortium (OLC) – (HETS Corporate Partner) An internationally recognized organization dedicated to quality online, blended, and digital learning. OLC offers research, certifications, conferences, quality frameworks, and faculty development opportunities for higher education professionals.
Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia –
ODLAA is a professional association for teachers, developers, researchers, consultants, and administrators from Australia and overseas involved in open and distance learning.
A globally recognized organization focused on quality assurance and continuous improvement in online and hybrid education. QM provides professional development, peer-review processes, accessibility resources, and course quality standards widely used in higher education.
UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association)
A leading association supporting online learning, continuing education, workforce development, digital credentialing, and lifelong learning initiatives in higher education institutions.
United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
The USDLA’s intention is to encourage distance learning through education and training. The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) connects the people, practices, and policies that focus on achieving the highest potential of distance and digital learning, education, and training. If you serve learners at a distance, we serve you.
The University Professional & Continuing Education Association
UPCEA is the leading association for professional, continuing, and online learning in higher education. Founded in 1915, UPCEA now serves more than 350 institutions, including most of the leading public and private colleges and universities in North America. The association provides its members with professional development programs, research and information, and publications. UPCEA also recognizes best practices in the field and promotes awareness of the needs of adult and non-traditional learners.