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Who Are CEANY’s Members?

View a listing of CEANY member schools and websites throughout the State.

Who Should Join?

Anyone currently or previously involved with the development, delivery or administration of programs for adult learners in post-secondary public institutions in New York State would benefit from CEANY membership.

Our current members include representatives from:

City University of New York (CUNY)
State University of New York (SUNY)
Private colleges and universities
Adult Education Programs
And Many More!

Member Benefits

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NETWORK - Build your professional network with other professional leaders within Continuing Education from across New York State.
SHARE - program information and trends with colleagues and highlight innovative programs and practices through presentations at conferences
ACCESS reports, news articles, partnership and grant opportunities to remain informed about local, state and national trends and initiatives in adult and continuing education.
ATTEND professional development seminars, workshops as well as annual state-wide and regional meetings.

CEANY members also receive:

Leadership and policy making opportunities through service on CEANY committees
Membership in COABE (Coalition on Adult Basic Education) is included with your CEANY membership. COABE is a national organization focused on advocacy and professional development, and COABE membership comes with its own benefits as well.
A listing in the CEANY Membership Directory
Exclusive access to members-only content on this site, including the membership directory, discussion forums, and professional development content
Discounted registration fees at CEANY’s annual conference, regional meetings, and other events
Access to the CEANY “Brown Bag” Professional Development Series

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are CEANY membership dues changing?

The CEANY Board of Directors regularly reviews the organization's financial health to ensure we can continue providing high-quality services and opportunities for our members. This adjustment—the first since 2019—reflects increases in operating costs while allowing CEANY to continue investing in professional development, advocacy, networking opportunities, member resources, scholarships, and new initiatives. The revised structure also better aligns institutional membership with the size and participation levels of our member campuses.

What does my CEANY membership include?

Institutional membership provides access to a wide range of benefits, including:

Discounted registration for the CEANY Annual Conference and professional development events.
Access to webinars, workshops, and educational programming throughout the year.
Networking opportunities with continuing education, workforce development, and community education professionals from across New York State.
Legislative and policy updates affecting continuing education and workforce development.
Opportunities to serve on CEANY committees, present at conferences, and take on leadership roles.
Access to member communications, resources, and statewide best practices.
Automatic membership in the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE), providing additional national professional development resources and member benefits.

How do we determine which institutional membership level is right for our campus?

Institutions should select the membership level based on the number of faculty and staff they anticipate enrolling as CEANY members during the membership year.

Institutional Level 1 ($425): Best for campuses with up to 5 active members.
Institutional Level 2 ($540): Ideal for campuses with 6–20 active members.
Institutional Level 3 ($595): Designed for campuses with 21–40 active members.

If you are unsure which membership level is the best fit for your institution, please contact the CEANY Membership Committee. We are happy to help you determine the option that best meets your campus's needs.

When do the new rates take effect?

The revised institutional membership rates will take effect November 1, 2026, and will apply to all institutional membership renewals and new memberships beginning with the 2026–2027 membership cycle.

Questions about membership?

Membership Packages

Institutional:

Available to SUNY and CUNY schools. Two levels of membership offer greater flexibility to connect more staff to CEANY resources and information:

Level 1 Membership: Enroll up to 10 employees for just $380.
Level 2 Membership: Allows up to 40 employees for only $495.

Individual:

Open to those employed or retired as deans, directors, professional continuing educators, community service/lifelong learning staff, and faculty of SUNY and CUNY schools.
Annual dues are only $140.

Associate-Institutional:

Open to private not-for-profit and for-profit colleges, universities, and other organizations that offer programs related to the Association’s mission. Enroll up to 20 employees for one rate. Associate-Institutional members are non-voting and may not hold elected office.
Annual dues are $695.

Associate-Individual:

Open to those employed or retired as deans, directors, professional continuing educators, community service/lifelong learning staff, and faculty of institutions, agencies, or associations of higher education. Associate-Individual members are non-voting and may not hold elected office.
Annual dues are $280.

Student:

Open to any individual currently enrolled and matriculated in an undergraduate or graduate degree program who are not otherwise employed fulltime in the field of higher education. Student members are non-voting and may not hold elected office.
Annual dues are just $30.

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