Member State vs Subscriber

WSSA Member State:

  • Actively participates in the governance, committees, and decision-making activities of the WSSA.
  • Expected to contribute to Alliance projects, including research, event planning, and policy advocacy.

WSSA Subscriber:

  • Gain discounted access to the WSSA’s educational offerings, resources, and network without any governance or voting responsibilities.
  • Enjoy benefits such as faculty development programs, workshops, shared resources, and collaborative opportunities.
  • Participation is flexible, making it ideal for individuals or organizations that want access to resources and community without a formal commitment to Alliance governance or leadership activities.
Category Description WSSA Subscription Status Benefits Obligations
Member State U.S. state or territory officially part of WSSA ✔ WSSA Subscriber Voting rights, access to all WSSA initiatives, participation on Advisory Council Appoint 2 state leads; maintain participation; may identify Supporting Organizations
Subscriber – Individual Individual interested in WSSA communications, events, or updates ✔ WSSA Subscriber Access to public events, updates, and e-blasts None
Subscriber – Regional/Group Multi-institutional or regional team subscribed to WSSA activities ✔ WSSA Subscriber Access to select regional or partnership events Participation encouraged, but not required
Supporting Organization Entity identified by Member States to assist with WSSA-related coordination and activities ✖ Not a WSSA Subscriber May participate in state-level discussions Encouraged to make annual donation; no voting or membership privileges
Industry Sponsor Corporate partner providing financial/in-kind support ✖ Not a WSSA Subscriber Sponsor recognition, networking opportunities Tiered support levels; no governance or voting privileges