AHECTA – the Association for Higher Education Communications Technology Advancement – members represent both collegiate institutions and corporate entities dedicated to the advancement of video in higher education.
Our Mission
The purpose of AHECTA shall be to promote and develop the use of campus communication, cable, and video services as instructional, informational, and entertainment tools in Higher Education.
“AHECTA has been key to my growth as a professional and a person over the years.”
WHAT WE DO
Facilitate communications between its members by providing an annual directory of the current membership and the services they provide, a website, and an electronic discussion list.
Promote the professional development of its members through educational workshops and the maintenance of an electronic archive of pertinent information on communications technologies and programming options, equipment and programming corporations, and research on topics related to cable TV and video production and distribution.
Promote the exchange and distribution of campus-produced programming among members.
Promote the creative and effective use of campus communications, content, and video services by students, faculty, and staff.
Conduct research on legal, pedagogical, and social issues related to the use of campus communications, content, and video services in higher education.
Represent and promote the common interests of members to legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and professional organizations.
Encourage the highest professional and technical standards in the provision of campus communications, content, and video services to higher education.