Academic Institutions The Council offers institutional memberships to colleges, universities, and other academic organizations.  Membership benefits include speaker visits to campuses and access to Council programs for students and faculty.  Academic Institution Members College of the Mainland Houston Community College System Lone Star College System Rice University Rice University - Jones H. Jones Graduate School of Management Texas Southern University - Barbara Jordan Institute for Policy Research University of Houston - NEW University of Houston - Bauer College of Business University of St. Thomas Join Online Benefit Levels $500 Small colleges and universities (fewer than 5,000 students) Up to five faculty members may attend programs as members One printed monthly newsletter will be sent to one faculty member, all faculty and students can request to receive electronic announcements. Unlimited student participation with identification Campus visit by one speaker per academic year $1,000 Medium colleges or universities (5,000 - 15,000 students) Up to ten faculty members may attend programs as members Three printed monthly newsletters will be sent to faculty members, all faculty and students can request to receive electronic announcements. Unlimited student participation with identification Campus visit by one speaker per academic semester $1,500 Large universities or university systems (15,000+ students) Up to 15 faculty members may attend programs as members Five printed monthly newsletters will be sent to faculty members, all faculty and students can request to receive electronic announcements. Unlimited student participation with identification Campus visit by three speakers per academic year Each school will name a representative as our contact within the school upon registration. If you have questions please contact edu@wachouston.org