SOCIETY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GLOBAL ACADEMICS

Membership

Any individual or institution that subscribes to the mission of the Society shall be eligible to apply for membership. Applicant for membership shall submit to the SAGA a completed application and appropriate application fee for consideration by the Board of Directors. After the SAGA Board of Directors’ final determination on efficacy for membership, an individual shall be accepted to be a member in good standing entitled to all membership rights and benefits.
Members in good standing are eligible to affiliate with member communities set forth in Articles; nominate candidates for Board service; serve on the Board of Directors, SAGA committees and task forces; vote in Member Interest Group elections; and receive additional benefits, which may vary based on membership categories. Members in good standing are those individuals (or organizations) who are current with their annual dues.
Dues and Membership:
(a) Dues. The dues of the Association shall be determined by the Board. Dues are payable on or before January 1 of each calendar year. Members who have not paid by January 1 may be placed in an “inactive” status during which such Member will no longer receive Member benefits or have the right to vote, if any. “Inactive” Members will not receive mailings to the Membership. Payment of outstanding dues will reinstate an “inactive” Member. (b) Term of Membership. Membership in the Association shall be for the calendar year for which the membership dues have been paid. (c) Renewal of Membership. Membership in the Association may be renewed by payment of the appropriate amount of Membership dues. (d) Expulsion of Membership. The Board shall establish criteria and procedures by which the Association may suspend or revoke the Membership of any Member, including failure to meet or adhere to the standards, policies, or procedures of the Association.
Membership Meetings:
Annual international meetings of the Society will be held at times and places determined by the Board of Directors.

Membership Categories

Saga membership fees will not be charged for the first year in 2024; all applicants should apply with a short resume.

REGULAR:
$120.00/year
Regular membership shall be open to all eligible persons. Membership is free for year 2023.
TRAINEE:
$60.00/year
Student membership shall be open to students participating in degree-granting programs of master, and doctorate. No individual shall remain a trainee member following the year of graduation.
Membership is free for year 2023.
EMERITUS:
No Payment
Regular membership shall be open to all eligible persons. Membership is free for year 2023.