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About Texas Community College Teachers Association

The Texas Community College Teachers Association was founded in 1948, under the original name Texas Junior College Teachers Association. The name was changed officially in 1996. Comprised of educators from every teaching discipline, as well as counselors, librarians, and administrators, the Association’s approximately 5,000 members come from all public and independent community, junior, and technical colleges in the state of Texas. TCCTA is—by far—the largest organization of postsecondary educators in Texas… more than twice as large as all other such organizations combined. The annual convention of TCCTA is the largest gathering of community college faculty in the United States. TCCTA is an independent and autonomous association, not affiliated with any other state or national organization. According to its constitution, TCCTA is dedicated “to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and the advancement of education in the community, junior, and technical colleges of Texas.” TCCTA is not a union; it is a professional association. Long ago, the leadership of the organization expressed reluctance to approach problems and issues in a combative, confrontational, and adversarial manner. Instead, the organization takes pride in its preference to address issues and challenges in a collaborative, cooperative, and collegial manner—as long as circumstances permit such an approach. The Association receives wide acclaim for its fairness, integrity, and professionalism in representing the interests of its members and their colleges. TCCTA regularly is called upon to provide information and testimony to committees of the Texas Legislature and to agencies of state government, including the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Texas Workforce Commission, and the Teacher Retirement System of Texas. The Association is governed by its Constitution and Bylaws and by actions of members in annual conventions.