Contributing Membership Benefits

 

IMS is defining global specifications for distributed learning. Contributing Members of IMS recognize their leadership role in shaping the future of distributed learning around the world with broad access to IMS activities.

Contributing Membership includes membership in all Affiliate activities.

The terms of membership and IMS' governing rules are contained in our Certificate of Incorporation, the IMS Bylaws, and the IMS Intellectual Property Rights Policy.

 

Benefits

 

  • Contributing members enjoy voting membership in IMS GLC. All Contributing members have one vote on the Technical Advisory Board. Contributing members can vote on the technical work in progress, on final approval of all specifications.
  • Contributing members may nominate candidates for the IMS GLC Board of Directors
  • Contributing members elect members of the IMS Board of Directors who set policy guidelines for IMS GLC.
  • Contributing members participate in the development of scopes and specifications.
  • Contributing members have full access to draft specifications as they are developed.
  • Voting Membership in Accredited Profile Management Groups (APMG)
  • Contributing members receive full recognition for their involvement in all IMS GLC materials, activities, and presentations related to the public release and dissemination of IMS standards.
  • Ability to Use IMS Contributing Member Logo
  • Access to IMS Member Website
  • Ability to participate in IMS Quarterly Meetings and Learning Impact with reduced meeting fees
  • Ability to participate in IMS Learning Technology Advisory Council
  • Inclusion in the online company and product directory (logo and 250 words)
  • Use of the LearnSat ratings logos on your web site and marketing materials
  • Receipt of full IMS GLC research reports including the Learning Technology Satisfaction and Trends Report
  • Ability to participate in research studies
  • Access to best practice materials
  • Access to training and support materials for implementation of the IMS and related standards
  • Ability to apply for IMS Conformance
  • Contributing Members collaborate actively with IMS GLC staff in co-marketing opportunities, press releases, tradeshow participation, and other high-visibility public events that are mutually beneficial
  • All members are eligible for custom services such as research, consulting, etc. for additional fees.
  • Ability to submit Learning Impact Nominations without charge
  • Contributing Members receive priority in outreach activities such as customized webinars, moderation of webinars and participation in leadership interviews
  • Special Members-Only Newsletter

 

Financial commitment

 

Contributing members support IMS with annual membership dues according to the following guidelines:

 

Corporate including non-profit organizations: Over $50M US Revenue
$55,000 US

$10-$50M US Revenue
$25,000 US

<$10M Revenue
$15,000 US

 
Government Agency: $55,000 US
Education Institutions:
Educational consortiums with open access $55,000 US
Universities, colleges, and other educational institutions with operating budget greater than $500M; and, educational consortiums with limited access $15,000 US
Universities, colleges, and other educational institutions with operating budget of $251 - 500M $10,000 US
Universities, colleges, and other educational institutions with operating budget of $250M or lower $5,000 US

 

 

In-kind contributions are not accepted in lieu of membership fees.

Any questions or requests for clarification about membership fees should be directed to the Chief Executive Officer of IMS GLC, Contact Us

A member may resign from membership in IMS GLC at any time. No refunds of prior investments will be made in such cases. Only members in good standing are able to use the restricted access forums, draft documents and information developed during the development of specifications.

 

Time/personnel commitment

 

All personnel and other resource commitments are at the discretion of the member, subject to approval by the IMS Chief Executive Officer. The intent of this condition is to ensure that member activities are coordinated to benefit IMS GLC and the member. Benefits realized by any member are likely to be directly related to the quality and amount of personnel, intellectual property, and related resources committed by the member to the project. By committing these resources, a member will have the opportunity to contribute its ideas and expertise to the development process, and thus influence the outcomes of IMS GLC activities.

 

Member Responsibilities

 

Contributing members agree to the following principles:

  • Abide by the Bylaws and policies of IMS GLC.
  • Complete and sign a membership application that identifies IMS GLC technical, business, and marketing contacts.
  • Grant to IMS GLC the power to disclose the names and addresses of its members for purposes of complying with the provisions of the US National Research and Product Production Act. This Act provides umbrella protection from US antitrust law for consortium activities.
  • Agree that they will not disclose any specification, code, or other intellectual property developed within IMS GLC to any individual or entity that is not a member of IMS GLC. The intent of this condition is to ensure that the value of membership is preserved. Any distribution of IMS copyright materials must be authorized by the Chief Executive Officer of IMS or an appropriate representative.

 

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