About Us

The roots of the Instructional Technology Council (ITC) trace back to 1977, when the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC), now known as the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), established the “Task Force on the Uses of Mass Media for Learning.” This task force’s work led to the formation of the Instructional Telecommunications Committee in 1978.

In 1984, the committee evolved into the Instructional Telecommunications Council to reflect its growing role in supporting emerging telecommunications technologies in education. As the landscape of instructional delivery continued to transform, the organization updated its name to the Instructional Technology Council in 1993 to better encompass the broader range of technologies supporting teaching and learning. That same year, ITC formally incorporated as a separate non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

Today, ITC is an affiliated council of the AACC and serves as a premier organization representing community colleges offering distance education throughout the United States, Canada, and around the world. With nearly five decades of leadership in supporting innovation in teaching and learning, ITC continues to champion access, quality, and student success in digital learning environments.

As ITC approaches its 50th anniversary in 2028, it proudly celebrates its legacy as a national leader in distance learning and looks boldly to the future, shaping the next generation of instructional technology and online education.

Mission

To convene and develop innovators who propel community colleges forward in the use of technology to help more students achieve their goals.

Vision

To be the premiere instructional technology membership organization where community college practitioners can readily discover inspiration and support for innovation.

Membership

ITC members include single institutions and multi-campus districts; regional and statewide systems of community, technical and two-year colleges; for-profit organizations; four-year institutions; and, non-profit organizations that are interested or involved in instructional telecommunications.

For more information about ITC membership benefits, visit the Membership Benefits page.