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Taught by leading experts in the field of professional, continuing, and online education, these programs offer high-value content for practitioners at all levels. Study and learn from the location of ... MORE Spring/Summer 2020 Issue of UNBOUND: First Installment UNBOUND’s 2020 issue is being released in smaller, digestible installments. In the first installment, we meet UNBOUND’s new Editor, Richard J. Novak, and hear firsthand experiences from institutions responding to the pandemic, and more. MORE UPCEA Hallmarks in Credential Innovation These Hallmarks of Excellence are intended to be both aspirational and a practical toolkit to think systematically and concretely about the nature of credentials at your institution as well as the strategy and logistical components of supporting learners throughout their ... MORE Virtually Together: 2020 Central Region Conference September 30 - October 1, 2020 -- At this year’s Central Region conference, we will strive to educate, enhance and collaborate to exceed the needs of professional, continuing, and online education students. Now is the time for institutions to be ... MORE Virtually Together: 2020 Mid-Atlantic Region Conference October 5-7, 2020 -- The ABCs of Professional, Continuing and Online Education: Agility, Boldness, and Collaboration. At this conference, we will share our experiences, lessons learned from failures as well as from successes, and academic and administrative models as we ... MORE Virtually Together: 2020 West Region Conference October 12-14, 2020 -- Our region will come together virtually to discuss trends, share best practices, identify innovative approaches, and enjoy spending time with old friends and meeting new colleagues throughout the West. This conference is your opportunity discuss the broad ... MORE Virtually Together: 2020 New England Region Conference October 21-23, 2020 -- Institutions of higher education are being faced with an ever growing myriad of challenges. From declining enrollments, recruiting from a shrinking pool of available students, and the creation and design of innovative courses, our institutions are ... MORE Virtually Together: 2020 South Region Conference October 27-29, 2020 -- This year's South Region Conference brings together leaders and professionals who are devoted to the field of higher education. This year's conference will offer opportunities to expand our knowledge, increase connectivity, and to hear from dynamic ... MORE eDC ThinkTank Roadshow The eDC ThinkTank Roadshow introduces eDesign Collaborative (eDC) members to various types of design shops models and practices, allows members to collaborate to find best practices, and support the networking needs of eDC members. By partnering with universities throughout the country the ... MORE 2020 Marketing and Enrollment Management Seminar December 2-4, 2020 -- The premier event for leaders and practitioners of marketing and enrollment management for professional, continuing, and online education at colleges and universities around the world. For over 25 years, the UPCEA seminar has drawn professionals from ... MORE 2021 SOLA+R (Summit for Online Leadership Administration + Roundtable) February 2-4, 2021 | SOLA+R (Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable) is the leading event focused on the online enterprise – from both strategic and operational perspectives. Online learning is integral in the delivery of innovative teaching and ... MORE 2021 Annual Conference April 7-9, 2021 -- Washington, DC The Annual Conference is made for thought leaders in the field of professional, continuing, and online education. Join us April 7-9, 2021 in Washington DC for engaging keynote speakers, high-energy concurrent sessions, and plentiful ... MORE VIEW ALL EVENTS Leaders in Higher Ed Choose UPCEA Membership UPCEA members have access to a wealth of resources focused on supporting quality professional, continuing, and online education programs. Whether through timely online publications addressing cutting-edge trends and topics, frequent webinars on actionable subjects, or access to professional development through conferences and seminars, UPCEA has the resources you need. Learn more about membership and all of its benefits! More Benchmarking & Research Studies The UPCEA Center for Research and Strategy offers the gold standard of research and benchmarking information in the professional, continuing, and online education field. Under the experienced leadership of Jim Fong, the Center conducts several free studies per year on timely issues for the benefit of the UPCEA membership at large, in addition to numerous custom studies for individual members that are considerably more affordable than the private sector. More Online Education is Pivotal for Modern Universities UPCEA is uniquely focused on the factors that are crucial to a successful online enterprise: leadership strategy, financial models, marketing and program development, student services, and effective partnerships. UPCEA has leading experts in online education whose insights are transforming the way institutions leverage online education as a critical strategic asset. More News & Blogs Evolving the College Model to Meet Demands October 8, 2020 By SmartBrief Editors This post is produced in partnership with UPCEA. As the Associate Vice Provost for Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of… Read More UPCEA Supports New Community College Workforce Education Study October 6, 2020 UPCEA is excited to be supporting a new study of community college workforce education, funded by Lumina Foundation and spearheaded by Opportunity America. Opportunity America… Read More Wellness and Mental Health in Online LEarning October 5, 2020 Worldwide, lives are stressed and strained by COVID-19. Nowhere is that more evident than in the lives of students, staff and faculty members engaged in… Read More New to Teaching Online? Avoid Reinventing the Wheel: Interview Results From Experienced Online Instructors October 1, 2020 New to Teaching Online? Avoid Reinventing the Wheel: Interview Results From Experienced Online Instructors During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote education has become increasingly relevant for… Read More Supporting Faculty and Staff in the Development of High Quality Online Experiences: Crowdsourced Resources for the 2020-2021 Academic Year September 28, 2020 Earlier this summer, at the suggestion of Aaron Brower and Ryan Anderson of the University of Wisconsin Extended Campus, UPCEA led the crowdsourcing of resources… Read More VIEW ALL NEWS VIEW ALL BLOGS SUBSCRIBE TO UPCEA BRIEFING Why Join UPCEA? 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