UPCEA
UPCEA - (formerly University Professional and Continuing Education Association) is an American
About
The association has served its members for over 100 years with conferences and specialty seminars, research and benchmarking information focusing on topics like alternative credentialing,[3] adult (also known as non-traditional) students[4] and the topics which are important for their success, like tracking the graduation and retention rates of non first-time full-time students.[5] Originally started as the National University Extension Association (NUEA), UPCEA was changed to the current name in 2010.[6] Topics which the association focuses on also includes online education,[7][8] and continuing education through professional networking opportunities and publications. Based in Washington, D.C., UPCEA also builds greater awareness of the vital link between contemporary learners and public policy issues,[9][10][11] UPCEA is known for its research and consulting on matters like marketing[12] as well as its work in alternative credentials and digital badging.[13] It is also part of the prestigious Washington Higher Education Secretariat which includes other members, such as the American Council on Education, who serve a significant sector in post-secondary education.[14]
Networks
UPCEA has several different specialized areas of practice, called networks, which provide a place for those in similar backgrounds to provide research, presentations, and awards.[15] They include:
- Alternative Credentials Network
- Business & Operations Network
- Community and Economic Engagement Network
- eDesign Collaborative Network
- International Network
- Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Services Network
- Online Administration Network
- Program Planning and Implementation Network
Major events
Events hosted by UPCEA[16] include
- Annual Conference
- Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable (SOLA+R)
- Distance Teaching & Learning (DT&L)
- MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference
- Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education
References
- ISBN 9781136268915.
- ^ "Membership | Join the UPCEA Higher Education Community - UPCEA". UPCEA. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- ^ "Can Associations Attract Millennials with Credentialing?: Associations Now". associationsnow.com. 4 August 2016. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ^ "I waited until I was 30 to go to college. Best decision ever". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ^ "Study finds mix of part-time and full-time enrollment can boost graduation rates". Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ISBN 9781136635564.
- ^ "How Do You Interact With Professional Associations? | Inside Higher Ed". www.insidehighered.com. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
- ^ "What does it mean to be an online learning leader? - eCampus News". eCampus News. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ^ "U.S. Department of Education willing to experiment on accreditation". Retrieved 2018-11-15.
- ^ "Coalition advocates for '21st century' HEA rewrite". Education Dive. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ^ "Higher ed groups say teacher prep rules 'discriminate' against distance education providers". Retrieved 2017-01-20.
- ISBN 9781118834879.
- ^ Markowitz, Troy. "The Seven Deadly Sins Of Digital Badging In Education". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
- ^ "WHES Members".
- ^ "UPCEA: University Professional and Continuing Education Association". www.upcea.edu. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
- ^ "University Professional & Continuing Education Association: Events". upcea.edu. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
