UPCEA
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UPCEA - (formerly University Professional and Continuing Education Association) is an American non-profit association for professional, continuing, and online higher education, mostly engaged in adult education. It was established in 1915[1] and has more than 400 member institutions, and 14,000 individuals.[2]
About
[edit]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][4] adult (also known as non-traditional) students[5] and the topics which are important for their success. This includes tracking and benchmarking the graduation and retention rates of non first-time full-time students,[6] improving student outcomes,[7] including increasing motivation for some-college, no credential demographic[8]. Originally started as the National University Extension Association (NUEA), UPCEA was changed to the current name in 2010.[9] Topics which the association focuses on also includes online education,[10][11] 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,[12][13][14] UPCEA is known for its research and consulting on matters like marketing[15] as well as its work in alternative credentials and digital badging.[16] 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.[17]
Networks
[edit]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.[18] They include:
- Business & Operations Network
- Community and Economic Engagement Network
- Credential Innovation Network
- eDesign Collaborative Network
- International Network
- Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Services Network
- Online Administration Network
- Program Planning and Implementation Network
Major events
[edit]Events hosted by UPCEA[19] include
- Annual Conference
- Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable (SOLA+R)
- Distance Teaching & Learning (DT&L) Conference
- MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference
- Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education
Notable people
[edit]- Robert Hansen, CEO, 2010-present
Recent Board Presidents
| Name | Year Served | Institution |
| Thomas Gibbons | 2012–2013 | Northwestern University |
| Karen Sibley | 2013–2014 | Brown University |
| Bethaida González | 2014–2015 | Syracuse University |
| David Schejbal | 2015–2016 | University of Wisconsin, Extension |
| Alice Warren | 2016-2017 | North Carolina State University |
| Wayne Smutz | 2017-2018 | University of California Los Angeles |
| Sandi Pershing | 2018-2019 | University of Utah |
| Nelson Baker | 2019-2020 | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Rovy Branon | 2020-2021 | University of Washington |
| Nancy Coleman | 2021-2022 | Harvard University |
| Lisa Templeton | 2022-2023 | Oregon State University |
| David Cillay | 2023-2024 | Washington State University |
| Kim Siegenthaler | 2024-2025 | City University of New York |
| Robert Bruce | 2025-2026 | Rice University |
References
[edit]- ^ Robert, Peers F. (2013-08-21). Adult Education: A Comparative Study. Routledge. ISBN 9781136268915.
- ^ "Membership | Join the UPCEA Higher Education Community - UPCEA". UPCEA. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
- ^ Coffey, Lauren. "Seeking Tech Antidotes for Enrollment Cliff". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Stopped-out students are confident in their academic skills — but financial concerns remain | Higher Ed Dive". www.highereddive.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Weissman, Sara. "Motivating Students Who Have Some College but No Credential". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
- ^ Moore, Michael Grahame (2013-05-07). Handbook of Distance Education. Routledge. 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.
- ^ White, Ronald (2013). Continuing Education in Colleges and Universities. New Jersey: Wiley. p. 5. 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.
External links
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