University Professional and Continuing Education Association

University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) is an American non-profit association for professional, continuing, and online higher education. It was established in 1915[1] and has more than 400 member institutions.[2]

Current Work

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 postsecondary 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:

  • Business & Operations Network
  • Community and Economic Engagement
  • 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
  • Marketing and Enrollment Management Seminar
  • Regional Conferences

References
  1. Robert, Peers F. (2013-08-21). Adult Education: A Comparative Study. Routledge. ISBN 9781136268915.
  2. "Membership | Join the UPCEA Higher Education Community - UPCEA". UPCEA. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  3. "Can Associations Attract Millennials with Credentialing?: Associations Now". associationsnow.com. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  4. "I waited until I was 30 to go to college. Best decision ever". Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  5. "Study finds mix of part-time and full-time enrollment can boost graduation rates". Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  6. Moore, Michael Grahame (2013-05-07). Handbook of Distance Education. Routledge. ISBN 9781136635564.
  7. "How Do You Interact With Professional Associations? | Inside Higher Ed". www.insidehighered.com. Retrieved 2018-09-14.
  8. "What does it mean to be an online learning leader? - eCampus News". eCampus News. 2015-11-04. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  9. "U.S. Department of Education willing to experiment on accreditation". Retrieved 2018-11-15.
  10. "Coalition advocates for '21st century' HEA rewrite". Education Dive. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  11. "Higher ed groups say teacher prep rules 'discriminate' against distance education providers". Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  12. White, Ronald (2013). Continuing Education in Colleges and Universities. New Jersey: Wiley. p. 5. ISBN 9781118834879.
  13. Markowitz, Troy. "The Seven Deadly Sins Of Digital Badging In Education". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
  14. "WHES Members".
  15. "UPCEA: University Professional and Continuing Education Association". www.upcea.edu. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
  16. "University Professional & Continuing Education Association: Events". upcea.edu. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
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