University Professional and Continuing Education Association

University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) is a 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] UPCEA is known for its research and consulting on matters like marketing[11]. 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.[12]

Networks [13]

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. 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[14]

Events hosted by UPCEA 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. ↑ "Coalition advocates for '21st century' HEA rewrite". Education Dive. Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  10. ↑ "Higher ed groups say teacher prep rules 'discriminate' against distance education providers". Retrieved 2017-01-20.
  11. ↑ White, Ronald (2013). Continuing Education in Colleges and Universities. New Jersey: Wiley. p. 5. ISBN 9781118834879.
  12. ↑ "WHES Members".
  13. ↑ "UPCEA: University Professional and Continuing Education Association". www.upcea.edu. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
  14. ↑ "University Professional & Continuing Education Association: Events". http://www.upcea.edu. Retrieved 2016-12-14. External link in |website= (help)
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