The 2025 State of Continuing Education study examines the evolving role of online and professional continuing education units in higher education, focusing on program offerings, institutional support, technology integration, and collaboration across academic units. Read more and download the report. https://ow.ly/yEUr50VxLJG
UPCEA
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 8,593 followers
The online and professional education association.
About us
UPCEA is the online and professional education association. Our members are continuously reinventing higher education, positively impacting millions of lives. We proudly lead and support them through cutting edge research, professional development, networking and mentorship, conferences and seminars, and stakeholder advocacy. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial community brings together decision makers and influencers in education, industry, research, and policy interested in improving educational access and outcomes. UPCEA is a diverse, inclusive organization supporting and welcoming individual and institutional diversity. We strive for diversity in membership and leadership, including representation from all types of institutions and individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds. upcea.edu
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https://upcea.edu
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1915
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- Higher Education, Continuing Education, Professional Education, Online Education, elearning, professional development, Alternative Credentials, Non-Traditional Students, Enrollment Management, Higher Education Consulting, Conferences and Seminars, Adult Learners, Instructional Design, edtech, Universities, Higher Education Networking, Best Practices, and Quality Frameworks
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Washington, DC 20036, US
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Congratulations to Higher Education Coaching Academy 40-hour Coach Practitioner Course, University of Central Florida, recipient of The Outstanding Program—Noncredit Award. This award recognizes outstanding professional and continuing education programs that do not offer credit. Read more. https://ow.ly/Ekax50VsMIW
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AI-driven search is reducing visibility and traffic to university websites, threatening enrollment pipelines that rely on search engines for leads. This webinar will explore how AI is reshaping the student search experience and what strategic SEO adjustments institutions must make to stay competitive. Register: https://ow.ly/33I950VwZ54
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Higher education institutions are facing significant challenges, including enrollment declines, demographic shifts, and growing doubts about the value of degrees, compounded by changing federal policies. In this context, professional, continuing, and online education (PCOE) has proven adaptable and innovative. At the 2025 UPCEA Annual Conference session titled "The Future is Here," a panel of PCOE leaders discussed how their work has become crucial for institutional survival, offering actionable strategies to integrate online and professional education innovations into mainstream academic systems. Read more. https://ow.ly/215x50VwY90
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Congratulations to Jeonghyun Lee, Meryem Yilmaz Soylu, and Stephen W. Harmon of the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U) at Georgia Institute of Technology, recipients of the UPCEA Research and Scholarship Award. The Research and Scholarship Award recognizes significant new research with implications for professional practice in the field of online and professional continuing higher education. Read more. https://ow.ly/Ekax50VsMIW
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"As part of my role at UPCEA, I regularly step into the shoes of a prospective student through “secret shopper” Enrollment Process Reviews—evaluating how colleges communicate, respond, and engage at the very start of the enrollment journey." After reviewing several institutions, clear patterns have emerged around what works and what falls short. This blog shares key takeaways on how institutions can improve the top of their enrollment funnel to better connect with today’s students. Read more. https://ow.ly/W3sq50VwAxE
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Register by April 15 for the best rates for the 2025 UPCEA SOLAR (Summit for Online Leadership and Administration) conference. This year's program features keynotes, workshops, and networking focused on leadership strategy, credential innovation, program design, policy trends, and supporting diverse learner populations. SOLAR 2025 offers actionable strategies and insights for today's digital education learner. Lear more and register. https://ow.ly/5i3f50UKnXN
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Congratulations to Asaf Wolff, University of the People, recipient of The Dorothy Durkin Award for Strategic Innovation in Marketing and Enrollment Management. This award recognizes an individual for achievement in strategic planning, marketing innovation or enrollment management success. A key element in all areas is demonstration of creativity layered on a foundation of strategic thinking. Awardees will have exhibited leadership and commitment to achieving a responsive, student-centric culture at their institution. Read more. https://ow.ly/Ekax50VsMIW
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AI-driven search is changing the game for university visibility—don’t get left behind! Learn how to rank in AI results, boost enrollment, and track success with expert insights from UPCEA’s Bruce Etter and Search Influence. Transform your SEO strategy for real impact. Register now! https://ow.ly/jKZC50VsMmL
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 11. Submit a proposal for the 2025 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education Conference! We're accepting proposals for sessions on credential innovation that bring attention, resources, and focus to the future of learner mobility. Interactive, multi-institution sessions that address the needs of diverse learners and institutions are especially encouraged. Proposals are due by April 11! Learn more. https://ow.ly/M9ne50Vl7ik
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