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What UPCEA Members have to say
“In my opinion, UPCEA is the #1 organization for online and professional continuing education professionals in the country.”
J. Kim McNutt, Dean-College of Continuing and Professional Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
“As a professional in workforce development and continuing education for over 25 years, I have found it hard to beat the value provided by UPCEA. I am so pleased to be a member and a part of UPCEA!”
Charles McGinnis, Ed. D. Senior Director for Continuing Education
Goodwin University
“UPCEA membership adds significant value for anyone involved in developing and delivering market-driven online courses, certificates, and programs.”
Sunay Palsole, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engineering Remote Education
Texas A&M University
“My teammates and I are grateful for the deep expertise that is embedded in UPCEA’s supportive peer network and the associations’ superb research capabilities. These are invaluable assets as we chart our school’s future direction."
Charles Iacovou, Dean of the School of Professional Studies
Wake Forest University
“We worked with UPCEA’s consulting services to bring national online leaders to our campus. The experience was tailored to our needs, and we continue to benefit from the visit.”
Josh Steele Associate Vice Dean, Digital Learning at UT
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
“UPCEA’s robust network and insightful research continues to help me navigate the dynamic and evolving landscape of higher education. It has been an invaluable resource for me.”
Christina Trombley, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Graduate and Professional Studies
The Chicago School
“Our work with UPCEA, through initiatives like the Council for Credential Innovation and microcredentials, enables industry collaboration to adapt to change and support learners of all ages.”
Susan Zukowski, MBA, PhD, CHN, Vice President Professional and Continuing Education, Workforce Community Education,
National University
“UPCEA is an invaluable resource for online program marketing. The connections with my colleagues across the world inspire me with creative new ideas, success stories, lessons learned, and best practices.”
Hilary Culbertson, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Duke University
"All community colleges and universities would benefit from the expertise in online learning that UPCEA staff and members possess."
Barbara Kopp Miller, Ph.D., Dean and Professor
University of Toledo
“At a time of uncertainty and exponential change, UPCEA brings together expertise from across all areas of higher education for the benefit of all."
Dr. Sandra Watts, Teaching Professor of Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University
"Having these resources and sharing best practices helped us navigate through what will forever be considered the new normal."
Mili Maldonado Agusty, Executive Director
Sagrado Global School of Professional Studies, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, San Juan, Puerto Rico
"While the field of online and professional education becomes increasingly competitive, UPCEA has maintained its collaborative, entrepreneurial environment, providing endless opportunities for learning and sharing with colleagues across institutions. From conferences, to webinars, to casual conversations, the UPCEA community has been a resource to me and my staff for ideas, innovations, and new perspectives. Together, we've advanced the field of professional education."
Thomas F. Gibbons, Dean
Northwestern University School of Professional Studies
"For our employees, UPCEA is the key to career professional development and networking in Online and Continuing Education."
Rovy Branon, Vice Provost
Continuum College, University of Washington
"This is going to sound hyperbolic, but my membership in UPCEA has been paramount to the success of the higher education institutions I’ve served. Simply put, the research, resources, workshops, conferences, and professional connections have helped guide my long-term strategic plans and short-term operational approaches. UPCEA membership is a professional “requirement” if you’re in this ever-evolving field and want to advance educational access and equity. That’s on the professional front. On the personal front, I’ve made lifelong friends out of lifelong colleagues, and the annual gatherings of higher education mavericks should not be missed."
Robert Bruce, Dean
Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University
"We are an institutional member of UPCEA based in Ontario, Canada and I can honestly say that UPCEA has been one of the most valuable networks I have ever had the privilege of being a part of."
Alison Darling, Director, Professional Programs
Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre (IRC)
"I continue to find the collaborative spaces in UPCEA extremely rewarding and hope to keep locating new ways to leverage my skills and grow in the organization."
Matt DiPirro, Associate Dean, Liberal Arts
Southern New Hampshire University
"I have not been part of another organization that can so quickly and easily
connect you with seasoned professionals and growth opportunities."
Kristin Hrynczuk, Senior Instructional Technology Specialist
Western Michigan University
“UPCEA has been an incredible resource for our whole division at UW-Whitewater. Our members have brought back many actionable ideas from the main conference, MEMS, DT&L, and Convergence! The online professional development has also been targeted, relevant, and accessible for our staff.”
Matthew E. Vick, Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
"The UPCEA membership benefits that have been invaluable to me are the professional development resources, the benchmarking resources and the UPCEA Hallmarks of Excellence."
Dr. Tonya Amankwatia, Assistant Vice Provost of Distance Education & Extended Learning
North Carolina A&T State University
Members value their CORE discussion platform
"CORe is an excellent resource for UPCEA members for networking and collaborating in real-time. It helps me get answers to questions related to online learning, faculty training, and LMS transitions."
Angela Velez-Solic, Director, Center for Teaching Excellence & Innovation
Rush University
"I value the UPCEA discussion platform, CORe, as a place to find ideas, resources, and connect with colleagues. It provides an easy way to reach out to the UPCEA community for input on matters important to my role and institution."
Kirsten M. Zoller, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
Kansas State University, Salina Campus
"The UPCEA CORe discussion platform is an incredible resource for connecting with other professional continuing education colleagues to tackle challenges, generate solutions and share expertise to innovate to uphold the UPCEA Hallmarks of Excellence."
Beth Romanski, Director of Professional and Continuing Education
Maryland University of lntegrative Health
What UPCEA Partners are saying
"UPCEA’s history and focus on quality standards, best practices, and leadership in online learning have never been more important..."
Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer
StraighterLine
UPCEA Professional Development - learn from the experts!
This program has been a breath of fresh air, making me feel less alone in facing the challenges unique to Continuing Education. The valuable insights and collegial feedback have led to improvements in my department. I can always rely on UPCEA for the professional support I need. (Leader Certificate Program)
Phyllis Watson, PhD
Florida A&M University
"I would recommend this course to my fellow directors/deans for their teams." (Program Planning course)
John Freeze, Director, Center for Professional Education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
"It was very valuable to dedicate the time and space to think about my leadership style and strengths and how they relate to those I work with and manage and the institutional context." (UPCEA Leader Certificate)
Billie Gastic Rosado, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
LaGuardia Community College
"The networking and close relationships I’ve been able to establish with both the instructors and with like-minded colleagues across the continent have been most impactful." (PCO Pro Certificate)
Saira Cooper, Executive Director of Operations
Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Rice University
"I encourage Faculty Development and Distance Ed professionals to consider taking the courses in this program for themselves." (PCO Pro Certificate)
Heather McCullough, Ph.D., Director, Learning Technology and Open Education, Division of Academic Affairs
The University of North Carolina System
"Completing the PCO Professional Certificate has been instrumental in my work as both an instructor and advisor. I especially enjoyed the course on Forecasting, Budgeting, Markets, and Marketing as it has assisted our programs in identifying current trends with our student population and being able to plan our course offerings better."
Fiyyaz Karim, Psy.D., Co-Director of Graduate Studies & Resident Faculty
University of Minnesota - College of Continuing and Professional Studies
"Learning from and collaborating with my peers were highlights of the PCO Leadership program. The facilitators were knowledgeable and the courses and topics relevant, timely and well planned. I recommend this series to new and seasoned PCO leaders." (PCO Leader Certificate)
Mary Ettling, Director of Online Services & Educational Outreach
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
"I learned a lot about the way that other institutions operate and that no two PCO units look alike" (PCO Pro Certificate)
Daphne Knox, Manager for Graduate and Distance Education
Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University
UPCEA Research & Consulting Clients' Experiences
"The research staff at UPCEA represent the most competent and knowledgeable I have ever experienced or had the pleasure to work. They are gifted in the areas of research design, implementation, analysis, and interpretation. Their rich experience in the adult and professional education space proves invaluable in the process and in our success."
George Kroeninger, Executive Director of Professional Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering
"With the experienced UPCEA team, we were able to develop a three tier plan to create and support online growth. In one year, we were able to win over senior leadership, centralize and rebrand a more comprehensive online unit with additional staff, launch a new website and marketing plan, and grow new enrollments in fully online programs by more than 104% over projections for the first year."
Barbara Kopp-Miller, Vice Provost for UToledo Online and Workforce Development
University of Toledo
"Without hesitation, I turn to the UPCEA team for consultations. The custom program assessment services and trend data are a true benefit of my UPCEA membership.”
Tonya B. Amankwatia, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Provost, Distance Education and Extended Learning
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
“UPCEA Research and Consulting has been a go-to for my school for much of the past decade. Jim Fong and his team have provided us invaluable competitive impact analysis and have been a great partner in helping us envision possible markets, marketing strategies and the feasibility of new and successful programs.”
Thomas F. Gibbons, J.D., Dean, School of Professional Studies
Northwestern University
"The UPCEA consulting reports have aided Saint Mary's University in understanding the current state of operations and informed our future strategies and tactics based on thoughtful analysis and best practices.”
Andrea Carroll-Glover, Vice Provost
Saint Mary's University
"If your institution is looking for data to either back up its decision-making or help uncover opportunities in various programs, the research from UPCEA is invaluable.”