Posts by UPCEA
How higher-ed is accelerating the growth of credential innovation (eCampus News)
“A new higher-ed playbook aims to accelerate the development and delivery of non-credit, short-term credentials that are effectively directed at the workplace. Building Capacity, Expanding Pathways: Accelerating the Growth of Credential Innovation in Higher Education, from online and professional education association UPCEA and supported by a grant from Walmart, features lessons learned and promising practices…
Read MoreThese 10 schools found their footing creating quality alternative credentials (University Business)
Senior leadership is beginning to view alternative credentials as a fundamental aspect of their enrollment strategy—and accreditors are listening. But costs, opaque data and unfruitful corporate outreach efforts have prevented colleges and universities from implementing the programs at scale, to name a few barriers. Institutions looking to solidify their non-degree micro-credential and digital badge strategy can model solutions from…
Read MoreWater Sustains Life – Data Sustains Institutions
Earth. Where we live. Often referred to as The Blue Planet. The reason? About 70% of its surface is covered by water, a blue sphere when viewed from space. And liquid water is necessary for the survival of all known living things. For this reason, astrobiologists, when searching for other bodies in our solar system…
Read MoreJobs of the Future…and the Present: What Will Happen in Marketing?
The marketing industry is experiencing significant changes, driven by the increasing integration of technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. As the field evolves, marketers are required to adapt to new roles, tools, and strategies that emphasize strategic thinking, customer experience, and specialized skills. As of August 2024, the U.S. marketing sector is poised to grow…
Read MoreTransforming Prospective Student Engagement through Data-Driven Insights
A Funny Thing About Humans Information gathering is a universal behavior. Living creatures of all varieties gather information about their environment in order to thrive within it. But we humans take information gathering to a new level. Curiosity. We seek to learn, not just to survive, but to understand. This thirst for knowledge has led…
Read MoreThe Job – Open Tabs: Noncredit Microcredentials (Work Shift)
“While colleges are increasingly interested in alternative credentials, higher education lacks consistent processes for developing and pricing noncredit, short-term credentials, according to UPCEA. The group’s new playbook for accelerating growth in the space includes case studies on the development of noncredit microcredentials by 10 universities, which represent a wide range of sizes, geographies, and institution types.” Read more.
Read MoreUPCEA Announces 2024 Diversity in Leadership Scholars
UPCEA is pleased to announce the 2024 cohort of Bethaida “Bea” González Diversity in Leadership Scholars. Representative and diverse leadership is a cornerstone of UPCEA’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence. The goal of the Diversity Scholars program is to equip diverse professionals at any stage of their career with the skills and knowledge needed…
Read MoreLER Accelerator and Learn & Work Ecosystem Library Announce Partnership to Develop Comprehensive LER Resource Collection
Innovative new resource hub aims to support the adoption and implementation of Learning and Employment Records (LERs) in postsecondary education WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2024) – The LER Accelerator, in partnership with the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library, is thrilled to announce the development of a new Special Collection dedicated to supporting the adoption and…
Read MoreHow to Measure the Impact of Your Higher Education Programs
These days, students and prospective students are becoming increasingly critical of higher education programs—especially as the cost of higher learning continues to rise. Understandably, students want to make sure they’re getting their money’s worth before enrolling in (and committing to) a program. In other words, they want to know that the program they’re considering is effective and proven to…
Read MoreUPCEA Releases Higher Ed Playbook for Accelerating Growth of Credential Innovation
Grant-funded project delivers promising practices to help institutions engage their local business community in the development of noncredit microcredentials WASHINGTON (Aug. 12, 2024) – UPCEA, the online and professional education association, today published a new higher education playbook, supported by a grant from Walmart, and aimed at accelerating the development and delivery of noncredit, short-term…
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