Our Commitment
UPCEA encourages all to respect the viewpoints, values, talents and experiences of others. We all benefit from the creative and innovative ideas generated through our open discussions and interactions. UPCEA provides opportunities for professional members of all backgrounds and experiences to learn, grow, and connect and promote positive change at member institutions.
UPCEA is committed to serving the varied needs of individuals and institutions within the higher education community.
- Institutional and organizational members – UPCEA’s membership committee and membership staff are committed to outreach to entities with varied missions and constituencies that share the values and goals of increasing access to higher education;
- Professional members - UPCEA is committed to seeking input and offering opportunities that are relevant to all practitioners within professional, continuing, and online enterprises;
- UPCEA’s leadership - Volunteers within UPCEA, including those who serve on the Board of Directors, the Networks, the Regions and in other roles, are representative of the field of professional and online education.
The UPCEA Engagement & Opportunity Committee meets monthly for about one hour. If you are interested in joining the committee, please email [email protected].
UPCEA Engagement & Opportunity (EO) Committee
The UPCEA Engagement & Opportunity (EO) Committee supports professional and online education practitioners at postsecondary institutions by:
- Welcoming members of all sectors of higher education;
- Supporting collaborations with organizations who share UPCEA’s values and goals of increasing access to higher education;
- Offering learning opportunities that reflect the needs of UPCEA’s community of postsecondary professionals.
2025-2026 Themes: Ageism in postsecondary education; AI
2025-26 Committee Members
Pam Wimbush, Co-Chair, University of California, Sacramento
McCeil Johnson, Co-Chair, University of Phoenix
Carol Hoshiko, Kapiolani Community College
Tiffany Townsend, Purdue University Global
Doragnes Rivera Bradshaw, Rollins College
Brad Washington, Western Governors University
Kim Jackson, University of South Florida
Joel Nelson, Ohio State University
Amanda Olivas, California State University, Office of the Chancellor
Christy Jersin Woods, Colorado State University
Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert, St. Cloud State University
Phyllis Watson, Florida A&M University
Sandra von Doetinchem, Independent
UPCEA Board Members and Staff:
Ryan Torma, University of Minnesota
Julie Uranis, UPCEA