Events

Attend or view webinars on your schedule, and connect with peers in your area at a regional event — especially useful for new or mid-level professionals. Share your lessons learned with colleagues by presenting a conference session, and get involved with the association by becoming a volunteer leader. Connect with other high-level leaders through fantastic networking opportunities during the Annual Conference and all our events. Webinars are free for UPCEA Members, and membership also provides discounts to all of our conferences and other events.

Conferences and Seminars

Convergence Credential Innovation in Higher Education | Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2024 | New Orleans, LA
SEPTEMBER 30 -OCTOBER 2, 2024

2024 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education

Presented by UPCEA and AACRAO

New Orleans, LA

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2024 MEMS | Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference | December 3-5, 2024 | Philadelphia, PA
DECEMBER 3-5, 2024

2024 UPCEA MEMS: Marketing | Enrollment Management | Student Success

Philadelphia, PA

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REgions
MULTIPLE DATES

UPCEA Regional Salons

Virtual 

Free for UPCEA Members

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2025 UPCEA Annual Conference | March 24-26, 2025 | Denver, CO | #UPCEA2025
MARCH 24-26, 2025

2025 UPCEA Annual Conference

 Denver, CO

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Webinars & Chats

October 22, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | ID Horror Stories

Hosted by the eDesign Collaborative Network

Join us for our annual Halloween-themed coffee chat where instructional designers share their most terrifying 'ID Horror Stories.' This traditional event provides a space to recount the scariest mishaps and challenges faced during course design careers.

Click here to access the room at 2PM ET on October 22 or download our calendar invite below. 

UPCEA Coffee Chats are informal, unrecorded opportunities for colleagues to connect about professional issues on their mind.

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October 24, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | Transforming Non-Degree Learner Engagement: Best Practices for Scalable Success

Hosted by Ziplines Education

In today’s competitive educational landscape, engaging non-degree learners at scale is a pressing challenge for institutions. For universities with continuing education programs, the need to create impactful, scalable learning experiences is greater than ever. Join our expert-led webinar, Transforming Non-Degree Learner Engagement: Best Practices for Scalable Success, and discover actionable strategies designed specifically for leaders in professional development, online education, and lifelong learning.

Speakers:

  • Rebecca Cook - University of Arizona
  • Sara Leoni - Ziplines Education
  • Jence Rhoads - Ziplines Education
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November 12, 2024 | 12:00-1:00 PM ET

Webinar | Partnering with ISACA to Grow Continuing Education Programs

Hosted by ISACA

In partnership with UPCEA, an online and professional education association, ISACA is hosting the webinar, Partnering with ISACA to Grow the University's Continuing Education Programs. This webinar explores the strategic collaboration between universities and ISACA, a global leader in IT governance, risk management, audit and cybersecurity. Attendees will learn how this partnership can enhance educational offerings, align curricula with industry standards, and provide students with valuable certifications. The session highlights successful case studies, best practices, and actionable strategies for integrating ISACA resources into university programs, ultimately fostering workforce readiness and professional growth in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Speakers:

  • Jeffrey Angle, ISACA
  • Ivette Chavez, ISACA
  • Noelle Kendrick-Bonds, Ed.D, MODRN Education
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November 13, 2024 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | Promoting the Value of Online and Professional Education in Institutes of Higher Ed

Hosted by the Community and Economic Engagement Network

Join the Community and Economic Engagement Network for this informal/unrecorded Coffee Chat that explores how online and professional continuing education units can promote their value across campus. These units play a pivotal role in not only fostering workforce readiness but also in promoting liberal education crucial for developing well-rounded, adaptable individuals. We’ll explore the strategic alignments and misalignments these units experience with their parent institutions and stakeholders, focusing on operational models, partnership dynamics, and institutional policies.

Click here to access the room at 3PM ET on November 13 or download our calendar invite below. 

UPCEA Coffee Chats are informal, unrecorded opportunities for colleagues to connect about professional issues on their mind.

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November 19, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | New Rules, New Realities: Understanding ED’s Latest Distance Education Regulations

Hosted by the UPCEA Policy Committee

Join the UPCEA Policy Committee for a webinar on the new distance education final regulations from the Department of Education. We’ll provide a clear overview of the key changes, their implications for institutions, and practical strategies for compliance. Discover how these regulations affect online and professional continuing education, and get insights during our interactive Q&A session. This is a must-attend for compliance officers, academic administrators, and institutional leaders aiming to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of federal distance education regulations.

Panelists:

  • Abe Hedtke, St. Cloud State University
  • Ricky LaFosse, University of Michigan
  • Jordan DiMaggio, UPCEA
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November 22, 2024 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET

Know Before You Go: Navigating the 2024 MEMS Conference

Whether you’re a newcomer or a pro, join us for an informal opportunity to connect with other #MEMS2024 Conference attendees. This fast-paced coffee chat will get you up to speed, give you an opportunity to ask questions and start thinking about planning your conference adventure. We’ll cover what you can expect to LEARN, how to get to KNOW attendees and what else you might DO in town.

Click here to access the room at 3PM ET on November 22 or download our calendar invite below. 

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Past Events

2024 DT&L and SOLA+R Conference | July 22-24, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN
JULY 22-24, 2024

2024 Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable (SOLA+R) and Distance Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L)

Minneapolis, MN

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2024 UPCEA Annual Conference
MARCH 26-28, 2024

2024 UPCEA Annual Conference

Boston, MA

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UPCEA 2023 MEMS | Marketing. Enrollment Management. Student Success. | Portland, OR | November 29 - December 1, 2023
NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 1, 2023

2023 UPCEA MEMS | Marketing | Enrollment Management | Student Success

Portland, OR

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Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education | November 1-3, 2023 | Washington, DC
NOVEMBER 1-3, 2023

2023 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education

Presented by UPCEA and AACRAO

Washington DC
Capital Hilton

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UPCEA West Region Map | New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
OCTOBER 19, 2023 | 10:30AM-2:30PM PT

West Region Salon

Virtual

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UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Map | West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York
SEPTEMBER 28 2023 | 1PM - 5PM ET

Mid-Atlantic Region Salon

Virtual

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UPCEA New England Region Map | Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
AUGUST 2, 2023 | 11AM - 3 PM ET

New England Region Salon

Virtual

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2023 Distance Teaching & Learning (DT&L) and Summit for Online Leadership and Strategy + Roundtable (SOLA+R) Presented by UPCEA and University of Wisconsin-Madison July 25-27, 2023 Madison, Wisconsin
JULY 25 - 27, 2023

Distance Teaching & Learning (DT&L) +
Summit for Online Leadership and Strategy + Roundtable (SOLA+R)

Presented by UPCEA and University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI

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UPCEA South Region Map | Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia
JULY 13, 2023 | 12PM - 4 PM ET

South Region Salon

Virtual

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UPCEA Central Region Map | Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
JUNE 20, 2023 | 1PM - 5:30 PM ET

Central Region Salon

Virtual

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UPCEA 2023 Annual Conference | March 22-24, 2023 | Washington, DC
MARCH 22 - 24, 2023

2023 UPCEA Annual Conference

Washington DC
Washington Hilton

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MEMS | Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success | United for Success | November 30 - December 2, 2022 | New Orleans, LA
NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 2, 2022

2022 UPCEA MEMS | Marketing | Enrollment Management | Student Success

New Orleans, LA

The Ritz-Carlton

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UPCEA South Region Map | Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia
NOVEMBER 2-4, 2022

2022 UPCEA South Region Conference

Atlanta, GA

JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead

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UPCEA New England Region Map | Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
OCTOBER 26-28, 2022

2022 UPCEA New England Region Conference

Providence, RI

Renaissance Providence

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UPCEA West Region Map | New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, California, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
OCTOBER 20, 2022

2022 UPCEA West Region Salon

Virtual

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UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Map | West Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York
OCTOBER 12-14, 2022

2022 UPCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Conference

Philadelphia, PA

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

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UPCEA Central Region Map | Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2022

2022 UPCEA Central Region Conference

Columbus, OH

Sheraton Columbus at the Capitol

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The 38th Distance Teaching and Learning Conference | August 3-5, 2022 | Virtual
AUGUST 3-5, 2022

2022 Distance Teaching & Learning Conference

Virtual

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