Events

Attend or view webinars on your schedule and connect with peers at higher education conferences and professional networking events across the U.S. - especially useful for new or mid-level professionals. Share your lessons learned with colleagues by presenting a session at one of our conferences for higher education 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, which are designed to foster professional development and career growth. Webinars are free for UPCEA Members, and membership also provides discounts to all our conferences and other events, supporting your ongoing professional learning.

• Conferences and Seminars
• Webinars & Chats
• Past Events

Conferences and Seminars

JULY 22-24, 2025

2025 UPCEA SOLAR: Summit for Online Leadership and Administration

Portland, OR

SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 1, 2025

2025 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education

Washington, DC

DECEMBER 2-4, 2025

2025 MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference

Boston, MA

UPCEA Regional Salons | Virtual | Free and open to all UPCEA members

MULTIPLE DATES

2025 Regional Salons

Virtual

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Webinars & Chats

April 8, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 PM ET

Webinar | Empowering Future IT Auditors: The Foundation of IT Audit

Hosted by ISACA

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is the globally recognized benchmark for IT audit professionals. This webinar highlights the fundamental concepts needed to perform an IT audit and how professional credentials like CISA impact career development. Attendees will gain insights into how the certification aligns with industry standards and prepares IT auditors to address organizational risks, enhance control frameworks, and drive business value.

Panelists will share firsthand knowledge on integrating CISA content into academic curricula and workforce development programs, highlighting how this strategic approach supports industry demand for highly skilled IT auditors. The session will also explore core CISA concepts, including IT governance, risk-based audit planning, and information systems security, providing attendees with actionable takeaways to elevate their audit capabilities.

Presenters:

Jeff Angle, ISACA
Dr. Terri Curran, Keiser University
Kelly Rogers, Blackbaud

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April 17, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | SEO for AI Search: Protect Your Student Enrollment Pipeline

Hosted by Search Influence

AI search is causing university websites to lose visibility and traffic. If your enrollment pipeline depends on search engines for traffic and leads, you must adapt your SEO strategy to show up in AI-generated answers and organic search results.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how AI-driven search is transforming the prospective student experience and the strategic adjustments you need to make to stay ahead.

Join UPCEA’s Senior Director of Research and Consulting Bruce Etter, and Search Influence’s Co-Founder and CEO Will Scott and Director Paula French, to learn:

Tactics to rank in Google’s AI Overviews and dedicated AI search platforms
The importance of AI search versus organic search for your university
Tools for tracking success in AI search

We’ll introduce a new framework to integrate SEO into your existing marketing efforts—one that drives measurable results and ensures your institution stays competitive in the evolving search landscape.

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April 22, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | Language, Time, and Work in the Age of AI Expansion

Hosted by Ziplines Education

AI is transforming the way we work, learn, and live—yet many higher education institutions are still grappling with what that means for their programs, learners, and mission. In this webinar, academic leaders from the University of Utah and instructional experts from Ziplines Education will explore how the language, expectations, and realities of work are evolving in the age of AI—and the critical role professional and continuing education divisions can play in providing relevant and applicable AI education to learners.

You’ll leave with new perspectives and practical insights to help you navigate the changing landscape of AI education, rethink how you design and deliver learning experiences, and position your institution to meet the moment.

Presenters:

Ashley Seitz Kramer, University of Utah
Dalia Abbas, Ziplines Education

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April 30, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 AM ET (16:00 CET)

Webinar | Lifelong learning for health and wellbeing

Presented by eucen, UPCEA, AAACE, and CAUCE

Join representatives from eucen, UPCEA, AAACE and CAUCE for eucen's annual Seminar Across the Atlantic. This online event is an open event offered by the coordinating associations. Register for this important conversation around lifelong learning for health and wellbeing.

Presenters:

Amy Heitzman, UPCEA
Tricia Berry, AAACE (tentative)
Sheila LeBlanc, CAUCE (tentative)
Carme ROYO, eucen (tentative)

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[NEW DATE] May 1, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | Driving Innovation in Graduate and Professional Education: Key Research Insights from UPCEA and CGS

Presented by UPCEA and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)

Join UPCEA and the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) for an engaging webinar focused on key research findings that will shape the future of graduate and professional education. This collaborative session will explore emerging trends, where the convergence of student demand and innovative practices are transforming the landscape of higher education. We will explore recent UPCEA research that highlights enrollment funnel preferences of postbaccalaureate students and examine the heightened emphasis on online graduate education at the institutional level. We will also review results from the NSF-funded CGS research on pathways into masters programs and careers.

Designed for institutional leaders, faculty, and other key stakeholders, this webinar will provide actionable insights to inform strategy and drive growth in graduate and professional programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from two leading organizations at the forefront of educational research and advocacy.

Presenters:

Bruce Etter, UPCEA
Emily West, UPCEA
Stacy Chiaramonte, UPCEA
Enyu Zhou, CGS
Alessandro Regio, CGS

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May 5, 2025 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | UPCEA Professional Development Showcase: Budgeting in Times of Uncertainty

Hosted by UPCEA Online Professional Development

In today’s unpredictable economic climate, sound financial planning is more critical than ever for online and professional education units. Join us for a coffee chat with Mike Jones, Director of Academic Program Development and Support at the University of Connecticut, as he shares practical strategies for building and managing budgets in uncertain times.

Drawing on years of experience and his popular UPCEA Professional Development course on this very topic, Mike will explore tools, frameworks, and real-world examples to help you navigate financial challenges with confidence and agility.

Attendees will also learn more about Mike’s in-depth course, as well as other UPCEA Professional Development opportunities designed to equip professionals with actionable skills for long-term planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

Click here to access the room at 2 PM ET on May 5 or download our calendar invite below.

Coffee Chats are informal, unrecorded, live opportunities to connect with UPCEA peers. Typically an hour or less, they provide time to discuss topics of interest, share ideas and connect with others in a casual setting.

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May 6, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Webinar | Transforming Student Support: How UMGC & the U of Utah Built Lasting Coaching Programs

Presented by InsideTrack

Higher ed institutions across the country are working hard to support students — students who, amid rising college costs, growing mental health concerns and a competitive job market, need holistic guidance now more than ever. One solution to this growing support challenge? Equipping institutional staff with the tools, training and development they need to not only offer personalized support to their students, but to scale and sustain a comprehensive student success program in-house for the long haul.

In our latest webinar, senior leaders and program directors from two institutions — University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and the University of Utah (the U) — will dive deep into their visions for leveling up their student support, explain how and why they invested in InsideTrack coaching development and training for their staff members, and share the student and staff impact they’ve seen thus far. Be sure to come ready with questions, as there will be time for audience Q&A at the end of the session.

Presenters:

Susan Hawkins-Wilding, University of Maryland Global Campus
Jennifer Weist, University of Maryland Global Campus
Dr. P. Brandon Johnson, The University of Utah
Dr. Stephanie Santarosa, The University of Utah
(Moderator) Steve Ast, InsideTrack

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May 15, 2025 | 2:00-13:00 PM ET

Webinar | Navigating Higher Education Leadership in Uncertain Times

Presented by Academic Leadership Group

Today’s uncertainties require next-level leadership in higher education institutions. Understand key practices and skills that will help you and your institution to adapt and grow through uncertainty and change.

In this webinar, we will explore practical approaches to critical leadership themes, including:

Embracing Leadership Paradoxes: Learn how to balance conflicting demands (such as stability vs. change and authority vs. openness) and turn these paradoxes into strengths that drive your institution forward.
Engaging in Deep Listening: Gain tools for active, empathetic listening to truly hear the needs and concerns of students, faculty, and staff; see how deep listening can enhance decision-making, build consensus, and strengthen morale across your community.
Empowering with Change Leadership: Understand the process of adaptive problem solving—how to engage your people to co-create solutions for your unit or institution that solve seemingly unsolvable challenges and create forward momentum.

Presenter:

Jennifer K. (Jenny) Stine, Ph.D., Academic Leadership Group

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July 10, 2025 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM ET

Coffee Chat | Know Before You Go: Navigating the 2025 SOLAR Conference

Whether you’re a newcomer or a pro, join us for an informal opportunity to connect with other SOLAR 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 4 PM ET on July 10 or download our calendar invite below.

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