UPCEA Is YOUR Community
As an UPCEA member you will be part of a powerful group of over 10,000 colleagues, thought leaders and friends who truly "get" what it means to work in professional, continuing and online education. UPCEA's membership includes most major public and private institutions in North America and welcomes members from around the globe.
Our unique membership benefits include:
- Regional Conferences virtual and FREE to members in 2021 (institutions saved an average of $2,400 with free regional virtual conferences last fall)
- Real time advice, answers and ideas: UPCEA members have 24/7 access to a community of over 10,000 educators, leaders, colleagues and peers with our unique member discussion platform, CORe (Collaborative Online Relationships)
- Networking opportunities at UPCEA’s national and regional conferences and seminars, and in CORe
- Free webinars (including recordings) and informal, virtual Coffee Chats on specific topics
- Access to important research & benchmarking: user friendly, searchable, up-to-date, and unmatched quality
- UPCEA directory access: allowing you to reach out to peer institutions for knowledge sharing
- Exclusive member content: online library includes benchmarking studies, conference session slides & recordings, best practices, templates, more
- Second Opinion: free, 30-minute phone consultation with our lead consultants
- Online Leadership Roundtable representation: every institution is guaranteed one seat on the body for chief online learning officers
- Member pricing on all UPCEA conferences, events and professional development
View Membership "Owner's Manual" to see all Membership benefits
Ready to join the only organization in North America focusing on quality online programs as well as professional and continuing education? UPCEA has the knowledge and resources colleges and universities need to serve adult learners, online learners and contemporary students.
Contact us via email [email protected] or complete the form to the right for more information.
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UPCEA Focus Areas
- Online Leadership and Administration
- Professional and Continuing Education
- Alternative and New Credentials
- Marketing, Enrollment Management and Student Success
What Current UPCEA Members Are Saying
"The esprit de corps exhibited by UPCEA staff and members is second to none."
J. Kim McNutt, Dean-College of Continuing and Professional Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
“Universities with strong continuing education or semi-centralized online education units can benefit a great deal from UPCEA membership.”
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Matthew E. Vick, Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
“Our team is discovering what a great resource the UPCEA network is, and everyone is becoming a fan! We look forward to our collaboration in the years ahead."
Charles Iacovou, Dean of the School of Professional Studies
Wake Forest University
"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
“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
"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
"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
"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
"The UPCEA membership, without question, has been the best return on investment for our institution."
Pamela Wimbush, Dean, College of Continuing Education (Interim)
Sacramento State
"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
"UPCEA is the one place where I know I have a network of colleagues who are...willing to share their expertise and experience."
Christina Trombley, Ph.D., Executive Director of Drake Online and Continuing Education
Drake 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, Instructional Technology Specialist
Western Michigan 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
"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
UPCEA MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
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Want to learn more about UPCEA and the benefits of membership? Email [email protected] or fill out the form below.
Membership Types
Institutional membership applies to degree-granting institutions in good standing with an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Dues are based on the institution’s Carnegie Classification and enrollment. Institutional Membership includes unlimited professional memberships for individuals who may use the membership benefits.
For more information about Institutional Membership, please contact Brandan Kaiser at 202-844-4242 or [email protected].
Corporate membership is available to business entities that provide goods and services within the higher education sector, consistent with UPCEA’s mission to “advance leadership in professional, continuing, and online education.” Corporate sectors include marketing, online program management, technology solutions, test prep, adult-learner solutions, etc.
For more information about Corporate Membership, please contact Brandan Kaiser at 202-844-4242 or [email protected].
Membership is available to System Offices for regionally-accredited, degree-granting college and universities.
Dues are $2,900 annually.
For more information about System Office membership, please contact Brandan Kaiser at 202-844-4242 or [email protected].
Affiliate is available to non-profit organizations and other entities having an interest in the activities of the Association but not otherwise eligible for institutional or corporate membership.
Annual Dues:
- Non-Profit Affiliate members are $980
- For-Profit Affiliate members are $1,470
For more information, please contact: Kim Zaski at 202-400-2569 or [email protected].
Emeritus membership is available to retired individuals who were formerly employed by a UPCEA member institution. Stay involved and share your expertise with others.
Dues are $65 annually.
For more information about System Office membership, please contact Brandan Kaiser at 202-844-4242 or [email protected].
Transitional membership is available to an individual who recently left employment at a member institution and is seeking a position in the field.
Dues are $65 annually.
For more information about Transitional membership, please contact Brandan Kaiser at 202-844-4242 or [email protected].
Talk to us about your membership options.
Fill out the box to the right and a representative will reach out to you, or contact Brandan Kaiser at 202-844-4242 [email protected]