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UPCEA has the knowledge and resources colleges and universities want to better serve what adult, online, and non-traditional learners need.
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UPCEA is YOUR Community
UPCEA members are leaders in online and professional continuing education and include deans, administrators, marketing professionals, program directors, instructional designers, directors, and more from universities and colleges large and small, including the largest public and private institutions to smaller regional master's, baccalaureate and special focus schools. Rosters are unlimited and can include anyone at your organization.
UPCEA Corporate Memberships are also available to companies who provide solutions within online and professional continuing education.
Benefits as an UPCEA Member
Expertise
Second Opinion: Free, 30-minute phone consultation with our lead consultants
Online Leadership Roundtable representation: one seat on the Council for Chief Online Learning Officers
Council for Credential Innovation representation: one seat on the body for senior leaders charged with driving non-degree credential strategy at the unit or campus level.
Custom Consulting & Program Review: contract market research, benchmarking studies, and custom consulting on program portfolio, online operations and more at great member rates.
Research & Benchmarking platform includes marketing and budgeting trends and real-time comparative information for members only to assist institutions with crucial decisions.
Connections
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers facing the same challenges at UPCEA’s conferences and seminars
24/7 Online Community (CORe): Advice, answers and ideas. Real-time access to 15,000+ educators, leaders, and colleagues for collaboration and feedback
Join any of our 8 Networks designed to serve professionals practicing in the key areas that define this vibrant and growing sector of higher education.
UPlift: UPCEA Mentorship Experience: Become a mentor, mentee, or both!
Career Center: Post a job or find a new job!
Learning
Special Member pricing on all UPCEA conferences, events and professional development
Exclusive member content: Benchmarking studies, conference session slides & recordings, best practices
Free webinars focused on timely topics vital to the Online and Professional Continuing education industry
PCO Professional Certificate and PCO Leader Certificate: Special member rates help members build expertise, advancing their careers, and/or become leaders in the field of Online and Professional Continuing Education.
Upcoming Events
What UPCEA Members have to say
"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
"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 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
“At a time of uncertainty and exponential change, UPCEA brings together expertise from across all areas of higher education for the benefit of all."
Dr. Sandra Watts, Teaching Professor of Spanish and Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas A&M University
“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
"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
“UPCEA membership adds significant value for anyone involved in developing and delivering market-driven online courses, certificates, and programs.”
Sunay Palsole, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Engineering Remote Education
Texas A&M University
“In my opinion, UPCEA is the #1 organization for online and professional continuing education professionals in the country.”
J. Kim McNutt, Dean-College of Continuing and Professional Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills
"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
“Our work with UPCEA, through initiatives like the Council for Credential Innovation and microcredentials, enables industry collaboration to adapt to change and support learners of all ages.”
Susan Zukowski, MBA, PhD, CHN, Vice President Professional and Continuing Education, Workforce Community Education,
National 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, Senior Instructional Technology Specialist
Western Michigan University
“My teammates and I are grateful for the deep expertise that is embedded in UPCEA’s supportive peer network and the associations’ superb research capabilities. These are invaluable assets as we chart our school’s future direction."
Charles Iacovou, Dean of the School of Professional Studies
Wake Forest University
"We are an institutional member of UPCEA based in Ontario, Canada and I can honestly say that UPCEA has been one of the most valuable networks I have ever had the privilege of being a part of."
Alison Darling, Director, Professional Programs
Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre (IRC)
“As a professional in workforce development and continuing education for over 25 years, I have found it hard to beat the value provided by UPCEA. I am so pleased to be a member and a part of UPCEA!”
Charles McGinnis, Ed. D., Senior Director for Continuing Education
Goodwin University
“UPCEA’s robust network and insightful research continues to help me navigate the dynamic and evolving landscape of higher education. It has been an invaluable resource for me.”"
Christina Trombley, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Graduate and Professional Studies
The Chicago School
"All community colleges and universities would benefit from the expertise in online learning that UPCEA staff and members possess."
Barbara Kopp Miller, Ph.D., Vice Provost
University of Toledo Online and Workforce Development
“UPCEA is an invaluable resource for online program marketing. The connections with my colleagues across the world inspire me with creative new ideas, success stories, lessons learned, and best practices.”
Hilary Culbertson, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications
Duke University
"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
About UPCEA
The Association for Online and Professional Education
UPCEA is the online and professional education association. Our members are continuously reinventing higher education, positively impacting millions of lives. We proudly lead and support them through cutting edge research, professional development, networking and mentorship, conferences and seminars, and stakeholder advocacy. Our collaborative, entrepreneurial community brings together decision makers and influencers in education, industry, research, and policy interested in improving educational access and outcomes.
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