Workforce Pell Final Regulations Released: What Changed from the Proposed Rule | Policy Matters (May 2026)
Major Updates Workforce Pell Final Regulations Released: What Changed from the Proposed Rule The Department of Education has released the final rule on Workforce Pell Grants and the new Pell Grant exclusion for students whose non-Federal grant and scholarship aid meets or exceeds their cost of attendance. The Department reviewed approximately 440 comments but, in…
Workforce Pell and New Federal Accountability Measures Put Data Readiness in the Spotlight, New UPCEA Report Finds
New guidance from UPCEA highlights the growing urgency of data quality, learner mobility, and outcomes reporting for four-year institutions WASHINGTON, D.C., May 14, 2026 — As Workforce Pell and new federal accountability measures reshape expectations for postsecondary outcomes reporting, colleges and universities must rethink how they track, verify, and communicate learner success, according to a…
DOJ Extends Accessibility Deadline to April 2027 | Policy Matters (April 2026)
Major Updates DOJ Extends ADA Title II Web Accessibility Deadline to April 2027 On April 20, 2026, the Department of Justice issued an Interim Final Rule extending the ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance deadlines by one year for all state and local government entities, including public colleges and universities. Public institutions serving populations of…
UPCEA Announces 2026-2027 Leadership Team for Council for Chief Online Learning Officers
UPCEA, the online and professional education association, announces the 2026-2027 leadership team for the Council for Chief Online Learning Officers (C-COLO). The association extends its gratitude to the 12 member volunteers serving in leadership roles for this body. The Council for Chief Online Learning Officers (C-COLO) and its members focus on leveraging the strategic potential…
Continuing Education Gains Momentum as Institutions Expand Workforce-Aligned Learning
New research from Modern Campus and The EvoLLLution, in partnership with UPCEA and CAUCE, highlights how institutions are evolving to meet growing demand for flexible, career-connected education TORONTO, April 15, 2026 — Modern Campus and The EvoLLLution, in partnership with UPCEA and CAUCE, today announced the release of the 2026 State of Continuing Education Report, revealing that continuing education is entering a…
From Programs to Ecosystems: Reflections from Misericordia’s Workforce Symposium
Recently, I had the privilege of keynoting UPCEA member Misericordia University’s 2026 Workforce Symposium—an event that brought together institutional leaders, employers, and regional partners to wrestle with one of the most urgent questions facing higher education today: What does it mean to truly align with the workforce—not just in programs, but in purpose? First, deep…
Higher Education at a Crossroads: Leadership, Strategy, and Stewardship
Reflections from a Fireside Chat with President Jon Alger on March 18, 2026 There are moments in this fellowship year that feel distinctly formative—where the conversation you’re facilitating is also, quietly, shaping you. Last week’s fireside chat with American University President Jon Alger was one of those moments for me. As part of my ACE…
The 41 Million SCNC: Why Higher Ed’s Greatest Failure is the Refusal to Recognize Real Life
There has been much discussion about the more than 41 million US learners with “Some College No Credential” (SCNC) over the past several years. Despite a strategic focus by higher education institutions to re-enroll these learners, and with some success, the population has continued to grow. UPCEA hosted a strategic conversation with the Council for…
Professional, Continuing, and Online Education Update by UPCEA
- Why Higher Education Needs Humanics - Michael J. Avaltroni, US News
- BOR Announces Systemwide Strategic Objectives for Artificial Intelligence Integration - SD.gov
- Grade inflation much higher in ‘AI-exposed’ degrees - Jack Groves, Times Higher Education
- Can colleges still deliver in the age of AI? One Ivy League school is investing $30 million to improve career outcomes - Jessica Dickler, CNBC
- MIT president blames federal policy shifts for big drop in research on campus - Washington Post
- Why Indiana University’s AI skills course is free - Pamela Whitten, University Businiess
- For Whom the Bell (Curve) Tolls? Classes That Yield Too Many A’s! - Ray Schroeder, Inside Higher Ed
- AI research papers are getting better, and it’s a big problem for scientists - Joshua Dzieza, the Verge
- Institutions Prepare for New Accreditation Regulations = Jessica Blake, Inside Higher Ed
- First UK universities to offer LLE short courses announced - Tom Williams, Times Higher Education
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