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Join us for an engaging and insightful half-day virtual learning salon hosted by the South Region. This dynamic event is designed to bring together colleagues from across the region to explore the higher education landscape and its impact on institutions and the modern learner as well as how faculty, as a pivotal partner, can drive change and foster a thriving community. Learn more and register. https://ow.ly/IhhM50T3pYC

In this episode, Derek interviews Emily Affolter, who teaches in Prescott College's PhD program in sustainability education, about culturally responsive teaching, emphasizing equity in education. Emily shares how she and her colleagues build trust with diverse students, foster equity even in large lectures, and decolonize disciplines like marine biology. Her program attracts professionals, some already holding PhDs, who seek to integrate social and environmental justice into their teaching and leadership. Culturally responsive teaching, as Emily describes it, involves reimagining classes to prioritize equity. Listen now. https://ow.ly/rBAB50T3pcl

As a coalition member of the LER Accelerator, we’re dedicated to advancing digital credentials in higher education. Our new partnership with Learn & Work Ecosystem Library will provide vital tools and resources to institutions. Stay informed on our progress! #AccelerateLERs https://lnkd.in/giJEwuGW

UPCEA is proud to welcome our newest members and partners! 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. UPCEA members also include our affiliate and corporate members, and valued partners. Click here to see all UPCEA members. https://ow.ly/liJq50PY985

A feasibility analysis is a robust deliverable that synthesizes secondary and primary research, which could include surveys of inquirers, current students, alumni or potential students, estimated market sizes, and enrollment process review, and more. This type of report is ideal for a client who is strongly considering a potential program, is curious about the success or failures of an existing program or wishes to have a more exhaustive understanding of a particular market. Learn more.https://ow.ly/qG1t50T2p2l

On-campus resources have been available for learners over the past decades. Mental health centers have refined their efforts to establish best policies and practices to assist those confronting such issues. However, with the growth of distance learning, comes the same problems, yet without the easy ability to meet face-to-face with those facing loneliness and resulting depression. Read more. https://ow.ly/jzXc50T2n0V

UPCEA recently released “Building Capacity, Expanding Pathways: Accelerating the Growth of Credential Innovation in Higher Education,” a higher ed playbook for accelerating growth of credential innovation. The playbook features lessons learned and promising practices discovered by 10 institutions during a year-long project focused on credential innovation and grounded by collaboration with the business community. The 10 institutions, which were selected from approximately 40 applicants, vary in size and represent different institutional types (public/private and Carnegie category) and geographic regions across the U.S. Read more. https://ow.ly/qRz950T1zuf

With ever-increasing flexibility in distance study options for learners, host programs and institutions find themselves facing a maze of challenges for serving students living abroad while they pursue their educational goals. Among these are regulatory and legal requirements administered by international locales. Arising from a vibrant and practical session delivered at the 2023 UPCEA Annual Conference around this topic, the International Network will host a Coffee Chat discussing compliance concerns for internationally located students studying online on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 2 PM ET. Join us! https://ow.ly/tUKv50T1z73

What is MEMS and why should I attend? MEMS is UPCEA's Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success Conference, that brings together professionals focused on marketing, recruitment, and student success within the higher education arena, particularly focused on adult, professional, continuing, and online education. #MEMS2024, taking place December 3-5 in Philadelphia, strives to provide you with thought provoking sessions and commentary on the landscape of higher education, putting you at the forefront of trends across the field. Learn more and join us! upcea.edu/mems

UPCEA is excited to introduce the 2024 cohort of Bethaida “Bea” González Diversity in Leadership Scholars, a program designed to prepare diverse professionals for leadership roles in online and professional continuing education. These scholars exemplify innovation and leadership, reflecting UPCEA's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence in the field. "The 2024 González Scholars exemplify the spirit of innovation and leadership in our profession, and we are eager to witness their continued growth and impact as future leaders and change agents,” said Mili Maldonado Agusty, Executive Director, School of Professional Studies at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón and co-chair of UPCEA’s Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Committee. Read more. https://ow.ly/HRBw50T1bSP