The marketing industry is experiencing significant changes, driven by the increasing integration of technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. As the field evolves, marketers are required to adapt to new roles, tools, and strategies that emphasize strategic thinking, customer experience, and specialized skills. The U.S. marketing sector is poised to grow significantly, with 1.7 million jobs currently in the market and a projected 16% increase by 2034. This post is part of an occupational focus series from UPCEA and Lightcast. Read more. https://ow.ly/tCtT50T6ZvM
UPCEA
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 7,552 followers
The online and professional education association.
About us
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. UPCEA is a diverse, inclusive organization supporting and welcoming individual and institutional diversity. We strive for diversity in membership and leadership, including representation from all types of institutions and individuals from all races, genders, and backgrounds. upcea.edu
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https://upcea.edu
External link for UPCEA
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1915
- Specialties
- Higher Education, Continuing Education, Professional Education, Online Education, elearning, professional development, Alternative Credentials, Non-Traditional Students, Enrollment Management, Higher Education Consulting, Conferences and Seminars, Adult Learners, Instructional Design, edtech, Universities, Higher Education Networking, Best Practices, and Quality Frameworks
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1 Dupont Circle NW
Suite 450
Washington, DC 20036, US
Employees at UPCEA
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In this session we will share insights, experiences, and best practices for planning and implementing alternative credential programs tailored to adult learners. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss challenges, successful strategies, and innovative approaches to support adult learners in achieving their educational and career goals. Join us to connect with peers and enhance your understanding of effective program design for adult learners. Download calendar invite. https://ow.ly/Y8wV50T5i4G
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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