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Our experts can help address your questions on organizational strategy, professional and continuing education, marketing and recruitment, online strategy and operations, and many other areas. In addition to those listed on this page, the UPCEA Research and Consulting team also has a list of the best deans, marketers and chief online learning officers in the field today, ready on standby to meet the changing needs of your institution. Learn more. https://ow.ly/7Wbo50TgR7L

Job Posting | Northwestern University seeks an Associate Dean Academic Affairs. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eSMPwwPt

Job Posting | Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) seeks an Associate Director of Business Development. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/e8SBgUYT

Join us for the premiere event for marketing, enrollment management, and student success professionals across all experience levels. #MEMS2024 is offering more ways than ever before to connect with fellow members, learn from each other, and explore new ways to stay ahead in an everchanging landscape. Plus, our keynote speakers are not to be missed! Learn more and register. https://ow.ly/STPy50TgrJU

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/7R7150TeGOi

Explore our "Policy Matters: Primers and Insights," designed to guide you through the complex policy frameworks crucial to higher education in the United States. In an era where online and professional continuing education programs are at the forefront of educational innovation, understanding the regulatory landscape is vital. "Policy Matters: Primers and Insights" offers a comprehensive introduction to foundational topics in federal legislation and regulations that have a significant impact on online and professional continuing education. This series is more than just a resource; it's a roadmap to navigating the intricacies of policy that govern higher education. Whether you're an administrator, educator, or policy maker, these insights will empower you to make informed decisions and contribute to the long-term success of your programs. Learn more and access these Primers and Insights. https://ow.ly/6mPM50QtIGr

Enrollment management starts when a prospective student first inquires and continues until they are successfully enrolled. It encompasses all actions we take—or should take—as institutions to support prospective students throughout this journey and to meet our enrollment goals. This course explores the stages of the student enrollment journey, analyzing the key activities required at each phase, including responding to inquiries, admitting new students, maintaining contact before the program begins, and onboarding them to ensure they are prepared and ready to adjust to their new program. Learn more and register. https://ow.ly/TGVa50TfqKA

Water may sometimes be taken for granted. Just as it is crucial for the survival of life on our planet, data is critical for the survival of modern institutions, working in the background to ensure these institutions operate smoothly. But what happens when that data is not readily available to aid our decision making? Or worse, what happens if the data is incorrect or misinterpreted? The 2024 State of Education Report produced by UPCEA, The EvoLLLution, and the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE), found that only 29% of respondents agreed that it was easy for members of their institution to access real-time enrollment data for online and professional continuing education students. Read more. https://ow.ly/9CMu50TeLqM

There's still time to register and join your colleagues in the credential innovation space at the 2024 Convergence: Credential Innovation in Higher Education conference in New Orleans! Don't miss your chance to learn from and connect with your peers September 30-October 2 in New Orleans. Join us for access to networking with Convergence's 700+ attendees, curated general sessions, leading exhibitors, and o100+ sessions focusing on the key topics you need to succeed! Learn more and register. https://ow.ly/FZUm50TeKfH

It is not the academic integrity issue that looms the largest in higher education use of GenAI apps. Rather, it is our students’ needs to gain knowledge, experience and skills with the technologies before they submit applications to employers. I can recall the days when we shifted from classic office tools to more sophisticated ones toward the end of the twentieth century. The expectation arose then that graduates have experience and skills with word processors, spreadsheets, and basic data handling programs for most all office jobs. Now, job seekers face even more sophisticated expectations to implement an assortment of GenAI powered chatbots and tools. Read more. https://ow.ly/xcCw50TeFzi