UPCEA explained

UPCEA - (formerly University Professional and Continuing Education Association) is an American non-profit association for professional, continuing, and online higher education, mostly engaged in adult education. It was established in 1915[1] and has more than 400 member institutions, and 12,000 individuals.[2]

About

The association has served its members for over 100 years with conferences and specialty seminars, research and benchmarking information focusing on topics like alternative credentialing,[3] adult (also known as non-traditional) students[4] and the topics which are important for their success, like tracking the graduation and retention rates of non first-time full-time students.[5] Originally started as the National University Extension Association (NUEA), UPCEA was changed to the current name in 2010.[6] Topics which the association focuses on also includes online education,[7] [8] and continuing education through professional networking opportunities and publications. Based in Washington, D.C., UPCEA also builds greater awareness of the vital link between contemporary learners and public policy issues,[9] [10] [11] UPCEA is known for its research and consulting on matters like marketing[12] as well as its work in alternative credentials and digital badging.[13] It is also part of the prestigious Washington Higher Education Secretariat which includes other members, such as the American Council on Education, who serve a significant sector in post-secondary education.[14]

Networks

UPCEA has several different specialized areas of practice, called networks, which provide a place for those in similar backgrounds to provide research, presentations, and awards.[15] They include:

Major events

Events hosted by UPCEA[16] include

Notes and References

  1. Book: Robert, Peers F.. Adult Education: A Comparative Study. 2013-08-21. Routledge. 9781136268915. en.
  2. News: Membership Join the UPCEA Higher Education Community - UPCEA. UPCEA. 2018-02-26. en-US.
  3. Web site: Can Associations Attract Millennials with Credentialing?: Associations Now. associationsnow.com. 4 August 2016 . en-US. 2017-01-20.
  4. News: I waited until I was 30 to go to college. Best decision ever.. Washington Post. 2017-01-20.
  5. News: Study finds mix of part-time and full-time enrollment can boost graduation rates. 2017-01-20.
  6. Book: Moore, Michael Grahame. Handbook of Distance Education. 2013-05-07. Routledge. 9781136635564. en.
  7. Web site: How Do You Interact With Professional Associations? Inside Higher Ed. www.insidehighered.com. en. 2018-09-14.
  8. News: What does it mean to be an online learning leader? - eCampus News. 2015-11-04. eCampus News. en-US. 2017-01-20.
  9. News: U.S. Department of Education willing to experiment on accreditation. 2018-11-15. en.
  10. News: Coalition advocates for '21st century' HEA rewrite. Education Dive. en-US. 2017-01-20.
  11. News: Higher ed groups say teacher prep rules 'discriminate' against distance education providers. 2017-01-20.
  12. Book: White, Ronald. Continuing Education in Colleges and Universities. Wiley. 2013. 9781118834879. New Jersey. 5.
  13. News: The Seven Deadly Sins Of Digital Badging In Education. Markowitz. Troy. Forbes. 2018-11-15. en.
  14. Web site: WHES Members.
  15. Web site: UPCEA: University Professional and Continuing Education Association. www.upcea.edu. 2016-12-14.
  16. Web site: University Professional & Continuing Education Association: Events. upcea.edu. 2016-12-14.

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