University Professional and Continuing Education Association

Alternative Credentials Market for Higher Education is to grow by USD 2.27 billion from 2022 to 2027, the market is fragmented due to the presence of prominent companies like 2U Inc., Bisk Ventures and Cengage Learning Holdings II Inc., and many more - Te

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The alternative credentials market for higher education is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.

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  • The alternative credentials market for higher education is fragmented owing to the presence of many global and regional companies.
  • Ltd., Strategic Education Inc., Temple University, Udacity Inc., Udemy Inc, University of Michigan, University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and XuetangX.
  • The report provides a full list of key companies, their strategies, and the latest developments.
  • Bisk Ventures - The company offers alternative credentials with innovative use of technology to engage students in impactful learning experiences and to strengthen education to employment pathways.

New Research from AACRAO, UPCEA, and Modern Campus Shows Barriers Affecting Effective Collaboration between Academic Registrar and PCE Unit

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Monday, July 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), and Modern Campus recently partnered on a survey of their respective undergraduate-serving institutional members in the United States. The report Collaboration, Competition or Convergence?: The relationship between professional and continuing education and traditional academic programs, released today. The report explores the degree to which PCE, and traditional academic programs currently operate in collaboration or competition for students and/or institutional resources.

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  • The report explores the degree to which PCE, and traditional academic programs currently operate in collaboration or competition for students and/or institutional resources.
  • This includes a startling stat: 86% of respondents from institutions with existing PCE units believe that barriers exist that impact the ability of the PCE unit and the academic registrar to work closely together.
  • There is no predominant model that describes the level of cooperation or competition between the PCE unit and the academic registrar.
  • Learn how Modern Campus is leading the modern learner engagement movement at moderncampus.com and follow us on LinkedIn .

Worcester State University and Focus EduSolutions Collaborate to Introduce Cutting-Edge Micro-Credentials

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

WORCESTER, Mass., June 15th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Worcester State University is thrilled to announce its partnership with Focus EduSolutions, a leading provider of industry-focused educational solutions. This collaboration aims to expand the university's continuing education offerings by introducing a comprehensive range of micro-credentials. These new programs are designed to equip professionals and learners with specialized skills in high-demand fields, enabling them to enhance their careers and stay ahead in an ever-evolving job market.

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  • Worcester State University has partnered with Focus EduSolutions to introduce a range of innovative micro-credential programs.
  • WORCESTER, Mass., June 15th, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Worcester State University is thrilled to announce its partnership with Focus EduSolutions, a leading provider of industry-focused educational solutions.
  • By partnering with Focus EduSolutions, the university is extending its commitment to providing innovative educational opportunities for its students and the wider community.
  • "Worcester State University is pleased to partner with Focus EduSolutions to offer non-credit micro-credentials that meet the demands of an ever-changing workforce.

Saint Louis University, a Collegis Education Partner, Honored With 2023 UPCEA Outstanding Program Award

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Monday, March 27, 2023

OAKBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Louis University's (SLU) Cannabis Science and Operations Undergraduate Certificate program is the winner of the 2023 UPCEA Outstanding Program Award, recognizing credit professional, continuing and/or online education programs at UPCEA member institutions for excellence in achieving their educational objectives. The honor was announced last week at the 2023 UPCEA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. SLU partnered with Collegis Education, a higher education, data-enabled managed services provider, on the development of this successful microcredential program.

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  • OAKBROOK, Ill., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Saint Louis University's (SLU) Cannabis Science and Operations Undergraduate Certificate program is the winner of the 2023 UPCEA Outstanding Program Award, recognizing credit professional, continuing and/or online education programs at UPCEA member institutions for excellence in achieving their educational objectives.
  • The honor was announced last week at the 2023 UPCEA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. SLU partnered with Collegis Education , a higher education, data-enabled managed services provider, on the development of this successful microcredential program.
  • Saint Louis University — located in St. Louis, Missouri — is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities with an enrollment of approximately 13,500.
  • A recent study by Collegis and UPCEA showed that employer demand for microcredentials, such as those provided by the SLU program, is on the rise.

60% of Higher Education Leaders Say Continuing Education is Not Well-Integrated into Institutional Portfolio Offerings

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

TORONTO, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- While 71% of senior leaders within higher education institutions support scale and growth of continuing education (CE), more than half (57%) feel that their CE units are understaffed to execute on institutional goals. This is according to the 2023 State of Continuing Education report. Published by higher education engagement platform leader Modern Campus, in partnership with the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE), The EvoLLLution, and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), the study explores professional, continuing, and online (PCO) unit program offerings, institutional support and capabilities, perceptions of the competitive landscape, and continuing education collaboration and integration within the larger institution.

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  • Published by higher education engagement platform leader Modern Campus , in partnership with the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) , The EvoLLLution , and the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) , the study explores professional, continuing, and online (PCO) unit program offerings, institutional support and capabilities, perceptions of the competitive landscape, and continuing education collaboration and integration within the larger institution.
  • The purpose of the research is to provide the higher education community with data to better inform decision making around professional and CE programs and their role within the higher education ecosystem.
  • CE units are still under-resourced with many lacking the staff, systems, and investments needed to meet institutional goals.
  • "The professional, continuing and online education space is transforming rapidly," said Jim Fong, chief research officer at UPCEA.

Search Influence and Tulane SoPA Present: The Devil's in the Details: Technical SEO to Solve Website Woes #UPCEA2023

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Monday, March 20, 2023

NEW ORLEANS, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, March 23rd at 2pm, join Paula French of Search Influence and Alicia Jasmin of Tulane University, as they discuss how to use technical SEO to ensure your website structure doesn't hurt your rankings, the impact of subdomains and microsites, and how to pull off a seamless website migration.

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  • If so, you won't want to miss this session at the upcoming UPCEA Annual Conference (University Professional & Continuing Education Association).
  • SEO is all about updating existing elements, auditing for broken links, creating internal links, and making sure all technical issues are resolved.
  • Don't miss your chance to learn more about technical SEO and how it can help your educational institution.
  • Join the experts at the UPCEA Annual Conference on Thursday, March 23rd at 2pm and discover the key to solving your website woes.

University of Phoenix Vice President of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance McCeil Johnson, J.D., selected to serve on UPCEA Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee

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Monday, January 9, 2023

University of Phoenix is proud to share that McCeil Johnson, J.D., vice president of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, has been selected by University Professional and Continuing Education Association, UPCEA®, the association for college and university leaders in professional, continuing, and online education, to serve on the UPCEA Board of Directors’ Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee for a one year term.

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  • University of Phoenix is proud to share that McCeil Johnson, J.D., vice president of Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, has been selected by University Professional and Continuing Education Association, UPCEA®, the association for college and university leaders in professional, continuing, and online education, to serve on the UPCEA Board of Directors’ Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee for a one year term.
  • “McCeil is an exceptional and committed leader, and has made immeasurable contributions to our university,” states John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer.
  • “On behalf of UPCEA’s leadership and more specifically, our Governance and Nominations Committee, we are excited to have McCeil serve on the Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Committee,” states Julie Uranis, Ph.D., Sr. VP of Online and Strategic Initiatives at UPCEA.
  • She was appointed in fall 2021 to the University of Iowa College of Law Alumni Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council, and this fall was elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Council.

Survey: 3 in 10 Students Lose Significant Academic Credits Transferring Between Colleges

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association), the largest association of adult and continuing education units at colleges and universities, and StraighterLine released the findings from a new survey today examining students' lived experiences and perceptions around transferring college credits. As universities and colleges struggle with declining enrollment, many are looking at ways to reach the more than 39 million Americans with some college credit but no degree. The survey of nearly 1,000 adults found learners who transfer want an easier process, better communication and a clearer path to completing their degree. 

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  • National Student Clearinghouse reported in September a two-year decline of 13.5% in the number of transfer learners.
  • Students as Savvy Shoppers.Half (50%) of the students surveyed said they attempted to shop or explore multiple colleges or universities to see which would accept their credits.
  • Leaving Transfer Credits on the Table.At a time when most adult learners are banking on transfer credits to accelerate their time to completion, only 61% of respondents had 75%+ of their credits accepted.
  • Based in Washington, D.C., UPCEA builds greater awareness of the vital link between adult learners and non-traditional learners and public policy issues.

Search Influence to Present at #UPCEAsouth, the 2022 University Professional and Continuing Education Association South Region Conference

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Nov.  3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Search Influence will co-present "The Devil's in the Details: Using Technical SEO to Solve Your Website Woes" at the 2022 University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) South Region Conference, along with fellow higher education marketing specialist, Alicia Jasmin, the Director of Marketing & Communications for the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA).

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  • The higher ed marketers at Search Influence and Tulane SoPA present "The Devil's in the Details: Using Technical SEO to Solve Your Website Woes" at the 2022 UPCEA South Region Conference.
  • NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Search Influence will co-present "The Devil's in the Details: Using Technical SEO to Solve Your Website Woes" at the 2022 University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) South Region Conference, along with fellow higher education marketing specialist, Alicia Jasmin, the Director of Marketing & Communications for the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (SoPA).
  • Now based in Washington, D.C., UPCEA continues to be the leading association for professional, continuing, and online education.
  • At the 2022 UPCEA South Region Conference, marketing professionals will get the opportunity to learn about the latest trends in higher education marketing.

University of Phoenix publishes Annual Academic Report for FY2021 detailing innovations, progress and celebrating student achievements

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

University of Phoenix has issued its Annual Academic Report detailing innovations, new career research leadership, growth in its workforce solutions, academic developments in its seven Colleges, and celebrating student and alumni achievements in a complete document intended to provide transparency and insight into University operations and outcomes.

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  • University of Phoenix has issued its Annual Academic Report detailing innovations, new career research leadership, growth in its workforce solutions, academic developments in its seven Colleges, and celebrating student and alumni achievements in a complete document intended to provide transparency and insight into University operations and outcomes.
  • The Report highlights how the University is evolving to help anticipate and prepare students and employers as the workforce shifts toward valuing skills .
  • Our Annual Academic Report tells the University of Phoenix story, states John Woods, Ph.D., provost and chief academic officer.
  • The Report helps us share our progress and celebrate the achievements and wins of our students and alumni.