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We are quickly approaching the co-located 2024 UPCEA Summit for Online Leadership and Administration + Roundtable (SOLA+R) and the Distance Teaching & Learning Conference (DT&L)! Join us for this comprehensive, holistic, and unique opportunity for digital learning innovators to learn and network in one location. Hear what Vickie Cook, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment & Retention Management, University of Illinois, Springfield, says about the event. We hope you will join us in Minneapolis - or virtually! Watch the video. https://ow.ly/Ei5F50StgiV

The US Department of Education has advanced a set of proposed regulations to the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review. This submission marks the final procedural step before the proposed rules are made available for public comment. The proposed regulations encompass several key areas previously addressed during negotiated rulemaking sessions earlier this year, specifically focusing on Distance Education, Return of Title IV (R2T4), and TRIO Programs. Read more. https://ow.ly/nwNY50St92v

Job Posting | Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a Business Operations Director - L5 (Hybrid). For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/lIAA50St24g

About fifteen years ago, I hosted a pre-conference dean’s workshop at UPCEA’s Annual Conference. I opened the session by asking participants to compare their units with those of the person next to them. Not surprisingly, they highlighted their dissimilarities. Were this a meeting of, say, law school deans, they might have commiserated over mutual challenges – raising money, hiring faculty, chasing rankings, and so on. But their fundamental portfolio would not differ much. We, on the other hand, are characterized by how different we are from each other. Read the blog. https://ow.ly/AVNs50QguGi

UPCEA just released its Predictions 2024: Insights for Online and Professional Education. In this report, UPCEA’s experts provide insights that bring clarity and understanding of the trends, issues and events driving disruption and change, including the explosion of AI, maturation of online learning, enrollment declines and the increasing importance of ROI. The report includes 16 unique insights from 11 top experts in the online and professional education arena. Learn more. https://ow.ly/kW2y50QfKtE

This episode features Greg Edwards, head of learning at Rize Education, shares how Rize identifies new programs to create, how course design works at a consortium scale and the roles that faculty play in this new model. Rize is a for-profit company that works with a consortium of over 135 colleges and universities to help them quickly launch new, career-oriented majors and other programs. The institutions partner with Rize, which can provide half a dozen core online courses for these majors, sourced from the consortium, that layer on existing courses at the home institution to get these new programs up and running in a semester or two. Listen to the podcast. https://ow.ly/NXfo50Qca5H

Ray Schroeder, senior fellow at UPCEA, said, “The dozen years ahead will bring the maturing of the relationship between human and artificial intelligence. In many ways, this will foster equity through enhanced education, access to skill development and broader knowledge for all – no matter the gender, race, where people live or their economic status." Read more from the Pew Research Center.

5. Closing thoughts on ChatGPT and other steps in the evolution of humans, digital tools and systems by 2035 The following respondents wrote contributions that consider a wide range of issues tied to humans’ future in the digital age. Andy Opel, professor of

The maturation of online learning, the explosion of AI, the continuing declines in enrollment, and the rise in the importance of ROI for students and institutions are among the converging factors that are shaking up the status quo in higher education. Wait-and-see is no longer a viable strategy. Explore what 2024 has in store for online and professional education, and use these 16 expert predictions to understand what it means for you and your organization. Download the report. https://ow.ly/ezJt50Qes09

While the Brown decision (1957) was a landmark ruling in civil rights, many would argue its goals remain unfulfilled. Join the D&I Committee for a virtual fireside chat that will dig deep into Derek Bell’s work and explore his 2005 book, Silent Covenants: Brown v. Board of Education and the Unfulfilled Hopes for Racial Reform to frame DEI work in postsecondary education through the lens of racial reform. Register. https://ow.ly/s63J50QcylU

Ray Schroeder, Senior Fellow at UPCEA, comments on questions like, "In deciding which university to attend, how important is the surrounding city/town? What are the advantages and disadvantages of going to college in-state vs. out-of-state? How can local authorities make their cities/towns more appealing to both new students and potential residents?" Read more.

Best College Towns & Cities in America in 2024 Best College Towns in America (2024)Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial WriterNov 28, 2023Adam McCann, WalletHub Financial Writer Nov 28, 2023 High school seniors face a laundry list of tasks when getting ready for college. Between standardized tests, essays and financial-aid applications, the final mo...

New technologies and applications are released daily. Universities must identify and support the effective use and teaching of these to ensure that students are prepared to utilize them upon completion of degrees or certificates from the institution. Who is leading this important initiative at your institution? Are you as prepared as you believe you should be for the AI age that is upon us? Read the blog. https://ow.ly/jbxf50Qc8U4

Job Posting | Wheaton College seeks an Assistant Vice President for Life & Career Design. For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/Spkh50QbIrN

Job Posting | University of Minnesota seeks a Director of Continuing Dental Education. For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/XEZL50QbInL

Job Posting | University of California, Santa Barbara seeks a Dean of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE). For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/f9bq50QbIko

UPCEA Senior Fellow, Ray Schroeder shared his insights about Gnereative AI at the latest webinar in Extended Education’s Lifelong Learning webinar series, AI Unleashed: Deciphering the Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Lifelong Learning. The topic was Lifelong Learning and Generative AI: Unpacking ChatGPT’s Potential. Read more. https://news.umanitoba.ca/generative-ai-may-be-the-biggest-thing-since-the-internet-for-teaching-and-learning/

Generative AI may be the biggest thing since the internet for teaching and learning Generative AI is the biggest development of our time. Like the internet, it will have a huge impact on teaching and learning. The AI tools of today go so far beyond what we are familiar with, and they

As many of us are headed off to a holiday break celebrating gratitude with family and friends, we'd like to share our appreciation for the hundreds of UPCEA volunteer leaders who serve and share daily. We appreciate you and your focus on serving your fellow UPCEA members. Thank you.

Members are encouraged to serve as volunteer leaders; there are many ways to get involved! Join us and grow as a leader, presenter, or mentor. Learn more. https://upcea.edu/volunteer/

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 corporate members and valued partners. Click here to see all UPCEA members. https://ow.ly/liJq50PY985

We are excited to be taking applications for the 2024 UPCEA UPlift Mentorship Experience, which will run from March 1, 2024, through the end of August! UPCEA members may apply to be a mentor or a mentee. We encourage you to consider trying on the mentor hat, as we could use more mentors at this time. Curious about the UPCEA UPlift Mentorship Experience? Join us for this webinar to learn more about the program, hear directly from past participants and get your questions answered. Learn more to find out if this program is a good fit for you. Register. https://ow.ly/QyGH50Q9s0m

Don't miss out on this engaging webinar: "The ROI of Serving Student Veterans: A Success Story." Explore the profound impact of prioritizing military student enrollment and success, illustrated by the success of Golden Gate University. Acquire invaluable insights, strategies, and best practices for fostering a supportive environment. Secure your spot and register now! https://upcea.edu/events/

UPCEA members - we are so excited to be accepting applications for the next 6-month UPlift mentorship session! The 2024 cohort will run from March 1, 2024 through the end of August. While we are taking applications for both mentors and mentees, we could use more mentors at this time, so we encourage you to consider trying on the mentor hat. The deadline to apply is January 19, 2024. Learn more. https://upcea.edu/uplift-mentorship/

The primary key to success in using GenAI is carefully developing the prompt. However, the second key to success is to use more than one GenAI app. In writing this article, I sought the advice of Google Bard, Perplexity and Claude 2. In my GenAI research, I use at least three of the established apps. Over time, this may not be necessary, but as the apps are being fine-tuned, I feel most comfortable being able to compare results. Read Ray's blog. https://ow.ly/JOw450Q7CSV

UPCEA members - are you looking to connect with New England Region peers? Join us for an informal, unrecorded, opportunity to meet colleagues from the New England Region Leadership team. We’ll have introductions and share ways to stay connected and hope you’ll join us to share what’s on your mind. Click here to join the coffee chat on December 7 at 10AM ET or download our calendar invite. https://ow.ly/OL0r50Q7bbv

Recorded live from the inaugural Convergence conference in Washington, DC, co-hosted by UPCEA and AACRAO! Convergence brings together higher education professionals to discuss credential innovation. ! In this episode, Bob Hansen, CEO of UPCEA, shares the impetus for the Convergence conference, reflects on the state of credentials in higher education, and looks to the future of collaborations with AACRAO - plus shares his favorite Flannery O’Connor book. Listen now. https://ow.ly/INAS50Q693f

Join the PPI Network and UPCEA peers for a casual conversation about building corporate programs. We’ll share any contract/agreement templates, packages, pricing models, communication, process outlines, etc. UPCEA Coffee Chats are informal, unrecorded opportunities for colleagues to connect about professional issues on their minds. Download the calendar invite. https://ow.ly/FRhS50Q5HXe

In this podcast, UPCEA CEO Dr. Bob Hansen joins hosts Kelvin Thompson and Tom Cavanagh to discuss the intertwined histories of professional/continuing education and online education and the importance of attending to the “business” of both.

Episode 144: Helping with "Running the Business" for 100 years In this episode, UPCEA CEO Dr. Bob Hansen joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to discuss the intertwined histories of professional/continuing education and online education and the importance of attending to the “business” of both.

In this episode, Derek talks with Anne Reed, director of micro-credentials at the University of Buffalo, about micro-credentials, how they’re structured and aligned with workforce needs, the roles faculty play in them, and why students pursue them. Micro-credentials at Buffalo are learning experiences that are larger than a course but smaller than a minor that students can use to differentiate themselves on the job market by making clear the workforce relevant knowledge and skills they’ve gained. Listen to this fascinating conversation. https://ow.ly/k14S50Q5ecc

Job Posting | Oregon State University seeks a Director of Alternative Credentials. For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/iEPp50Q4Max

Job Posting | Duke University seeks an Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Applied Research in Learning Innovation. For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/Cc9S50Q4K7q

Job Posting | University of Arizona Global Campus seeks a Chief Academic Officer and Vice Provost. For more information and to apply: https://ow.ly/ctXX50Q4MeT

Join us to hear some ideas about how to navigate the 2023 MEMS Conference. This fast-paced coffee chat will get you up to speed and allow you to ask questions, too. Meet new colleagues and plan your conference adventure. https://upcea.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Navigating-MEMS-Newcomers-Navigators-or-Pros-November-15.ics