University Professional & Continuing Education Association

Upcea research and consulting (urc) formerly center for research & consulting and center for online leadership & strategy: center for research & consulting conducts benchmarking studies and customized enrollment and marketing studies for member institutions. The center for online leadership & strategy helps member institutions leverage online education as a critical strategic asset.

Convergence: credential innovation in higher education examines new and emerging trends and models, especially at the institutional level, in the emergent field of alternative credentials.

Professional development: provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to earn a recognizable credential from the leading association for professional, continuing, and online (pco) education. Facilitated by leading experts with realworld experience in the field, our programs offer highvalue, relevant content and actionable takeaways for practitioners at all levels. It also provides a forum for peers to engage from across the field in a virtual classroom to strengthen understanding, breadth of knowledge, and skills. Badges are awarded upon successful completion of each course.additional programs include marketing and enrollment seminar, member services, distance and learning, professional development, sola-r, and other miscellaneous activitiesin alignment with upcea's mission.