{"id":4615,"date":"2026-03-24T13:25:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T13:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/?page_id=4615"},"modified":"2026-04-15T00:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:41:41","slug":"upcea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/upcea\/","title":{"rendered":"UPCEA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"422\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/UPCEA.png\" alt=\"UPCEA The Online &amp; Professional Education Association logo\" class=\"wp-image-4616\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.465362035225049;width:248px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/UPCEA.png 422w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/UPCEA-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upcea.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about UPCEA<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPCEA is a leading organization focused on online, professional, and continuing education in higher education. It provides research, resources, and professional development to support innovative teaching, program design, and student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UPCEA offers insights and tools that can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay current with trends in online and adult learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening course design and delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore innovative program models and credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect teaching to career-relevant outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Can Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of our institutional engagement, faculty can explore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research &amp; Reports<br>Data-informed insights on enrollment trends, online learning, and workforce-aligned programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webinars &amp; Events<br>Sessions on teaching strategies, program development, and emerging practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Publications &amp; Articles<br>Practical guidance on topics like micro-credentials, student success, and adult learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional Communities<br>Opportunities to connect with peers across institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"871\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Leadership in Online Learning \nProfessional &amp; Continuing Education \nCredential Innovation \nMarketing, Enrollment &amp; Student Success \nResearch &amp; Consulting  logo.\" class=\"wp-image-4617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 871w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x228.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about UPCEA&#8217;s focus areas:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upcea.edu\/online-leadership-and-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Leadership in Online Learning Resources from UPCEA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upcea.edu\/professional-and-continuing-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn About Professional and Continuing Education through UPCEA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upcea.edu\/alternative-and-non-degree-credentials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Credential Innovation Resources on the UPCEA website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upcea.edu\/marketing-and-enrollment-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access UPCEA Resources on Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Success<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/upcea.edu\/resources\/research-benchmarking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View UPCEA research reports and consulting services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call to Action<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage you to explore UPCEA resources to support your teaching, stay informed on emerging trends, and connect your work to the evolving landscape of higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To access UPCEA benefits, you may join our roster by <a href=\"https:\/\/upcea.ps.membersuite.com\/Login.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessing the Member Portal <\/a>and Create a User account at no additional cost.\u00a0When you sign up, be sure to list our name in full as ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½Èë¿Ú to properly link to our member benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join UPCEA Member On-boarding!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elevate.upcea.edu\/coursecatalog\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/elevate.upcea.edu\/coursecatalog\">Log in at the top right of UPCEA&#8217;s Learning Center<\/a>\u00a0using the same login as your member account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for UPCEA Member On-boarding, which should be the first module listed in the catalog.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UPCEA On-boarding tells you how to manage your account, engage with all UPCEA members by accessing <a href=\"https:\/\/core.upcea.edu\/amslogin?ReturnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fcore.upcea.edu%2fcommunities%2fcommunity-home%3fCommunityKey%3dd2bc91b8-41a6-4532-93ec-8c11745c8b42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CORe<\/a>\u00a0(UPCEA\u2019s professional networking platform), join a network, and more.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete on-boarding to be automatically entered into our annual drawing. (Details in the on-boarding module.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/UPCEA-Membership-Benefits.png\" alt=\"UPCEA Membership Benefits \nExpertise \nConections \nLearning \" class=\"wp-image-4618\" style=\"width:639px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/UPCEA-Membership-Benefits.png 788w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/UPCEA-Membership-Benefits-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/03\/UPCEA-Membership-Benefits-768x526.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn more about UPCEA UPCEA is a leading organization focused on online, professional, and continuing education in higher education. It provides research, resources, and professional development to support innovative teaching, program design, and student success. 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