UPCEA

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.
Why It Matters
UPCEA offers insights and tools that can help you:
- Stay current with trends in online and adult learning
- Strengthening course design and delivery
- Explore innovative program models and credentials
- Connect teaching to career-relevant outcomes
What You Can Access
As part of our institutional engagement, faculty can explore:
- Research & Reports
Data-informed insights on enrollment trends, online learning, and workforce-aligned programs - Webinars & Events
Sessions on teaching strategies, program development, and emerging practices - Publications & Articles
Practical guidance on topics like micro-credentials, student success, and adult learners - Professional Communities
Opportunities to connect with peers across institutions

Learn more about UPCEA’s focus areas:
- View Leadership in Online Learning Resources from UPCEA
- Learn About Professional and Continuing Education through UPCEA
- Explore Credential Innovation Resources on the UPCEA website
- Access UPCEA Resources on Marketing, Enrollment, and Student Success
- View UPCEA research reports and consulting services
Call to Action
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.
How to Get Started
To access UPCEA benefits, you may join our roster by accessing the Member Portal and Create a User account at no additional cost. When you sign up, be sure to list our name in full as Middle Tennessee State University to properly link to our member benefits.
Join UPCEA Member On-boarding!
- Log in at the top right of UPCEA’s Learning Center using the same login as your member account.
- Register for UPCEA Member On-boarding, which should be the first module listed in the catalog.
- UPCEA On-boarding tells you how to manage your account, engage with all UPCEA members by accessing CORe (UPCEA’s professional networking platform), join a network, and more.
- Complete on-boarding to be automatically entered into our annual drawing. (Details in the on-boarding module.)
