UPCEA Announces New Leadership
WASHINGTON — July 27, 2010 — The University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) announced today that Dr. Robert J. Hansen, Associate Provost for University Outreach at the University of Southern Maine (USM), will become the Association’s new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director effective September.
“As President of UPCEA and chair of the search committee, I am delighted that Dr. Robert Hansen will become the CEO and Executive Director of our professional association,” said Dr. Judy Ashcroft. “For all higher education this is a time of transition. I believe that Dr. Hansen’s background, and especially his experience leading continuing education organizations, will help UPCEA to become an even more vital force in higher education."
Special Announcement: Beloved UPCEA Staff Member Passed Away
August 25, 2010 - In deep shock and with a heavy heart we report that UPCEA Director of Research, Timothy J. Sloate, passed away suddenly yesterday evening.
Tim served the Association for the past five years, gathering data and conducting research in the field of professional and continuing higher education. He authored the Association’s best-selling publication, Lifelong Learning Trends (9th and 10th editions).
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Collaborating at Net Speed
Communities can now connect and collaborate locally and around the world via new and low cost net applications. As a result, CE’s reach is growing exponentially, transforming the way students, professors, and administrators interact.
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Summer Enrollments Climb Despite Weak Economy
Higher education enrollments have climbed during this economic recession. Nationally, full-time enrollment increased by 3.4 percent between 2007-2008 to 2008-2009. Meanwhile, unemployment rates continue to hover around 10 percent.
