Upcoming Events
May 2024 Commission Meeting
The Commission convenes in May 2024 to discuss and vote on action items pertaining to the diverse set of activities, projects, and initiatives that the Commission has prioritized as...
Can Microcredentials Re-engage 40.4 Million Learners?
Hosted in partnership with StraighterLine. Join us for an insightful webcast tailored for higher education leaders and administrators, focusing on the effective policy and practice of credential initiatives in today’s...
Distance Ed at a Crossroads: The Changing Landscape of New Regulations
Significant changes are being proposed for distance education courses and programs. If implemented, these new regulations will majorly affect your online courses, programs, and services to students. Join the...
2024 Legislative Advisory Committee Meeting
The Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC) informs the WICHE Commission and staff about significant legislative issues related to higher education and offers a forum for members to discuss promising initiatives...
WCET 36th Annual Meeting
Save the date for the WCET 36th Annual Meeting. The WCET Annual Meeting brings together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging...
WCET 37th Annual Meeting
Save the date for the WCET 37th Annual Meeting. The WCET Annual Meeting brings together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging...
WCET 38th Annual Meeting
Save the date for the WCET 38th Annual Meeting. The WCET Annual Meeting brings together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging...
Past Events
Using Your Student’s Voices to Inform Your Learning Ecosystem
Hosted in partnership with Academic Partnerships. Through recent surveys, we know that the current generation of online students has specific needs when looking for, enrolling, and completing a program. According...
AI Ethics, Governance, Policy, and Practice in Higher Education: A Strategic Webcast for Leaders and Practitioners
Hosted in partnership with D2L. This insightful and comprehensive webcast delved into the critical intersection of AI ethics, governance, policy, and practice within the realm of higher education. In today’s...
2024 Forum Annual Meeting
The Western Academic Leadership Forum (Forum) is an interstate membership group of higher education leaders at public and private bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral institutions, and related system offices and...
Seismic Shifts in Distance Ed Regulations: Gauging Department of Education Rulemaking
Did you feel that quake? In its recent rulemaking, the U.S. Department of Education proposed major changes that will cause institutions to check how the shifting sands will affect...
Accessibility in EdTech: How Do Your Products Rate?
Hosted in partnership with NWHeat Ensuring accessibility in digital learning products is essential to providing all learners with equal educational opportunities. This webcast provided an overview of a rubric designed...
RFP Info Session: Technology & Partnerships for Transfer Success
Please join us for an information session and to ask your questions about WICHE’s Request for Proposals for funds available to accredited colleges and universities partnering around shared transfer...
Do We Need a National Open Education Strategy? An “Open” Conversation
Open education has made remarkable progress, yet the evolving landscape continues to present challenges. As open education work continues to grow at institutions, in states, and across regions, questions...
WCET Virtual Summit: Elements of Practice + Policy of AI in Education
WCET’s member-only Virtual Summit, Elements of Practice + Policy of AI in Education, will be held on February 22. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of how...