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Dr. Aparna Palmer, Chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast, Appointed to WICHE Commission
10
Jun 2026
BOULDER, COLORADO — Dr. Aparna Palmer, chancellor of the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS), has been appointed to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Before joining UAS in 2023, Palmer was a professor of biology for 22 years...
Designing for Demand: Online Students Want Flexibility and AI Guidance
11
Jun 2026
Hosted in partnership with Risepoint. As leaders of online programs face mounting pressure to adapt to enrollment shifts and evolving learner needs, grounding decisions in the latest student-driven data is essential. This webcast shared insights from the 2026 Voice...
Forum and Alliance Executive Committees Meeting
23
Jun 2026
The executive committees of the Alliance and Forum will be meeting to discuss higher education topics and plan the joint annual meeting next year, April 14-16, 2027, at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call
08
Jul 2026
WICHE’s Programs and Services Unit in conjunction with the Policy and Analysis Research staff offer a monthly call for chief academic officers to discuss issues related to federal and state policy updates and how they may impact postsecondary institutions...