WICHE and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation are requesting proposals for the 2023 WICHE Academy for Leaders in the Humanities. This leadership development program would allow institutions in the WICHE region to prepare their humanities faculty to effectively and confidently take on and succeed in leadership roles. Proposals are due April 12.
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Student Access Programs: By the Numbers AY 2022-23 Webinar
05
Apr 2023
This year marks 70 years for WICHE! Margo Colalancia, Director of Student Access Programs, and Kate Springsteen, Assistant Director of Student Access Programs, will discuss the regional enrollment and savings offered by these programs as reported in this year’s...
Lessons Learned on the Journey Through a Website Accessibility Audit
12
Apr 2023
This webcast is hosted in partnership with NWHeat. WCET, a leader in the practice, policy, and advocacy of digital learning in higher education, recently partnered with WebAIM (Web Accessibility In Mind), to conduct a comprehensive website review for accessibility across...
2023 Forum Annual Meeting
26
Apr 2023
The Western Academic Leadership Forum provides a unique venue where the West’s top academic leaders share perspectives on current issues to help inform their future decision making and leadership, as well as engage in planning and developing innovative regional...
2023 Spring Commission Meeting
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May 2023
WICHE's governing commission, comprised of 48 individuals representing 16 member states and territories, meets twice annually to discuss business of this interstate agency. This meeting is also a convening for WICHE committees including Policy and Research, Programs and Services,...
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Education Leaders Discuss Challenges to Open Resources at 2nd OER Conference
This article from one of WICHE’s sister compacts, the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), features Patrick Lane and Liliana Diaz (pictured) from the recent SREB OER and dual enrollment conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Idaho’s Higher Ed Leaders Participate in Cybersecurity Exercise
BOISE, Idaho – Higher education leaders from across Idaho recently gathered to learn about the cybersecurity threat landscape in higher education and study simple steps school leaders can take to measurably reduce their cyber risk and protect students and faculty.
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WICHE's Impact Throughout the West
Since 1953, WICHE has been strengthening higher education, workforce development, and behavioral health throughout the region. As an interstate compact, WICHE partners with states, territories, and postsecondary institutions to share knowledge, create resources, and develop innovative solutions that address some of our society’s most pressing needs. Select a WICHE state or territory on the map to explore individual highlights of our long-standing partnerships.