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Upcoming Events

Forum 2026 Annual Meeting

01 Apr 2026

The members of the Western Academic Leadership Forum (Forum) are public and private bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral institutions, and related system offices and state agencies. Provosts and other chief academic officers...

2026 OERwest Network Convening

07 Apr 2026

This two-day convening will provide an opportunity for OER practitioners to come together for networking, peer-to-peer learning, and professional development. Speakers from around the nation will share best practices,...

Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call

08 Apr 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...

Cost Savings Community of Practice Call

08 Apr 2026

WICHE seeks participation from of higher education (be they universities, community colleges, or associated state boards of higher education) in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New...

Cost Savings Community of Practice Call

09 Apr 2026

WICHE seeks participation from of higher education (be they universities, community colleges, or associated state boards of higher education) in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New...

April Humanities Deans Community of Practice

14 Apr 2026

As a part of WICHE’s ongoing work to support leaders in the humanities, the Programs and Services unit has established a Humanities Deans Community of Practice. As the federal and state...

Alliance 2026 Annual Meeting

15 Apr 2026

The Western Alliance of Community College Academic Leaders (Alliance) is a membership organization that serves as an incubator for collaborating and problem-solving among chief academic officers (or equivalent) at WICHE-region community...

May Humanities Deans Community of Practice

12 May 2026

As a part of WICHE’s ongoing work to support leaders in the humanities, the Programs and Services unit has established a Humanities Deans Community of Practice. As the federal and state...

Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call

13 May 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...

PSEP Certifying Officers meeting

17 May 2026

WICHE’s Programs and Services Unit hosts an annual meeting of Certifying Officers for states that participate in the Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP). PSEP offers funding support in 10...

May 2026 Commission Meeting

18 May 2026

The Commission convenes in May 2026 to discuss and vote on action items pertaining to the diverse set of activities, projects, and initiatives that the Commission has prioritized as...

Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council (VMAC) annual meeting

27 May 2026

 WICHE has provided students in the Western region with affordable access to veterinary medicine programs for over 70 years through its Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP; www.wiche.edu/psep).  VMAC attendees...

Past Events

Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call

11 Mar 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...

March Humanities Deans Community of Practice

10 Mar 2026

As a part of WICHE’s ongoing work to support leaders in the humanities, the Programs and Services unit has established a Humanities Deans Community of Practice. As the federal and state...

Beyond Disclosures: Proactive Professional Licensure Compliance in Higher Education

04 Mar 2026

Hosted in partnership with Higher Education Licensure Pros. As professional licensure requirements continue to evolve—alongside heightened federal and SARA expectations—colleges and universities face a complex and high-stakes compliance landscape....

Completion Strategies in the West: State Approaches to Student Success

24 Feb 2026

This webinar explores the key findings from WICHE’s landscape analysis of state higher education strategic plans and how states prioritize and implement state-level strategies to support student success. WICHE...

Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call

11 Feb 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...

Practical Strategies for Driving AI Policy Adoption in Higher Ed

05 Feb 2026

Hosted in partnership with Honorlock. The initial AI policy is merely the starting line. This session addressed the critical next step: driving widespread, effective institutional adoption. Panelists challenged the...

Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call

14 Jan 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...

Cost Savings Community of Practice Call

08 Jan 2026

WICHE seeks participation from of higher education (be they universities, community colleges, or associated state boards of higher education) in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai’i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New...