Upcoming Events
Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call
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...
Humanities Deans Community of Practice
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...
2026 Western Academic Leadership Academy
The Western Academic Leadership Academy (Academy) is a year-long professional development program for emerging academic leaders looking to become chief academic officers in the WICHE region’s postsecondary sector. The Academy, sponsored by the...
Understanding Recent Federal Department of Education Policy and Practice Updates
Hosted in partnership with SAN. Trying to understand the latest Department of Education updates and negotiated rulemaking? WCET and SAN will provide clear guidance to help institutions prepare for...
Summer Contracting, Procurement, and Operational Cost Community of Practice Call
WICHE welcomes participation from institutions of higher education in the WICHE region (be they universities, community colleges, or associated state boards of higher education) in a community of practice...
August Humanities Deans Community of Practice
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
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...
September Humanities Deans Community of Practice
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
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...
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...
October Humanities Deans Community of Practice
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...
WCET Annual Conference 2026
WCET 2026 brings together higher education leaders, practitioners, and partners to spark critical conversations, explore the latest advancements in digital learning, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. The State...
Past Events
Forum and Alliance Executive Committees Meeting
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...
Designing for Demand: Online Students Want Flexibility and AI Guidance
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...
Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call
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...
Humanities Deans Community of Practice
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...
Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council (VMAC) annual meeting
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...
May 2026 Commission Meeting
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...
PSEP Certifying Officers meeting
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...
Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call
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...