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Upcoming Events

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...

Human-Centered Design in an AI World: Quality and Student Success

20 Feb 2026

As AI becomes more integrated into online course and program design, many institutions are wrestling with a practical question: how do we use AI to improve quality and student...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Past Events

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 addresses the critical next step: driving widespread, effective institutional adoption. We challenge 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...

Cost Savings Community of Practice Call

07 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...

Western College and University Chief Academic Officer Policy Call

18 Nov 2025

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...

November 2025 Commission Meeting

13 Nov 2025

The Commission convenes in November 2025 to discuss and vote on action items pertaining to the diverse set of activities, projects, and initiatives that the Commission has prioritized as...

Innovating with Information: Microcredentials, Badges, and the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library

12 Nov 2025

Hosted in partnership with the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library. How do you stay on top of the fast-changing world of education, training, and work? The key is knowing...

WCET 2025

21 Oct 2025

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...