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Upcoming Events

Forum and Alliance Executive Committees Meeting

15 Jul 2024

The Executive Committees of the Forum and Alliance will be meeting to plan the joint annual meeting taking place April 23-25, 2025 in Reno, Nevada and the upcoming needs...

2024 Western Academic Leadership Academy

16 Jul 2024

The Western Academic Leadership Academy (Academy) is a year-long professional development program for academic leaders aspiring to become chief academic officers in the WICHE region’s postsecondary sector. The Academy, sponsored by...

Distance Ed at a Crossroads: The Changing Landscape of New Regulations

30 Jul 2024

Significant changes are being proposed for distance education courses and programs. If implemented, these new regulations will majorly affect your online courses, programs, and services to students. Join the...

2024 Legislative Advisory Committee Meeting

11 Sep 2024

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...

WCET 36th Annual Meeting

08 Oct 2024

Save the date for the WCET 36th Annual Meeting. The WCET Annual Meeting brings together higher education professionals to share advances in digital learning practices and to explore emerging...

November 2024 Commission Meeting

14 Nov 2024

The Commission convenes in November 2024 to discuss and vote on action items pertaining to the diverse set of activities, projects, and initiatives that the Commission has prioritized as...

May 2025 Commission Meeting

05 May 2025

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

WCET 37th Annual Meeting

14 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...

Past Events

2024 Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council Meeting

29 May 2024

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). To date,...

Can Microcredentials Re-engage 40.4 Million Learners?

07 May 2024

Hosted in partnership with StraighterLine. This insightful webcast, tailored for higher education leaders and administrators, focused on the effective policy and practice of credential initiatives in today’s educational landscape. With...

May 2024 Commission Meeting

06 May 2024

The Commission convenes in May 2024 to discuss and vote on action items pertaining to the diverse set of activities, projects, and initiatives that the Commission has prioritized as...

Using Your Student’s Voices to Inform Your Learning Ecosystem

25 Apr 2024

Hosted in partnership with Academic Partnerships. Through recent surveys, we know that the current generation of online students has specific needs when looking for, enrolling, and completing a program. According...

AI Ethics, Governance, Policy, and Practice in Higher Education: A Strategic Webcast for Leaders and Practitioners

04 Apr 2024

Hosted in partnership with D2L. This insightful and comprehensive webcast delved into the critical intersection of AI ethics, governance, policy, and practice within the realm of higher education. In today’s...

2024 Forum Annual Meeting

03 Apr 2024

The Western Academic Leadership Forum (Forum) is an interstate membership group of higher education leaders at public and private bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral institutions, and related system offices and...

Seismic Shifts in Distance Ed Regulations: Gauging Department of Education Rulemaking

20 Mar 2024

Did you feel that quake? In its recent rulemaking, the U.S. Department of Education proposed major changes that will cause institutions to check how the shifting sands will affect...

Accessibility in EdTech: How Do Your Products Rate?

13 Mar 2024

Hosted in partnership with NWHeat Ensuring accessibility in digital learning products is essential to providing all learners with equal educational opportunities. This webcast provided an overview of a rubric designed...