Closer Conversation

U.S. Department of Education’s Latest Proposed Changes

26 Apr 2024

In recent rulemaking, the U.S. Department of Education proposed significant changes affecting institutions’ distance education offerings including state authorization, reciprocity for distance education, attendance taking requirements, and digital learning...

A Deep Dive into WCET’s AI Practices and Policies Toolkit for Higher Education

19 Jan 2024

Join WCET members and the authors of the WCET AI Practices and Policies Toolkit for a Closer Conversation about this new resource and the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial...

Culturally Responsive Digital Learning

29 Sep 2023

Join WCET members to discuss the importance of culturally responsive digital learning. During this Closer Conversation, Angela Gunder, CAO with OLC, will lead a facilitated conversation surfacing good practices...

Understanding the Decline in College Enrollments and How Institutions Are Reacting

28 Jul 2023

Join this month’s member Closer Conversation and WCET friend, Phil Hill, as he explains the data behind the impending decline in college bound students, how the demographics of college...

Navigating Obstacles on a Microcredential Journey

16 Jun 2023

In this month’s Closer Conversation, the WCET Steering Committee work group on microcredentials will highlight some of the key findings in the recent WCET + EDUCAUSE quick poll survey...

Wellness and Work

19 May 2023

In this month’s Closer Conversation, we will discuss strategies for self-care and modeling wellness as leaders as we head into summer. Good leadership requires skills for managing stress and...

Digital Divide 2.1: Improving Access for All Learners

28 Apr 2023

In this month’s Closer Conversation, we will discuss what members are doing to improve access to digital learning for all learners. Attendees will discuss:  Strategies for narrowing the digital...