EdUp PCO

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,  YOUR guest is Jenni Murphy, Dean of the College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State University.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia Some key questions we tackle: ·       What responsibility do public institutions have to thepublic when public funding for education is consistently declining? ·       How does the role of public institutions evolve wh...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Robert Luke, CEO of eCampus Ontario.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia We discuss: ·      Why it was important for Ontario’s government to revisit its funding model for its public colleges and universities ·      How the changes to the funding model—with its emphasis on loans over grants—will impact affordability and the public nature of O...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Art Thomas , Executive Director of the Office of Microcredentials at Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ . Some key topics we tackle: ·      How universities can leverage customized microcredentailing as a mechanism to engage industry and employer partners ·      What it takes for univ...

"There's something broken fundamentally in this country where we're not investing enough in the training of people." - Paul Fain - - - - - - - It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Paul Fain, Co-Founder of Work Shift. YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ . Some key questions we tackle: How well aligned is the education ecosystem with the needs of the workforce? What...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Jamie Merisotis, President and CEO of the Lumina Foundation   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ . Some key questions we tackle: ·      Why has the Lumina Foundation set a new target of 75% postsecondary attainment by 2040? ·      How has the technological evolution shifted what it takes to be competitive in the labour market? ·      What r...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Maris Spies, Co-Founder for HolonIQ and Chief Innovation Officer at QS.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Some key questions we tackle: ·      How universities are responding to increasing student demand for clearer connections from education to...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Paul LeBlanc   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Some key questions we tackle: ·      How is the rapid evolution of AI technology transforming the nature of human-specific skills and work? ·      What can universities do to help students keep pace...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Shawn Miller   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Some key questions we tackle: ·      What are some of the top-of-mind considerations for onlinelearning leaders when thinking about the effective use of AI in education? ·      How does our thinking...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Priyo Chatterjee   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Some key questions we tackle: ·      Why is it so important for universities to be focused ondesigning cohesive and engaging learner experiences? ·      What best practices can higher education l...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode, YOUR guest is Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich, Founder and President of Newstate University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Some key questions we tackle: ·      What is Newstate University and why did you launch it? ·      What are some of the obstacles you faced...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Vincent Del Casino , Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at San Jose State University.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: ·      How has l...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Noah Geisel, Micro-Credential Program Manager at the University of Colorado.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: ·       How are hiring & employee retenti...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Mark Koulianos, Assistant Vice President for University-Community Partnerships at the University of South Florida.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: ·      ...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Beth Brunk, Dean of Extended University at the University of Texas at El Paso.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: ·      Why is it important for PCO leaders...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Reed Scull, Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration at the University of Wyoming.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by ⁠Kyling Reddington⁠ . Some key questions we tackle: ·      What are some of...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Jasmeial “Jazz” Jackson, Vice Provost and Chief Student Success, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Thomas Edison State University.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we t...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Jill Pippin, Dean for Extended Learning at the State University of New York at Oswego.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: How did you work to involve faculty...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Carrie Phillips , Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: ·      How do u...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Aleksandar (Sasha) Tomic , Associate Deanfor Strategy, Innovation and Technology at the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key q...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Kelly Otter , Dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: ·      What does it take to ensure that P...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Jenn Chambers , AVP for Learning Innovation at Duke University.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. This episode was edited and produced by Kyling Reddington . Some key questions we tackle: ·      Why have PCO divisions historically not developed f...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Robert Bruce , Dean of the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: ·      How a learner base spanning from a 3 year old to a 103 year old positions a PCO unit as a s...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Marc Austin, Founding Dean of AU Online and Associate Provost of Augusta University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key topics we tackle: ·       Key lessons learned since launching AU Online in 2022 ·      Central responsibilities of onlin...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Thomas Gibbons, Dean of the School of Professional Studies at Northwestern University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: ·      Why mediation is such a key skillset for modern PCO leaders ·      How the professionaliza...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Vickie Cook, Vice Chancellor for Enrollment & Retention Management at the University of Illinois Springfield   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: ·       Why digital consumption patterns have reshaped the way learner...