EdUp PCO

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...

In this episode,   YOUR guest is Adam Fein, Vice President for Digital Strategy and Innovation & Chief Digital Officer of the University of North Texas   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: ·       What does it take for a public research university to be a great partner to the b...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Frank Dooley , Chancellor Emeritus of Purdue Global.   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 unique factors involved with serving adult learners that more traditional campuses could benefit from...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Ian Gibson, Dean of the Global Campus at San Diego State University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: How has the world of international education for PCO units evolved over the past decade? Why are PCO units becoming...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Evan Tapper, Dean of Extended Studies at the California Institute of the Arts   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: How can specialist institutions amplify their expertise to serve professional audiences? What are the key...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Andrew Bieler, Director of Partnerships and Experiential Learning at the Business + Higher Education Roundtable.    YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: How PCO values can help to shape a new vision for higher education’s...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Jason Lemon, Vice Provost and Dean for Online Learning at Ohio State University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: How has the online learning space evolved over the past decade? What is driving the continued prolifera...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO    In this episode,    YOUR guest is Mark Milliron , President of National University.    YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada    Some key questions we tackle:  Why it’s essential to be as focused on excellence as access to be a truly transformative institution  How the business model f...

28. David Schejbal (Excelsior University): Redefining Higher Education - Innovation, Adaptation, and the Future of PCO    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO    In this episode,    YOUR guest is [David Schejbal – linkedin.com/in/david-schejbal]    YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada    Some key questions we tackle:  High...

27. Ray Schroeder (UPCEA) and Kathy Kerpan (UI-Chicago): How Generative AI Could Reshape PCO Learning & Administration    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO    In this episode,    YOUR guests are Ray Schroeder and Kathy Kerpan     YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada    Some key questions we tackle:  Why is Generativ...

26. Frederick Wehrle (UCLA): How Gen AI Will Drive Near- and Long-Term Change in PCO    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO    In this episode,    YOUR guest is Frederick Wehrle , Assistant Dean for Academic Innovation and Learning at UCLA Extension.    YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada    Some key questions we tackle:...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode,   YOUR guest is Nelson Baker, Inaugural Dean for the College of Lifetime Learning at Georgia Tech University.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: Why a College dedicated to Lifetime Learning was critical for Georgia Tech’s future How a d...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO  In this episode, YOUR guest is Rebecca Cook, Director of Continuing & Professional Education at the University of Arizona   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: What are the key considerations to take into account when considering entering a programmat...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guests are Ryan Torma (Executive Director of Professional Development and Lifelong Learning at the University of Minnesota) and Lena Patterson (Interim Assistant Dean for Programs in the Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University)   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western...