EdUp PCO

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Anissa Vega, Associate Vice Provost for Curriculum & Academic Innovation at Kennesaw State 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 clear and consistent instiutiton-wide microcredential framework is crit...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode,   YOUR guest is Wendy Colby, Vice President and Associate Provost of BU Virtual at Boston University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: How is Generative AI influencing programming and management of online education? How can PCO leaders...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Julie Peters , President of the Academica Group.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: Why PCO divisions are taking on a larger and more impactful role in supporting institutional alignment with the labour market How the...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Rene Eborn , Associate Vice President for Digital Transformation, Enterprise and Security at Utah 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 do strategic growth and IT infrastructure drive one-another? Wha...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Mike Frasciello , Dean of the College of Professional Studies at Syracuse University. YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: What trends are impacting recent transformations in PCO divisions How can PCO units influence the d...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Monique Snowden , Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: How enrollment managers are adapting to a digital-first learner au...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Rich Novak , Vice President for Continuing Studies and Distance Education at Rutgers University.   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: What key characteristics unite all PCO units How PCO leaders build a culture of agilit...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Ram Konduru , Director of Executive and Professional Education in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University   YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ , Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University Some key questions we tackle: Why was it a priority to create alternative pathways for people without traditio...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Nancy Coleman , Dean of Continuing Studies and Extension at Harvard University   YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ Some key questions we tackle: What common characteristics do CE divisions share in terms of mission and focus? How does the role of a CE division at a top research institution differ from those at state schools or community...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Jack Rice , Director of Online Learning, Graduate and Professional Studies at St Francis Xavier University 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 differences between higher ed in Canada and the US? How do you r...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Angie Kamath , Dean of the School of Professional Studies at New York 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 DEI, and what are some of the most common misconceptions about DEI? How can a PCO unit main...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Matthew Rascoff   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 most common misconceptions about AI held by education leaders? Where is there the most opportunity for higher ed institution to adopt AI tools; in the ass...

In this episode, YOUR guest is Marilou Cruz , Director of Continuous Learner Engagement and Communications at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Chang School of Continuing Education.   YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ Some key questions we tackle: Why do PCO units need clear processes to retain learners through their career? What does it take for a university to support continuous lifetime learner...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Mary-Eleanor Power , Director of Marketing and Communications in the Faculty of Open Learning at Career Development at Dalhousie University   YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ Some key questions we tackle: What trends are reshaping PCO marketing? What does it take to build an effective PCO marketing engine? How do you define and focus o...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode: YOUR guest is Jen Gray , Senior Director of Digital Marketing and Communications at Stanford University’s Center for Professional Development YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ Some key questions we tackle: How does marketing in the PCO space differ from marketing across the rest of campus? What are some of the key metrics a performance-driven marketing t...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Yakut Gazi , Vice Provost for Learning Innovation and Digital Education at Duke University YOUR host is ⁠ ⁠Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠ Some key questions we tackle: What does a Future-Ready University look like? Why are PCO units on the vanguard of supporting institutional Future-Readiness? What does it take to establish collaborative ties between PC...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guests are Jocelyn Widmer , Dean for Weapons Learning Transformation at the Los Alamos National Laboratory Tom Cavanagh , Vice Provost for Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida YOUR host is ⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia⁠ Some key questions we tackle: Why has the Chief Online Learning Officer role become so important for universities? As a relati...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode,  YOUR guest is  ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Peter DeVries | Chief Executive Officer, Modern Campus YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia ⁠⁠⁠ As an employer, how do you think about formal learning for staff upskilling and reskilling? What trends have most significantly shaped the higher ed industry over the past decade? How well equipped are PCO Units to play their new r...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode,  YOUR guest is  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Rod Lastra , 23-24 President, Canadian Association for University Continuing Education YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia ⁠⁠ Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Elvin Freytes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  &  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode,  YOUR guest is  ⁠ Ed Abeyta , Associate Dean for Education & Community Outreach in the Division of Extended Studies, UC San Diego YOUR host is  ⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia ⁠ Why are PCO Units so adept at driving innovative change? How can PCO Units and Main Campus offices work more closely together? What does it take to maintain a productive partnership with a...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode,  YOUR guest is  ⁠ Sheila LeBlanc , Associate Vice President for Continuing Education, University of Calgary YOUR host is  ⁠ Amrit Ahluwalia ⁠ How does a credential framework avoid the “Wild West” effect for alternative credentials? How can a clear credential framework drive programmatic innovation and transformation? Why should PCO Leaders play a leading...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Krissy Collins , Dean of the Division of Continuing Education, UC Irvine YOUR host is  Amrit Ahluwalia What’s the point of a strategic plan? How do you build a strategic plan that’s both actionable and agile? How important is a strategic plan to keeping leaders grounded? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the...