EdUp PCO

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Higher education is in a state of rapid transformation—needing to respond in creative and innovative ways to the realities of a fast-changing labour market. At the vanguard of this transformation are ... more

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The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

EdUp PCO episodes:

January 14, 202532. Evan Tapper (CalArts): The Expansive PCO Potential of Arts Education
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 skills embedded within Arts education that are transformational for professionals in any industry?

How can PCO divisions support institutional sustainability in challenging environments?

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We make education YOUR business!
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25min
January 09, 202531. Andrew Bieler (BHER): How to Leverage PCO’s Untapped Potential as an Economic Driver
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 alignment with industry

What organizations like BHER do to bring the postsecondary and business sectors together

How reimagining the work of higher education institutions can play a key role in tackling the national productivity crisis

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We make education YOUR business!
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32min
January 07, 202530. Jason Lemon (Ohio State): How Online Learning Can Reshape Higher Ed Standards
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 proliferation of online learning modalities?

How will the negative experiences students had with remote learning impact their openness to online learning as they get older?
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30min
December 10, 202429. Mark Milliron (National): How to Bring the Entire Higher Ed Ecosystem Together to Diversify Education
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 for access-oriented institutions maximizes affordability while supporting more expensive operations
Why scale shouldn’t be a primary focus, and instead leaders should be prioritizing being “Good to Grow”

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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠

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We make education YOUR business!
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35min
December 03, 202428. David Schejbal (Excelsior University): Redefining Higher Education - Innovation, Adaptation, and the Future of PCO
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:
Highlights how PCO units thrive through entrepreneurial approaches, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and market-responsive programs.
Excelsior is pursuing partnerships and innovative programs like “One Health” to address societal needs and expand its impact.
Effective PCO leadership requires systems thinking, leveraging data, and fostering institutional adaptability through faculty engagement and strategic differentiation.
David emphasizes the importance of collaboration and market alignment in shaping the future of higher education.

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23min
November 28, 202427. Ray Schroeder (UPCEA) and Kathy Kerpan (UI-Chicago): How Generative AI Could Reshape PCO Learning & Administration
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 Generative AI having a moment in higher ed, and in what ways is its promise overblown?
What are the near- and long-term transformations GenAI will drive for PCO divisions?
What trends will the proliferation of GenAI accelerate for PCO divisions?

For additional context and resources related to Generative AI in the PCO space, please visit
https://sites.google.com/view/online-ai/home/
https://ai-resources-wiki.notion.site/AI-Resources-Wiki-96bdff7044ab4a1586c8b0058d4b4922

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We make education YOUR business!
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34min
November 26, 202426. Frederick Wehrle (UCLA): How Gen AI Will Drive Near- and Long-Term Change in PCO
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:
Why Generative AI is a marker of industrial revolution… and how higher ed institutions can avoid the typical “extinction event” that accompanies industrial revolution
How the ease of cheating with Generative AI helps to clarify gaps in learning and assessment
How AI can create immediate impact to addressing key Challenges, including recruitment and administrative process optimization.
Why learners favor professional certifications over traditional degrees

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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠

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We make education YOUR business!
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34min
November 21, 202425. Nelson Baker (Georgia Tech): How to Launch a PCO College Within an Elite University
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 dedicated College for Lifetime Learning will help Georgia Tech deliver a more robust 60-Year Curriculum

How this launch could help to transform the broader PCO space

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22min
November 19, 202424. Rebecca Cook (University of Arizona): How to Decide Whether to Partner When Launching High-Demand Programs
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 programmatic partnership?

Why is it critical to be explicit about whether a program is developed and offered by a partner?

How can strategic partnerships help universities remain competitive in a fast-changing labor market?

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We make education YOUR business
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29min
November 14, 202423. Ryan Torma (Minnesota) & Lena Patterson (TMU): How Our “Microcredential Moment” Will Impact Higher Ed’s Future
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 University in London, Ontario, Canada

Some key questions we tackle:
Why are microcredentials and alternative credentials having their “moment”?

How do we reconcile the competency-based nature of microcredentials with the traditional seat-time model that universities have used for centuries?

What are the most significant obstacles blocking the proliferation of microcredentials?

UPCEA is hosting a coffee chat featuring Ryan and Lena on December 17, 2024. To find this and other UPCEA-hosted events, click here: https://upcea.edu/events/#web

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30min

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