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, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.

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 role can PCO units play in helping their home institutions support regional workforce transformation?

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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 the labour market

·      What role PCO units can play in supporting lifelong labour market competitiveness for a university’s students and alumni

·      How the tech sector is evolving to ensure universities are able to support the delivery of this component of their mission at scale

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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 with the changing labour market?

·      How is the constant transformation in human-specific work impacting the need for continuous learning?

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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 around assessment need to evolve now that AI is so prevalent and accessible?

·      What are some of the most common misconceptions higher ed faculty and leaders have about AI?

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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 leaders draw from the tech and eCommerce industries when designing great learner experiences?

·      How are you and your colleagues leveraging AI tools todeliver cohesive and personalized learner experiences at scale?

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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 in launching a new university?

·      Why is competency-based education so important right now?

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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 learning best practice evolved since the pandemic?

·      Why is it important to extend the reach of main campus learning to professional and working audiences?

·      How can PCO units work centrally to create momentum for delivering institutional expertise to new audiences?
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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 retention challenges shaping higher education’s rapid adoption of microcredentials?

·      How do Registrar’s Offices, PCO Units and Academic Faculties need to balance responsibilities to manage microcredential portfolios?

·      What’s one thing that’s most exciting about the 2025 Badge Summit? (Jul 21-23 in Boulder, CO)

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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:

·      What were a few of the early signs that indicated the needfor PCO transformation?

·      How did the team map a pathway to reinvent USF’s Office ofCorporate Training & Professional Development?

·      What were some of the key lessons learned through thereorganization process?

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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 to find pathways tocollaborate with their colleagues across the university?

·      What does it take to maintain collaborative partnerships?

·      How do you balance responsibilities for differentcomponents of joint offerings?
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