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 47 episodes available.

EdUp PCO episodes:

January 30, 2025 37. Thomas Gibbons (Northwestern): How Internal Partnerships Accelerate Mutual Growth
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 professionalization of the PCO sector is driving growth and creating opportunities for higher ed institutions and the communities they serve
·      What trends will continue to transform the PCO space over the next decade

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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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19min
January 28, 2025 36. Vickie Cook (UI Springfield): How PCO is Transforming Enrollment Management Best Practice
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 learners seek out and assess postsecondary options
·      How to balance human and AI- or technology-enhanced services to serve modern consumers
·      How the customer service mentality of PCO units is reshaping enrollment management processes

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We make education YOUR business!

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25min
January 23, 2025 35. Adam Fein (UNT): How PCO Divisions Can Align Corporations & Research Universities

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 business community?
·       How does working with local business and industry help to
create pathways to sustainable jobs for traditionally-underserved demographics of learners?
·       Where is the intersection between continuing education and research when it comes to industry engagement?

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We make education YOUR business!
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28min
January 21, 2025 34. Frank Dooley (Purdue Global): How to Serve Adults with Excellence

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 onboarding into their own practice?
·      How does creating a campus dedicated to serving working
adults impact the regional economy?
·      Why was it important for Purdue to maintain the adult and online focus of Purdue Global when it took over from Kaplan in 2018?

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We make education YOUR business!
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35min
January 16, 202533. Ian Gibson (SDSU): How PCO Can Drive Transnational Education Strategies
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 more engaged in the transnational education sector?

How do you determine when an online learning experience is more appropriate for a transnational audience, and when to bring a learning experience to a community in-person?

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We make education YOUR business!
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36min
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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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠
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We make education YOUR business!
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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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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!

We make education YOUR business!
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23min

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