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EdUp PCO episodes
- 23. 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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Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience!We make education YOUR business!30 min - 22. Anissa Vega (Kennesaw State): How to Build a Scalable Microcredential Framework that Extends Institution-Wide
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 critical to building credential clarity
- How faculties, the registrar and PCO divisions can balance and share responsibilities in managing institution-wide microcredentials
- How to separate learning outcomes from the learning experience in microcredential records
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We make education YOUR business!25 min - 21. Wendy Colby (Boston University): How Generative AI Can Transform Online Learning at Elite Universities
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 work collaboratively with faculty partners to build innovative & market-responsive programming?
- What trends should PCO leaders be watching?
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30 min - 20. Julie Peters (Academica): How PCO is Driving Canadian Higher Ed Transformation
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 competitiveness of the higher ed landscape is impacting student decision-making & choice
- What a truly student-centric postsecondary institution looks like
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We make education YOUR business!23 min - 19. Rene Eborn (Utah State University): How to Align Your IT Infrastructure With Your Growth Strategy
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?
- What’s the checklist of key considerations for leaders looking to make an IT investment?
- How can PCO leaders avoid shiny object syndrome in IT purchases?
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We make education YOUR business!26 min - 18. Mike Frasciello (Syracuse): How PCOs Drive Talent Pipeline Transformation
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 direction of local and regional talent pipelines
- Why PCO divisions play a critical role in aligning the campus with its community
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Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience!We make education YOUR business!35 min - 17. Monique Snowden (University of Nebraska): How Enrollment Management is Transforming in a Digital-First Environment
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 audience
- How universities can personalize engagement and outreach to an increasingly diverse learner population
- Why it’s essential to be purposeful in marketing and enrollment management efforts
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Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience!We make education YOUR business!37 min - 16. Rich Novak (Rutgers): How a People-First Culture Drives PCO Growth
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 agility and innovation in an often change-averse environment
- What it takes to ensure teams are empowered to be truly customer-centric
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We make education YOUR business!38 min - 15. Ram Konduru (Carnegie Mellon University): How to Balance Internal & External Expertise to Create Community Impact
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 traditional postsecondary credentials to access tech jobs?
- How do the university and the partner balance responsibilities in the management and delivery of the bootcamp program?
- What does it take to stand out in the competitive and crowded bootcamp market?
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29 min - 14. Nancy Coleman (Harvard): How to Balance Brand & Access at the Most Prestigious Institutions
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 colleges?
- How can CE leaders at prestigious institutions maintain brand reputation while increasing accessibility and collaboration within the university?
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We make education YOUR business!25 min
About 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…
Professional, Continuing & Online Education (PCO) units. EdUp PCO shines a light on this critical sector. Host Amrit Ahluwalia, a continuing education leader with experience inside and outside the academy, interviews leaders across the postsecondary space exploring how PCO units can play a role in helping their respective colleges and universities stay agile, responsive and proactive.