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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, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University, will interview 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.

EdUp PCO


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    50. Vin Del Casino (SJSU): How Provosts Can Leverage PCO to Influence University Expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 28:12


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO 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?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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    49. Noah Geisel (CU Boulder): How Everyone Can Contribute to Microcredential Proliferation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 33:58


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO 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)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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    48. Mark Koulianos (USF): How Sound Business Principles Can Turn a PCO Unit into a Juggernaut

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 23:46


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO 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?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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    47. Beth Brunk (UT El Paso): How to Bring PCO & Faculties Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 26:01


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO 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?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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    46. Reed Scull (University of Wyoming): How Emerging Trends are Reshaping PCO Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 32:06


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Reed Scull, Associate Professor of Higher Education Administration at the University of Wyoming.  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 are some of the key trends PCO leaders are navigating?·      How are different types of institutions working to adapt tothese changes?·      What are some of the most significant misconceptions folkstend to have about the PCO space?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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    45. Jazz Jackson (TESU): How PCO Shapes Student Success (and Where It Needs to Go From Here!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 21:49


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Jasmeial “Jazz” Jackson, Vice Provost and Chief Student Success, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Thomas Edison 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:What's the financial incentive for universities to focus on student persistence and success?How best practices pioneered to support the experience of adult learners can be leveraged to support traditional-aged studentsHow the needs of online and part-time learners differ fromthose of more traditional full-time learners when it comes to supporting persistence and success. 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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    44. Jill Pippin (SUNY Oswego): How PCO-Faculty Partnerships Strengthen the University

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 43:15


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Jill Pippin, Dean for Extended Learning at the State University of New York at Oswego. 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 did you work to involve faculty and generate institution-wide buy-in for the university's microcredential proliferation plan?What were some of the most significant challenges you faced in building out the microcredential framework and how did you overcome them?What advice would you share with other PCO leaders looking to build an institution-wide microcredentialing model? 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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    43. Carrie Phillips (UA Little Rock): How Higher Ed Marketers are Adapting to the Transforming Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 24:22


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Carrie Phillips, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 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 do university marketers balance brand marketing and program promotion efforts?·       What are some of the industries you're watching forexamples of experiments to try in the higher ed space?·      What are the most common misconceptions colleagues across the institution tend to have about institutional marketing? 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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    42. Sasha Tomic (Boston College): How PCO Units Translate Institutional Mission to Non-Traditional Audiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 26:47


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Aleksandar (Sasha) Tomic, Associate Deanfor Strategy, Innovation and Technology at the Woods College of Advancing Studies at Boston College. 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 do PCO leaders in mission-based organizations work to drive innovation and growth while still staying true to the broader institution mission?·      Institutions with more elite brands tend to be known forexclusivity, whereas PCO units prioritize access. How do PCO leaders at elite institutions balance these seemingly oppositional goals?·      How can an institution's mission play a role in helping a PCO unit stand out to non-traditional audiences?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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    41. Kelly Otter (Georgetown): How PCO Units Can Translate Institutional Prestige to Professional Audiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 26:20


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Kelly Otter, Dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown 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:·      What does it take to ensure that PCO work atprestigious-branded institutions still reflect the reputation of the institutional brand?·      How can PCO leaders at elite institutions—which tend tobuild brand around exclusivity and smaller class sizes—compete against online education behemoths like ASU, SNHU and WGU who focus on scale?·      How can CE leaders at prestigious institutions collaboratewith their colleagues across the university to generate support for new ideas and initiatives? 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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    40. Jenn Chambers (Duke): How PCO Units Can Align with Alumni Engagement Colleagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 30:40


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Jenn Chambers, AVP for Learning Innovation at Duke 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:·      Why have PCO divisions historically not developed formalalumni relationship structures?·      How can alumni engagement support the development andgrowth of a PCO unit?·       What does it take to ensure that alumni engagement at thePCO unit doesn't interfere with or distract from central alumni engagement or fundraising efforts?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 Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

    39. Robert Bruce (Rice): How Metropolitan PCO Units Drive Community Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 29:09


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Robert Bruce, Dean of the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key questions we tackle: ·      How a learner base spanning from a 3 year old to a 103 year old positions a PCO unit as a service provider to its community ·      What it takes to build a truly accessible ecosystem that manages costs for learners in need while meeting the divisional responsibility for institutional revenue generation. ·      How PCO units can serve as the alignment point between industry and the university 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    38. Marc Austin (Augusta): Lessons Learned from Launching a PCO Unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 23:00


    It's YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   In this episode,   YOUR guest is Marc Austin, Founding Dean of AU Online and Associate Provost of Augusta University   YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada Some key topics we tackle: ·       Key lessons learned since launching AU Online in 2022 ·      Central responsibilities of online learning leaders at public universities ·      Prevalent trends that are reshaping online learning divisions 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    37. Thomas Gibbons (Northwestern): How Internal Partnerships Accelerate Mutual Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 18:30


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    36. Vickie Cook (UI Springfield): How PCO is Transforming Enrollment Management Best Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 24:11


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    35. Adam Fein (UNT): How PCO Divisions Can Align Corporations & Research Universities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 27:11


    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? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    34. Frank Dooley (Purdue Global): How to Serve Adults with Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 34:14


    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? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    33. Ian Gibson (SDSU): How PCO Can Drive Transnational Education Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 35:45


    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?   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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    32. Evan Tapper (CalArts): The Expansive PCO Potential of Arts Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 24:08


    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? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    31. Andrew Bieler (BHER): How to Leverage PCO's Untapped Potential as an Economic Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 31:11


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    30. Jason Lemon (Ohio State): How Online Learning Can Reshape Higher Ed Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 29:40


    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? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    29. Mark Milliron (National): How to Bring the Entire Higher Ed Ecosystem Together to Diversify Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 34:38


    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”    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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!    We make education YOUR business!   

    28. David Schejbal (Excelsior University): Redefining Higher Education - Innovation, Adaptation, and the Future of PCO

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 22:37


    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.    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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!    We make education YOUR business! 

    27. Ray Schroeder (UPCEA) and Kathy Kerpan (UI-Chicago): How Generative AI Could Reshape PCO Learning & Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 33:30


    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     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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!   We make education YOUR business! 

    26. Frederick Wehrle (UCLA): How Gen AI Will Drive Near- and Long-Term Change in PCO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 33:35


    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    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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠!   We make education YOUR business! 

    25. Nelson Baker (Georgia Tech): How to Launch a PCO College Within an Elite University

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 21:10


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    24. Rebecca Cook (University of Arizona): How to Decide Whether to Partner When Launching High-Demand Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 28:17


    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? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business

    23. Ryan Torma (Minnesota) & Lena Patterson (TMU): How Our “Microcredential Moment” Will Impact Higher Ed's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 29:34


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    22. Anissa Vega (Kennesaw State): How to Build a Scalable Microcredential Framework that Extends Institution-Wide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 24:02


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    21. Wendy Colby (Boston University): How Generative AI Can Transform Online Learning at Elite Universities

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 29:15


    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?   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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    20. Julie Peters (Academica): How PCO is Driving Canadian Higher Ed Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 22:56


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    19. Rene Eborn (Utah State University): How to Align Your IT Infrastructure With Your Growth Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 25:15


    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? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    18. Mike Frasciello (Syracuse) on How PCOs Drive Talent Pipeline Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 34:31


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    17. Monique Snowden (University of Nebraska) on How Enrollment Management is Transforming in a Digital-First Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 36:04


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    16. Rich Novak (Rutgers) on How a People-First Culture Drives PCO Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 37:08


    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 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    15. Ram Konduru (Carnegie Mellon University): How to Balance Internal & External Expertise to Create Community Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:01


    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?  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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    14. Nancy Coleman (Harvard): How to Balance Brand & Access at the Most Prestigious Institutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 24:19


    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?   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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    13. How to Balance Prestige and Innovation for PCO at Elite Traditional Universities

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 29:22


    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 reflect the brand of an elite traditional university while developing innovative programming for non-traditional audiences? What key trends are shaping the future of university education in Canada? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    12. How to Balance PCO's DEI & Access Mission with Revenue Growth Responsibilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 39:48


    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 maintain its focus on expanding access while still ensuring it achieves revenue growth? What does it take to serve traditionally-underserved communities without drawing resources OUT of those communities? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    11. How Generative AI Will (And Won't!) Transform Postsecondary Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 37:17


    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 assessment of learning or in the delivery of learning?      Are current uses of Generative AI in higher ed innovative or iterative? How can EdTech, higher ed institutions and postsecondary consortia collaborate to build tools designed to create next-gen AI-powered tools and services? A few key links from this episode for listeners to dive in deeper:  New Lines for AI in Higher Ed (Matt Rascoff's blog) An AI Professor at Harvard: ChatLTV (the blogpost referenced by Matt in the episode) 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    10. How to Build an Engine to Engage Learners for Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 32:36


    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 engagement? What metrics should a division track to monitor success in lifelong learner retention? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    9. How eCommerce Trends are Reshaping PCO Marketing Best Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 35:52


    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 on different target markets as a division that competes locally, nationally and globally? What goes into a rebrand process for a PCO Unit? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    8. How to Build a Performance Marketing Engine in a PCO Unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 37:11


    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 team in the PCO space needs to monitor? How should marketers in the PCO space think about, measure & communicate their success? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    7. How PCO Units Support Universities' Future-Readiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 34:38


    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 PCO units and main campus faculties & offices? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    6. How to Prepare for the Future as a Chief Online Learning Officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 28:09


    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 relatively new position, what does it take for COLOs to get up to speed on their roles within the institution? What are some of the most common challenges COLOs face Why is a Guidebook for new COLOs so important? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    5. How to Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome and Define a Clear Direction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 24:29


    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 roles in supporting institutional growth? How can PCO leaders ensure they're making strategic decisions and not chasing “shiny objects”? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    4. The Evolving Role of PCO in Town-Gown Relations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 41:28


    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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    3. How to Drive Innovation Through Professional, Continuing & Online Education Units

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 25:21


    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 PCO Unit? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    2. How to Diversify Your Credential Framework

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 28:13


    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 role in developing an institutional credential framework? 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 EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    1. How to Drive Transformation with a Clear Strategic Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 30:55


    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 next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! 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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