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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.

  1. 58. Paul Fain (Work Shift): How Higher Ed Can Improve the Employment Pipeline

    12/10/2025

    58. Paul Fain (Work Shift): How Higher Ed Can Improve the Employment Pipeline

    "There's something broken fundamentally in this country where we're not investing enough in the training of people." - Paul Fain - - - - - - - It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO In this episode, YOUR guest is Paul Fain, Co-Founder of Work Shift. YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia⁠⁠. Some key questions we tackle: How well aligned is the education ecosystem with the needs of the workforce?What does the postsecondary system do well, and where does it need to improve?How important is short-term credentialing to meeting the evolving needs of a fast-changing labour 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!

    33 min
  2. 56. Jamie Merisotis (Lumina): How Universities Are Preparing Folks for the Future of Work

    11/04/2025

    56. Jamie Merisotis (Lumina): How Universities Are Preparing Folks for the Future of Work

    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. 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? Listen in to #EdUp!   Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    28 min
  3. 55. Maria Spies (QS-HolonIQ): How Work Readiness is Changing the Face of Higher Ed

    10/28/2025

    55. Maria Spies (QS-HolonIQ): How Work Readiness is Changing the Face of Higher Ed

    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   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 Listen in to #EdUp!   Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    42 min
  4. 54. Paul LeBlanc (Matter & Space): How AI Is Reshaping Human Skills—and How Higher Ed Can Respond

    09/23/2025

    54. Paul LeBlanc (Matter & Space): How AI Is Reshaping Human Skills—and How Higher Ed Can Respond

    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   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? 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!

    45 min
  5. 53. Shawn Miller (Rice): How AI is Changing Learning and Assessment Best Practice for PCO

    09/16/2025

    53. Shawn Miller (Rice): How AI is Changing Learning and Assessment Best Practice for PCO

    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   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? Listen in to #EdUp!   ThankYOU 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 min
  6. 52. Priyo Chatterjee (Excelsior): How PCO Units Can Leverage AI to Transform Student Engagement

    09/09/2025

    52. Priyo Chatterjee (Excelsior): How PCO Units Can Leverage AI to Transform Student Engagement

    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   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? 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 min
  7. 51. Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich (Newstate U): How a University Would Look if it was Founded by a PCO Leader

    07/15/2025 · BONUS

    51. Sasha Thackaberry-Voinovich (Newstate U): How a University Would Look if it was Founded by a PCO Leader

    It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO   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? Listen in to #EdUp!   Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

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

    04/29/2025

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

    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!

    28 min
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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.

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    2024 - 2025
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