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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.
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7. How PCO Units Support Universities' Future-Readiness
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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?
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6. How Chief Online Learning Officers Build for the Future
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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?
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5. How to Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome and Define a Clear Direction
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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”?
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4. The Evolving Role of PCO in Town-Gown Relations
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In this episode,
YOUR guest is Rod Lastra, 23-24 President, Canadian Association for University Continuing Education
YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia
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3. How to Drive Innovation Through Professional, Continuing & Online Education Units
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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?
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2. How to Diversify Your Credential Framework
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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?
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