Mar 26, 2024
In this episode of the Changing Higher Ed podcast, host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is joined by Amrit Ahluwalia, the incoming Executive Director for Continuing Studies at Western University. They discuss the evolving role and models of higher education institutions and the need for transformative change to remain relevant and sustainable in the evolving marketplace. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds and unique vantage points, they explore how continuing education divisions can play a broader role in shaping the university's impact.
The Shifting Models of Higher Education:
Redefining the Institutional Role:
Transforming Continuing Education:
Three Key Takeaways for Higher Education Presidents and Boards
Final Thoughts
The episode emphasizes the urgency of higher education institutions embracing transformative change and innovation. By adopting a learner-centric approach, fostering lifelong learning opportunities, and leveraging the potential of continuing education, institutions can remain relevant, sustainable, and aligned with the evolving needs of learners and the workforce.
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About Our Podcast Guest
Amrit Ahluwalia is the incoming Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. He joins Western University in March 2024 after over a decade leading The EvoLLLution publication, an online newspaper focused on transformation and change in the higher education space.
About the Host
Dr. Drumm McNaughton is a consultant to higher education institutions in governance, accreditation, strategy and change, and mergers. To learn more about his services and other thought leadership pieces, visit his firm’s website: https://changinghighered.com/.
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