Regional Salons are half-day, virtual, curated opportunities for UPCEA members to engage in accessible, no-cost professional development and networking, offering a balance of formal presentations and facilitated, two-way, informal conversation. These lively gatherings are designed for members by members, around a theme or topic of critical importance, and tap subject matter experts in and outside of UPCEA, as well as spotlight the important work of our members. Regional Salons provide members a chance to grow their professional networks, to showcase their accomplishments, and to solve unique and shared challenges with peers. Please note, Regional Salons are unrecorded.
Fee: Free for UPCEA Members; $50 for non-Members
Registration closes on June 19, 2023. No registrations will be accepted after June 19, 2023.
Refunds
Please submit all requests to Jacqueline Romero at jromero@upcea.edu. Anyone who is registered but cannot attend may transfer their registration to someone from the same organization. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
Agenda
Event will be held virtually. All times listed in Eastern Time Zone.
| 1:00 PM ET | Imagining the Future |
| Cliffs, cost, competition, emerging technology and so many more factors are facing today’s PCO units and the tide isn’t likely to shift dramatically over the next several years. Join your PCO colleagues and a special AI guest for a facilitated discussion about the immediate challenges facing PCO operations and how we should be thinking about the future of serving PCO learners. | |
| 1:30 PM ET | Identifying Headwinds: The Challenges |
| Our nature as PCO leaders is to identify opportunities while recognizing challenges and creating innovative ways to solve them. Using concepts from the previous session, join us to identify several challenges. | |
| 1:45 PM ET | Problem Solvers Session: Navigating Headwinds |
| This session will take a deeper dive into immediate and long term issues and opportunities in the PCO space. With your PCO colleagues, you'll discuss what's working and what's not working as well as identify strategies to help your PCO unit thrive moving forward. | |
| 2:15 PM ET | Navigating Headwinds: Sharing Solutions |
| Bring breakouts back together to share as a large group what they discussed. | |
| 2:45 PM ET | Break |
| 3:00 PM ET | Connecting with Colleagues: Welcoming New Professionals |
| 3:45 PM ET | Closing Thoughts | Region Leadership |
| 4:00 PM ET | Break |
| 4:30 PM ET | Yappy Hour |
| Join us for a fun and informal session that will build on the engagement and connections you have made throughout the Salon. Furry friends welcome! |
Chair: Mitchell Farmer, Purdue University Online
Chair-Elect: Jerry Rhead, Michigan State University
Past Chair: Amanda DeBlauw, Kansas State University
Awards Chair: Lori Crose, Oakland University
Communications Chair: Mitchell Farmer, Purdue University Online
Membership Chair: Ted Ward, Ball State University
Networking/Newcomers Co-Chairs: Ryan Torma, University of Minnesota & Shannon Owen, Grand Valley State University
Programming Chair: Barbara Kopp Miller, University of Toledo
Secretary/Treasurer: Laurel Hogue, University of Central Missouri