Mid-Atlantic Region | Looking Back to Move Forward. Using Innovation as our PCO Superpower

September 28, 2023 | 1-5 PM ET

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 September 27, 2023.  No registrations will be accepted after September 27, 2023.

 

Agenda


1:00 PM ET Welcome to the 2023 Mid-Atlantic Salon


1:10 PM ET Panel Discussion

Join a panel of Mid-Atlantic Region leaders for a discussion about pressing issues in the field, including portfolio management, sustainability, workforce development, and collaboration.


  • Dr. Nilajah Nyasuma Sims, Executive Director, Center for Continuing and Professional Studies at Morgan State University

  • Carolyn Jankowski, MA, Former Assistant Dean, Human Services Programs, School of Professional Development, State University of New York at Stony Brook

  • Dr. Elizabeth Vitullo, Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives, John Chambers College of Business and Economics and Assistant Vice President, Economic Innovation, West Virginia University


1:50 PM ET Break


2:00 PM ET Colleagues Connect: Small Group Discussion 

Join the breakout room of your choice for a small group discussion with peers about where we’ve been and looking back.

  • Additional Revenue Sources and Sustainability
    How we are exploring additional revenue sources, including expanding types of alternative credentials, working with non-traditional populations (including prison education) and revenue sources (e.g. WIOA, VA funding).

  • Cross Campus Collaboration & Innovation
    How departments optimize content delivery and leverage technology by pooling resources and sharing best practices. Are you viewed as a partner or a competitor? Strategies to build relationships. Identifying and addressing conflicts that may arise during inter-departmental collaboration. Sharing relevant data and insights across departments to drive informed decision-making. Leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovation.


  • Portfolio Management — Diverse Units
    How we manage portfolios of programs to help make it through down periods for some programs, and to balance multiple missions for programming (including outreach, service, and supporting academic initiatives) with a revenue generation mission.

  • Workforce Development
    • Workforce development is embraced at various levels among HE institutions. As enrollment numbers across the country continue to decline, more HE institutions are taking a closer look at WFD and its role in their universities. This group will look at what has worked for colleges who have been in this space for a while and discuss the possibilities moving forward.

 

2:45 PM ET Break


3:00 PM Colleagues Connect: Small Group Discussion

Join the breakout room of your choice for a small group discussion with peers about where we're going and moving forward.


  • Additional Revenue Sources and Sustainability
  • Cross Campus Collaboration & Innovation
  • Portfolio Management — Diverse Units
  • Workforce Development


3:45 PM ET Summary and Framing: Looking Back to Move Forward

Participate in a waterfall chat, and join today’s Salon facilitators for a summary of the day’s findings. 

4:00 PM ET Closing remarks


4:15 PM ET Optional: Informal Networking with Mid-Atlantic Region Leaders and Salon Newcomers

Curious about meeting others based in the Mid-Atlantic Region or attending today’s Salon? Hang out and get connected!

 

Meet the Mid-Atlantic Region Leadership Team 

      Chair: Julie Thalman, West Virginia University

      Chair-Elect: Nichole Henry, Syracuse University

      Past Chair: Carolyn Jankowski, State University of New York at Stony Brook

      Awards Co-Chairs: Christine Cicio, Penn State University & Andrea Willis, Syracuse University

      Communications Chair: Nichole Henry, Syracuse University

      Membership Chair: Rosemary Kelly, Syracuse University

      Networking Chair: Rosemary Kelly, Syracuse University

      Programming Chair: Vanessa Williams, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

      Secretary/Treasurer: Robert Mangione, State University of New York at Stony Brook

      At-Large: Kris Rabberman, University of Pennsylvania

      At-Large: Angie Kamath, New York University

      At-Large: Susan Leighton, Villanova University

      At-Large: Tracy Montoro, Shippensburg University

      At-Large: Chris Steele, University of Maryland Baltimore County

      At-Large: Anna Zendell, Excelsior University