South Region | Transforming PCO to Better Align with Evolving Demands

July 13, 2023 | 12:00 - 4:00 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 July 12, 2023.  No registrations will be accepted after July 12, 2023.

Refunds

  • All registration cancellation and refund requests must be made in writing. 
  • Full refunds will be granted for cancellations received by June 12, 2023.  No refunds or credits will be granted for cancellations after June 12, 2023.  (Members excluded)

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.

Transforming PCO to Better Align with Evolving Demands 

The South Region is taking an innovative and participant-driven approach to our Salon. This Salon will put you in the driver's seat, allowing you to shape the content and structure of the event based on your interests and expertise.

At the 2023 South Regional Salon: Transforming PCO to Better Align with Evolving Demands, we are using elements of an unconference style gathering. During our time together, whoever shows up are the right people, there is a facilitator of conversation in each room while we focus on evolving demands requiring us to think about transforming our practice. You can expect a participant-oriented gathering, where you’ll get to choose your own adventure and select topics that are most relevant to you. This will allow you to join breakout rooms where you can interact, dialogue, and learn from your peers on various topics. Most of our time will be spent in smaller breakout rooms connecting with peers around five different topics. You are more than welcome to share your insights and experiences in the breakout room or simply glean knowledge from your colleagues.

Our breakout sessions will be focused on the following topics and lead by the South Regional Leadership team:

  • Artificial Intelligence, facilitated by April Thompson, University of Mississippi

  • Microcredentials, facilitated by Carolyn Callaghan, Western Carolina University

  • Partnerships, facilitated by Amy King, College of William and Mary

  • Prior Learning, facilitated by Brian Crose, University of Southern Indiana

  • Vision/Strategy for PCO Units, facilitated by Susan Seal, Mississippi State University

    • Agenda:


    12:00pm         Newcomers Welcome and Orientation (Optional networking)
    New to the South Region? Join us to connect informally with peers

    12:30pm         Welcome to the 2023 South Regional Salon, Official Opening
    Transforming PCO to Better Align with Evolving Demands

    12:45pm         Opening Session Presentation: Meeting the Needs of Various Stakeholders
    Presentation and time for Questions & Answers

    1:45pm         Break

    2:00pm         Breakout Session #1
    Select from topics listed above

    2:40pm         Breakout Session #2
    Select a new topic, or return to the same room with new people

    3:20pm         Breakout Session #3
    Select a new topic, or return to the same room with new people

    3:50pm         Closing Remarks

    4:00pm         Adjourn

    Meet the South Region Leadership Team 

        Chair: Brian Crose, University of Southern Indiana

        Chair-Elect: Susan Seal, Mississippi State University

        Past Chair: Doragnes Bradshaw, Rollins College

        Awards Chair: Carolyn Callaghan, Western Carolina University

        Communications Chair: Susan Seal, Mississippi State University

        Secretary: Bri Parker Murphree, University of Mississippi

        Membership Chair: Amy King, William & Mary Law School

        Networking Chair: Amy King, William & Mary Law School

        Program Chair: April Thompson, University of Mississippi

        At-Large: Lymari Nieves Figueroa, Sagrado Global