Name: College at the Crossroads: Shifts in Workforce Development, Industry, and Higher Education
Start: 2026-04-18T10:15:00-0700
End: 2026-04-18T11:15:00-0700

College at the Crossroads: Shifts in Workforce Development, Industry, and Higher Education

Saturday April 18, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

W306

Does workforce training’s focus on job placement undermine teaching critical thinking, problem-solving, and general education? This panel explores the role of colleges in balancing industry-driven demands with broader academic goals. Panelists from higher education and industry will discuss how institutions can meet workforce needs while preserving long-term educational value in an evolving landscape.

Moderator: Brian Lane Shelton, Harper College
Panelists: Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz, Pima Community College
Aaron Atkins, Weber State University
Amanda Abens, Pima Community College
Jo Frohwein, Iowa Valley Community College
Cristina Clapp, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Alex Hlavaty, Studio Network Solutions

Moderators

Brian Lane Shelton

Associate Professor, Harper College

Speakers

Terry Filipowicz

Pima Community College

Teresa (Terry) Filipowicz has been a Teamwork and Leadership in Small Groups Online Course Subject Matter Expert, Computer Information Systems Artificial Intelligence Course Development Team Member, Artificial Intelligence Governance Council Member and part of the Business and Industry... Read More →

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Brian Lane Shelton

Terry Filipowicz

Aaron Atkins

Amanda Abens

Jo Frohwein

Cristina Clapp

Alex Hlavaty

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