Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2026: How to Partner with Extended Studies to Develop Workforce-Relevant Education

Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2026

Lunch-and-Learn Webinar Series Presents:

How to Work with the Division of Extended Studies to Develop Workforce-Relevant Education

Featuring: Krisztina Hershon, Director, Office of Advanced Professional Education and Development, and Cynthia Grande, Senior Career Advisor and Outreach Manager

Join in-house experts during the week of UC San Diego Homecoming for the Division of Extended Studies Showcase 2026. Our series of quick and insightful lunch-and-learn webinars will open your mind to innovative programs and services that can help jumpstart your ideas and projects.

At this event, get an inside look at how to develop and launch an advanced degree program with professionals from the Office of Advanced Professional Education and Development (OAPED).

What you’ll learn

In 30 minutes, you'll get insights into how OAPED works with employers, industry partners and campus experts to develop and support advanced professional education programs. You'll hear about existing master's degree programs that benefit from OAPED’s capabilities of managing critical logistics, including recruitment, admissions, student affairs, career services and day-to-day fiscal/administrative operations.

You'll also learn how a potential collaboration moves from an identified need through build-out, execution, and into an ongoing partnership.

Who should attend

This session is designed for:

• UC San Diego schools and departments
• Other universities
• Businesses and government agencies

If you’re exploring ways to launch an advanced educational degree program, this lunch-and-learn will put your goals in closer view and provide next steps to get started with OAPED.

Online

Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM