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It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #374, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow did NJCU overcome a projected $22 million operating deficit? What strategic steps led to the first balanced budget in seven years? How is the university preparing for a strategic merger with Kean University? What does it mean to lead a university in your home community as a first-gen graduate? How can regional public universities honor their mission while embracing transformation? Topics include:Achieving financial stability through difficult but necessary decisions Transforming a fiscal emergency into institutional renaissance Preserving the mission of serving first-generation, underrepresented students Streamlining academic portfolio to focus on high-demand programs Securing over $24 million in state stabilization funding Cultivating a "culture of possibility" where students are empowered Creating a sustainable future through strategic merger initiative Overhauling transfer pathways to become the most transfer-friendly university in New Jersey For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Finding strength in community during crisis leadership Processing the emotional weight of leading institutional change Responding to critics while staying mission-focused Bringing a generational perspective to higher education leadership Building confidence in an institution's resilience despite challenges Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience !We make education YOUR business!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to ​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!

It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, sponsored by CoursedogYOUR guest is Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community CollegeYOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at CoursedogYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does integrating academic & student affairs create synergy for student success? What makes the "Pedagogy of Real Talk" transformative for community colleges? How can institutions build belonging that restarts every semester? Why is community engagement beyond workforce development essential? How does disaggregated data drive equity-minded initiatives? Topics include:Integrated leadership model Wraparound services & peer tutoring Learn & earn biotech programs Asian-American & Hispanic student success Community vibrancy framework Listen in to #EdUpThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience!We make education YOUR business!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to ​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!​

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. Adam Redhead, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Andrew CollegeYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Adam define academic integrity & what role does fostering an ethical learning culture play? What unique challenges does Andrew College face with a student body that's 85-90% athletes? How is AI changing the landscape of academic integrity & what boundaries should be drawn? What support systems does Andrew College provide to help students succeed without cheating? How is Andrew College developing a college-wide policy on AI use for Fall 2025? Topics include:Academic integrity as more than avoiding cheating - cultivating an ethical mindset The importance of student support systems including tutoring centers & 24/7 online help Using AI checkers transparently to deter misconduct rather than to catch & punish The benefits of hands-on learning experiences that AI cannot replace Creating authentic assessments like oral exams & project-based learning The future of academic integrity as partnerships rather than just policies The need to redefine what integrity looks like in the 21st century classroom Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Vanessa Roth Didyk, CEO, ZeeMeeYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow is ZeeMee helping students build community before they arrive on campus?What makes their engagement platform different from typical social media?How are predictive analytics helping universities prevent melt & improve retention?What strategies are universities using to convert prospects with ZeeMee's data?How is ZeeMee's AI ensuring student safety while building community?Topics include:Leading a successful pivot to create a student-focused community platformAchieving engagement levels that compete with major social appsDeveloping 90% accurate prediction models for student enrollment behaviorsCreating powerful roommate-matching capabilities that reduce anxietyProviding actionable data to help universities target at-risk studentsImplementing AI safety features to protect students in online communitiesSupporting enrollment teams with targeted student insightsAddressing Gen Z's needs for authentic connections & reduced anxietyListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The EdUp Experience ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #373, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Lee Lambert, Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College DistrictYOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Foothill-De Anza positioned within Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem?What leadership approaches help navigate today's complex higher education landscape?How can college leaders effectively embrace technological innovation?Why is experimentation & play critical for institutional adaptation?How might community colleges maintain equity focus during technological transformation?Topics include:Managing through multiple disruptions while staying mission-focusedLeading De Anza as California's #1 transfer institutionEmbracing technological change through personal experimentationCreating permission spaces for innovation at all organizational levelsBalancing social challenges with technological accelerationForecasting higher education's future through historical contextMaintaining integrated values across personal & professional spheresReconnecting education with play, discovery & experimentationRecognizing the increasing importance of liberal arts educationFor #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Addressing transfer challenges through technologyReflecting on fundamental educational skills in a digital ageAnticipating consolidation in higher education's futureEmbracing interdisciplinary approaches to educationCreating collision spaces for creativity & innovationMaintaining focus on foundational learning despite technological changeListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience !We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Kim Fahey, CEO, Collegis Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi BlincoHow did a company spin out from a single university partner to serve 52 higher education institutions? What does it mean to combine data, technology & talent to drive real impact for students? How is AI transforming higher education marketing, recruitment & retention services? Why do schools need clean data & proper processes before technology solutions can succeed? How can institutions stay competitive in today's challenging higher education landscape? Topics include:Spinning out from university operations to create a well-funded higher ed services startup The "Connected Core" platform partnership with Google processing petabytes of student data Moving beyond "shelf wear" technology to integrated solutions that drive measurable outcomes Real-time AI coaching for enrollment staff & automated marketing optimization Supporting institutions through demographic changes & market uncertainty with data-driven strategies Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!We make education YOUR business!

⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Ashish Fernando, Chief Noise Maker, EDMOYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi BlincoHow is AI transforming the college admissions process? Why should institutions prioritize "starts" over "admits"? How can AI reduce transcript evaluation time from weeks to seconds?What role should humans continue to play alongside AI in admissions?Why must student intent be the focus of enrollment strategies? Topics include:AI-powered document & conversation intelligence Reimagining the admissions experience Creating student-centric processes Integration with CRMs like Salesforce & Slate Reducing operational friction while improving student engagement Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The EdUp Experience ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. Alejandra Dashe, Sr. Instructional Designer, Arizona State University YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Alejandra define academic integrity & what role does attribution play? How has her 25+ years of teaching experience shaped her perspective on academic honesty? Why is it important to consider the cultural context of academic integrity practices? How can instructional design create "original" assessments in the age of AI? What approach does ASU take to academic integrity policies across different courses? Topics include:Academic integrity as an honorable act of ensuring YOUR work is YOUR own The balance between collaboration & individual work in academic settings How course design can minimize opportunities for academic misconduct Using AI as a "thought partner" rather than an end solution The importance of proper citation, including when using AI tools The "vicious circle" of constantly redesigning assessments to stay ahead of cheating Viewing academic integrity violations as potential calls for help from students The future of academic integrity & shifting toward a more collaborative mindset Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!

⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guests are Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo, SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCertsYOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquaredYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow is MedCerts providing flexible, self-paced online training in healthcare & IT?What innovative models are being developed to address critical workforce shortages?How are they partnering with high schools & universities to create educational pipelines?What approach does MedCerts take to maintain student engagement and completion rates?How are they balancing AI implementation with maintaining personal connections?Topics include:Creating pathways for students to gain industry-recognized certificationsBuilding strategic partnerships with healthcare systems and academic institutionsUsing consultative enrollment approaches to ensure student successImplementing credit recognition through university partnershipsSupporting military families through specialized educational opportunitiesMaintaining the human touch while leveraging AI for efficiencyListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The EdUp Experience ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, sponsored by CoursedogYOUR guest is Dr. John Forbes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark CollegeYOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at CoursedogYOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Moorpark College achieve high transfer success rates? What makes California's Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) effective? How is academic leadership maintained during times of political change? Why is data-driven decision making critical for academic initiatives? How does modality impact student success across different disciplines? Topics include:Transfer success strategies California's TMC (Transfer Model Curriculum) Integrated leadership model Data-focused academic decisions Math department innovation Student-centered policy language Modality trends & success rates AI challenges & opportunities Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The EdUp Experience ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !We make education YOUR business!