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It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges? What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse? How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota? What strategies are improving retention & course completion rates? How is fundraising success tied to student success initiatives?Topics include:Leading a financial turnaround to achieve a balanced budget Serving 71% of students who bring in transfer credits Creating new enrollment pathways for adult learners Increasing retention rates by 6% over five years Growing fundraising totals beyond the previous six years combined Implementing multimodal education to meet diverse student needs Supporting faculty-initiated student success programs Addressing workforce needs in Northern Minnesota For #EdUp Supporters only via the extended conversation:Finding meaning amid difficult leadership decisions Building a diverse, young & talented leadership team Balancing student-centered focus during workforce reductions Navigating the challenges of being a "student affairs president" Creating team culture in traditionally siloed environments 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, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. Greer Murphy, Director, Academic Integrity Office, UC Santa Cruz, & Vice President for Strategy at the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Murphy define academic integrity as "practice" & why does transparency & trust matter most?What surprised her most during her first year building a centralized Academic Integrity Office at UC Santa Cruz?Why does academic integrity bring out such strong emotions & how does it connect to identity & belonging?What did their study of 100 US academic integrity policies reveal about support & accessibility?How can institutions create vulnerability-safe spaces for students & faculty to ask integrity questions?Topics include:Academic integrity as transparent practice & truthful reflection of abilities, not perfectionThe challenge of centralizing integrity work across 10 undergraduate colleges at a major public universityHow students & faculty experience integrity concerns as identity-threatening & face-threateningThe paradox of open-access institutions having more legalistic, harder-to-understand policiesBuilding community & solidarity rather than falling into silos of faculty vs. students vs. administratorsListen 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 ExperienceWe 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, President Series #375, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace? What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions? How has the definition of "traditional" & "non-traditional" students blurred in today's educational landscape? Why is focusing on education rather than just degrees critical for institutional success? How can higher ed institutions design for the future instead of managing decline? Topics include:Celebrating 130 years while reimagining programs like engineering tech & game design Creating innovative collaborative programs in creative arts therapies Leveraging agility as a state public institution to respond to opportunities Embracing the modern learner's expectations for both digital & human connections Supporting first-generation & minoritized student populations in North Central Massachusetts Addressing food & housing insecurity while delivering quality education Eliminating barriers to enrollment & educational access For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Navigating the experience of being the first female president in 130 years Building a "coalition of the willing" leadership approach Challenging socially constructed expectations in higher education Shifting focus from degree completion to educational experience Rethinking the credit hour & degree structure for the future of higher ed 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 #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #376, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science⁠⁠YOUR cohost is ⁠Kevin Harrington⁠, Co-Founder & CEO, ⁠Rize EducationYOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How did a former kindergarten teacher become president of a health sciences college? What challenges did higher education face during the COVID-19 pivot? How is Chinese medicine intersecting with Western healthcare systems? What strategies can address the nursing shortage in America? How will AI transform education while preserving human skills? Topics include:Leading the largest college of Chinese medicine in the United States Creating global education experiences through online learning Balancing technology & traditional healing practices Addressing the nursing shortage through academic preparation Reducing higher education costs through innovative staffing models Focusing on mission-aligned program development 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 Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community CollegeYOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at CoursedogYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does GateWay Community College manage complex program versions across clock hour, credit & non-credit programs?What makes registered apprenticeships challenging to implement & how do community colleges bridge that gap?How is GateWay preparing for Arizona's semiconductor workforce accelerator program?Why is maintaining innovation culture critical for workforce-focused colleges?How does academic leadership balance external noise with core operational functions?Topics include:Multi-modal program management strategiesRegistered apprenticeship implementationSemiconductor workforce developmentInnovation & rapid curriculum adaptationTechnology integration in operationsStudent-centered mission momentsListen 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, please consider ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff UniversityYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Lightfoot define academic integrity & why does he see it as "what we do"?What challenges come with having students from 120 different countries & 85% international F1 students?How is Westcliff embracing AI as a "thought partner" & helping faculty overcome their fears?What is the SMART program & how does it foster real-world collaboration?How does a B Corp university measure success & prove academic standards beyond enrollment numbers?Topics include:Academic integrity as following through & doing what you say you're going to doThe importance of patience & understanding in a multicultural learning environmentUsing AI as a creative tool for research, teaching & student projectsThe challenge of detecting AI misuse across three layers: direct use, integrated tools & translationsBuilding collaboration skills through real client projects with faculty mentors 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 ExperienceWe 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 #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film AcademyYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation InsightsHow did the Georgia Film Academy become a national model for film industry education?What makes Georgia the #3 film production location in the United States?How does GFA bridge the gap between academic education & workforce readiness?Why is industry experience crucial in film education faculty?How is GFA adapting to technological changes like AI & virtual production?Topics include:Creating pathways for students from diverse backgrounds into the film industryPartnering with major studios like Disney, Netflix & NBC UniversalBuilding a consortium model across Georgia's higher education institutionsSecuring unique partnerships with industry unions in a right-to-work stateEmploying industry veterans with over 1,000 years of combined experienceEmbracing technological evolution while maintaining focus on student successListen 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, 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!