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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #38 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Mike Rounds, President of Williamson College of the Trades.  At Williamson, young men looking to positively interrupt their circumstances find a unique school with a model that enhances both academic trade and life skills through a strict schedule and military-like culture.  The result?  A model of education that seems "old" is now on the cutting edge.  Williamson covers 100% of the student's expenses with the priority of admission going to the young men most in need.  A 3-year Associate Degree helps these young men prepare for the future!  It was a true honor to learn about Williamson and talk with Mike, who spent 25 years in the U.S. Army.  Mike, we salute you!  Michael J. Rounds, a former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, West Point Assistant Professor, and Deputy Commandant of the United States Military Academy Preparatory School, became the 13th president of Williamson College of the Trades on July 1, 2013.  President Rounds graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1988 where he majored in Aerospace Engineering and played football for Army, earning two varsity letters. He received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. This episode is brought to you by MDT Marketing! Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Mr. Dana John Cohick, President, RPA Inc. Joe and Liz have a very interesting conversation with Dana about the higher education staffing landscape. One particular point of interest was the discussion on what the skills and pathway of a University President might look like in a DC/AC (During Covid/After Covid) world!  Prior to rejoining RPA Inc. in 2015, Dana held positions at Occidental College as a Director of Major Gifts and at Bucknell University as an Annual Fund Manager then a Development Officer. Before his time in higher education, Dana began his career with RPA Inc. as a search manager and recruiter. A graduate of the Schreyer’s Honors College at Pennsylvania State University, Dana’s combined history as a recruitment specialist, front-line fundraiser, and executive recruitment consultant enables him to align institutional goals with candidates’ abilities, delivering a nuanced, experience-driven perspective to clients and candidates. He has successfully facilitated searches for presidents, senior leadership and cabinet officers, as well as many other senior-level administrative positions.  Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #37 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Hal Higdon, Chancellor, Ozarks Technical Community College System. Hal talks with Joe and Liz about the results of an initiative to call over 11,000 students to check up on them when Covid hit. Hal also talks about how he is making sure each student is treated like a “diamond member.“ Dr. Hal Higdon is chancellor of the Ozarks Technical Community College System and president of the OTC Springfield Campus. In these roles, Dr. Higdon oversees the strategic direction of the institution and works to strengthen its resources and funding.  Prior to his time at OTC, Dr. Higdon served 13 years in administration with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He also worked in human resources and workforce training at Alabama’s Faulkner State Community College and spent several years in private business. Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #36 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Julie White President of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom.  Julie is at the forefront of creating an anti-racist institution by committing to access, diversity, and acknowledging that students are devoid of basic services due to CV-19.  She also discusses how students have been affected by our politically charged environment and how we have to understand, as administrators, how outside issues affect student's mental health. Dr. Julie White joined the college in July as Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s new president, relocating from Syracuse, New York. She previously served as senior vice president of student engagement and learning support at Onondaga Community College. White has spent the past 25 years in higher education, with roles in student services, academic administration, research administration, health education and women’s services. We sat down with her to learn a little more about her journey in higher education that led her to Pierce College.  Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we interview George Anders, Senior Editor At Large for LinkedIn.  George talks about how LinkedIn is changing the way we consume information and stay updated.  George's book, You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education is basically one of the most forward-looking resources to highlight the future of education.  It's about Universal Skills.  George tells us that you can find your authentic voice on LinkedIn, create content valued by your peers, and through networking, can open yourself up to incredible relationships and resources.  On the topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, George talks about how LinkedIn has opened doors for people to speak their mind and purpose.   -Geoge is a Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist, and he actually compliments our work at EdUp.  We are so humbled to be joined by George and he did not disappoint.  He dropped an absolute BOMB and told us that Elizabeth Leiba was selected as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices in Education for 2020! At EdUp, we know for absolute certainty, we would not be America's Leading Higher Education Podcast without LinkedIn! Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Apology to our listeners - Joe's audio is horrible in certain parts of this episode.  Thanks for staying with us! In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Andrew Shean,  Chief Academic Officer at National Education Partners.  Andrew talks to us about not reinventing the wheel regarding online education.  He tells the audience to go out, see what others are doing, and integrate those things (no one is alone).  Faculty are still at the center of learning, so investing in faulty development that is sustained and engaging resulting in increased student engagement is a key to a healthy higher education future.  Find out how NEP is working to bend the cost curve by offering an affordable education! Dr. Andrew Shean is the Senior Vice President & Chief Academic Officer at National Education Partners where he leads online instructional design, academic technology, academic operations for FlexCourse, and supports academic innovation initiatives across the National University System. Furthermore, he works collaboratively to support and implement strategic plans with the academic leadership within the system and its affiliates. Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Amrit Ahluwalia - Managing Editor of The EvoLLLution.  EvoLLLution is an online newspaper focused on non-traditional higher education and the transforming postsecondary marketplace.  Amrit talks to us about the concept of the 60-year curriculum, including the evolving student consumer and the changing demand for higher education.  Amrit argues that educational institutions need to meet the learner at the point in time when they are interested, and also be prepared to accept the idea that non-credit education IS higher education. www.evolllution.com/60yc Since 2011, Amrit Ahluwalia has been the Managing Editor of The EvoLLLution, an online newspaper focused on non-traditional higher education and the transforming postsecondary marketplace. Ahluwalia was part of the team that conceived of and launched The EvoLLLution. Ahluwalia works personally with every contributor at The EvoLLLution to produce the content that has supported the site’s rise to becoming the top resource for non-traditional higher education. Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about how online teachers can deal with distractions. Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #35 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Steven Weiner, President of Menlo College.  Steven talks to us about how collaborative decision-making is critical. He also talks about decision making risk factors in the age of Covid, his college's switch to 100% online for the fall term, and the need for college preparedness - writing, math, critical thinking skills - at the high school level.  Steven believes social awareness and equity will continue to be THE big critical issue for the future and that the residential experience is important and not going away - it has value and institutions will continue to meet the need. Finally, he talks about how institutions are navigating difficult financial challenges, including lay-offs, now and in the future.  Steven Weiner has been with Menlo College since 2013, first as Executive Vice President, and as of January 2018, as President. He obtained his MBA from the University of Chicago and subsequently launched his career there. He worked for the University of Chicago for 16 years, the last eight of which were in the role of Associate Dean and Principal Business Officer of the Pritzker School of Medicine. He left Chicago to assume the management of a consulting practice in the Bay Area. He continued in that capacity for ten years, first as Vice President and Division Manager for SAIC, and then in a similar role for First Consulting Group. In 2006, he became a co-founder of an open-source medical software start-up company, which was sold just prior to his return to higher education at Menlo College. Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this 3 episode special series in partnership with the American Marketing Association and Lipman Hearne, The EdUp Experience brings you the medium to get to know all three team finalists for the 2020 Higher Education Team of the Year Award.  The AMA Higher Education Team of the Year Award is sponsored by Lipman Hearne - and your special guest host for this three-episode series is Peter Barber, Executive Vice President with Lipman Hearne. Finalist #3 is the marketing team from Purdue University.