The EdUp Experience

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #359,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College ClosedYOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formally announced its closure in June, 2024.During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus executive director, & dean of students.Listen to more episodes from the "College Closure: Through The Eyes Of...." series here.Dr. Jay M. Keehn is also the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of higher education professionals sharing their stories and socializing around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education. Connect with him on LinkedIn to join THE CLUB.How did Presentation College navigate closure with dignity & grace?What financial warning signs indicate potential closure?How can institutions best support students through teach-out agreements?What emotional toll does closing take on leadership?Why is early planning & transparency crucial?Topics include:Strategic enrollment managementFinancial indicators of distressStudent-centered teach-out planningLeadership during crisisPost-closure transitions & healingListen 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?Do YOU want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp?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, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Deb Adair, CEO, Quality MattersYOUR cohost is Dr. Greg D. Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, Gardner-Webb UniversityYOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation InsightsHow has Quality Matters evolved over 20 years in online education?What impact does QM have on faculty development & student success?How are institutions balancing online & on-campus learning?Why are wraparound services crucial for online student support?How will micro-credentials shape higher education's future?Topics include:Quality standards in digital learningFaculty professional developmentCourse design & alignmentStudent engagement strategiesFuture of online educationListen 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?Do YOU want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp?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 a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guests are Christine Manika & Nathan Stroup, Students When St. Joseph’s College ClosedYOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formally announced its closure in June, 2024.During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus executive director, & dean of students.Listen to more episodes from the "College Closure: Through The Eyes Of...." series here:Dr. Jay M. Keehn is also the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of higher education professionals sharing their stories and socializing around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education. Connect with him on LinkedIn to join THE CLUB.How did the closure announcement impact student morale?What role did faculty support play during transition?How did transfer experiences differ by class year?What emotional toll did closure take on students?How can resilience emerge from institutional failure?Topics include:Student support during closureTransfer pathways & partnershipsPersonal impact of closureAcademic transitionsLong-term career effectsListen 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?Do YOU want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp?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, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New OrleansYOUR guests are Bethany Moran, Sr. VP of Business Development, Tracy Kreikemeier,Chief Relationship Officer, & Greg Clayton, President, EducationDynamicsYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is the modern learner changing the higher education landscape?What did the EY Parthenon enrollment forecast reveal about the next 5 years?Why is brand becoming increasingly important in higher education marketing?How can institutions successfully transition out of OPM relationships?What makes the InsightsEDU conference unique among higher education events?Topics include:Marketing & enrollment strategies for the modern learnerCost, convenience & career - the key factors for today's studentsBuilding effective marketing infrastructuresThe importance of transparency in student dataCreating sustainable growth in a flat enrollment environmentListen 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? 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. Robert Prickett, Professor & Dean of College of Arts & Sciences, Gardner-Webb UniversityYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi, Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Prickett define academic integrity & its connection to Gardner-Webb's Christian values?Why does Gardner-Webb approach academic integrity as a teachable moment rather than a "gotcha"?How are faculty adapting to students' use of AI tools like ChatGPT & Grammarly?What role does the small 11:1 student-faculty ratio play in detecting & addressing AI use?How is Gardner-Webb preparing students to use AI tools ethically & effectively?Topics include:The connection between academic integrity & Gardner-Webb's "For God & Humanity" mottoFaculty strategies for incorporating AI as a learning tool rather than policing its useCreating process-focused assignments that work with rather than against AI toolsAddressing equity issues in AI tool access across student populationsThe importance of maintaining the human element & critical thinking in a world with AIThe value of liberal arts education in developing students' critical evaluation of AI outputsListen 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, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guests are Heather Adner, Associate Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid, & Vincent Harris Jr., Executive Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid, Fayetteville State UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How did Fayetteville State University overcome FAFSA simplification challenges?What earned them Ellucian's Student First Impact Award?How does their Student Financial Success Suite simplify the student experience?Why is award letter redesign critical for enrollment management?What makes their approach to financial aid a model for other institutions?Topics include:Implementing the full CampusLogic product suite during FAFSA reformCreating user-friendly financial aid communications with consistent brandingStreamlining scholarship distribution three months ahead of scheduleDesigning award letters as comprehensive enrollment management toolsMaintaining student focus despite high staff turnover & federal changesListen 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? 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, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guests are Mike Stone, Systems Manager, Lois Kellermann, Programmer/Analyst, & George Kriss, CIO, Kaskaskia CollegeYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How did Kaskaskia College complete their SAS modernization in just 12 months?What challenges did they face during their on-premise to SAS transition?How did they manage change across the institution during implementation?What benefits have they seen from their Ellucian Colleague modernization?Why was their financial aid implementation surprisingly smooth?Topics include:Winning the Ellucian Impact Award for SAS modernizationMoving from SQL to Postgres database seamlesslyCreating an inclusive college-wide project rather than just an IT initiativeUsing effective communication strategies for change managementFreeing up IT resources to focus on strategic student-facing initiativesListen 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? 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, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Derek Newton, Contributing Writer, ForbesYOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What are the key benefits of systemization in higher education?How can institutions collaborate more effectively to share resources?Why is real-time data sharing critical for institutional decision-making?What historical models prove systemization works in higher education?How can institutions overcome resistance to resource sharing?Topics include:The efficiency & cost savings of shared services across institutionsLeveling up under-resourced institutions through systemizationCourse & program sharing benefits & challengesData sharing as a foundation for better collaborationHistorical examples like the Claremont Consortia & Massachusetts systemsDownload the "Unlocking the Power of Systemization" whitepaper here. 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? 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, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Digi Edwards, Vice President, Business Development, Strata Information Group (SIG)YOU cohost is Lacey Gerard, Director of Experience Design, EllucianYOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠How does SIG support educational institutions without selling products?What does winning Ellucian's Partner of the Year 2024 mean for SIG?How does optimization & modernization impact student experience & enrollment?Why is change management critical when implementing new technologies?How should institutions approach AI implementation thoughtfully?Topics include:Navigating 35 years of technological evolution in higher educationUnderstanding Software as a Service (SaaS) as a subscription modelAddressing fears about AI replacing jobs through proper communicationIdentifying if institutions are "using, abusing, or refusing" their softwareSupporting institutions through comprehensive understanding of technological landscapesListen 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? 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, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Mary Strain, Generative AI & Machine Learning Lead for US Education, AWSYOUR host is ⁠Elvin FreytesHow is AWS supporting AI & machine learning in education?What is the AWS partnership with Ellucian delivering to institutions?How can AI create more equitable access to education services?Why is establishing proper guardrails critical for academic integrity?What role does cloud infrastructure play in preparing for future innovation?Topics include:Using knowledge graphs to visualize student journeys & career pathwaysCreating transparency in financial aid & administrative processesImplementing technical & policy guardrails for responsible AI useMaintaining data privacy with virtual private environmentsEnabling micro-credentials & lifelong learning opportunitiesListen 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? 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!