
The EdUp Experience
We welcome YOU to America’s leading higher education podcast! Hosted by Dr. Joe Sallustio, whose down-to-Earth approach & industry experience helps to make dry & complicated educational topics more fun & engaging to discuss. Elvin Freytes, Producer, brings YOU the most innovative leaders in higher education to the microphone. The EdUp Experience team brings over 40 years of experience in higher education - YOU will feel refreshed, upskilled, & reskilled after listening to this podcast.
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Latest episodes

Oct 10, 2024 • 50min
964: Balancing Profit & Purpose - with Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc
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In this episode, #964, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #307, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UTI adapting its business model to serve modern learners with flexible education options?
What strategies is UTI using to partner with major employers & manufacturers in transportation & healthcare?
How is UTI balancing growth & acquisitions with maintaining high-quality student outcomes?
What role does UTI play in addressing critical workforce shortages in technical & healthcare fields?
How is UTI innovating to serve both traditional students & adult learners seeking career changes?
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Jerome's insights on dismantling misconceptions about for-profit education institutions
UTI's approach to balancing shareholder interests with student outcomes
Thoughts on the future of higher education & the role of career-focused programs
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Oct 9, 2024 • 41min
963: Serving the 'Gray Box' - with Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe
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In this episode, #963, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #306, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is ASU-Beebe adapting to serve diverse student populations across multiple campuses?
What strategies is ASU-Beebe using to re-engage students & increase enrollment post-COVID?
How is the college balancing online, hybrid, & face-to-face learning modalities?
What role does community engagement & workforce development play in ASU-Beebe's mission?
How is ASU-Beebe innovating to serve "gray box" students who haven't traditionally pursued higher education?
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Jennifer's insights on aligning staff & faculty around the community college mission
ASU-Beebe's approach to embracing AI & preparing students for its use in their future careers
Thoughts on the future of higher education & the importance of human connections in an increasingly tech-driven world
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Oct 8, 2024 • 47min
962: Location, Innovation, & Opportunity - with Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology
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In this episode, #962, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #305, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Amy Diaz, President, GateWay Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Stevens Institute of Technology infusing technology across all disciplines?
What strategies are being employed to prepare students for future careers?
How do Stevens & Gateway balance workforce development with a well-rounded education?
What role does location play in Stevens' educational model & student opportunities?
How are these institutions adapting to changing student & employer demands?
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Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:
Insights on managing program portfolios in response to changing demands
Discussion on the role of general education in specialized technical programs
Thoughts on balancing business practices with educational mission
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Oct 7, 2024 • 40min
961: Transforming Urban Education - with Dr. James Limbaugh, President, West Los Angeles College
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In this episode, #961, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #304, & brought to YOU by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation
YOUR guest is Dr. James Limbaugh, President, West Los Angeles College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is West Los Angeles College innovating its community college model for today's students?
What strategies is West LA College employing to address climate change education?
How is the college balancing workforce development with transfer preparation?
What role does community engagement play in West LA College's educational model?
How is West LA College adapting to serve its diverse student population?
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James' insights on creating institutional change through transparency passion
West LA College's approach to improving student retention through wraparound support services
Thoughts on the future role of community colleges in higher education
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Oct 3, 2024 • 34min
960: EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", Part 6 "From Podcast to Practice - Applying Professional Learnings" - with Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon & Andy Benis
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This EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", wraps up with episode 6: "From Podcast to Practice - Applying Professional Learnings"
YOUR hosts are Andy Benis, Chief of Staff at Los Angeles Pacific University & Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 43min
959: Interdisciplinary Learning & Career Readiness - with Dr. Ron Cole, President, Allegheny College
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In this episode, #959, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #303, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Ron Cole, President, Allegheny College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Allegheny College innovating its liberal arts model for today's students?
What strategies is Allegheny employing to demonstrate the value of higher education?
How is the college balancing interdisciplinary learning with career preparation?
What role does community engagement play in Allegheny's educational model?
How is Allegheny adapting to serve both traditional & non-traditional student populations?
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Ron's insights on structuring curriculum to ensure meaningful electives & avoid "empty credits"
Allegheny's approach to improving student retention through enhanced advising & support systems
Thoughts on helping post-pandemic students adjust to college-level expectations
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Oct 1, 2024 • 38min
958: Building Global Innovation Ecosystems - with Viviana Gropengiesser, CEO, Talent Kick
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In this episode, #958, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Viviana Gropengiesser, CEO, Talent Kick
YOUR cohost is Rick Dwyer, Fractional Revenue Executive, Background Performer
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Talent Kick fostering entrepreneurship among Swiss university students?
What strategies does Talent Kick employ to build strong, diverse startup teams?
How does the program balance technical skills with soft skills in entrepreneur development?
What role do university partnerships & mentors play in Talent Kick's success?
How is Talent Kick adapting to serve both local & global innovation ecosystems?
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Viviana's insights on managing stakeholder relationships, including investors & corporations
Talent Kick's approach to developing founder agreements & conflict resolution
Thoughts on the impact of AI on startups & entrepreneurship education
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Sep 30, 2024 • 36min
957: Innovation & Collaboration - with Dr. Randy Frisch, President, City University of Seattle
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In this episode, #957, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #302, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Randy Frisch, President, City University of Seattle
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is City University of Seattle innovating to serve international & working adult students?
What strategies is City U employing to reduce reliance on Title IV funding?
How is the university collaborating with major employers like Boeing & Amazon?
What role does AI play in City U's educational model & future plans?
How is City U adapting to regulatory changes & advocating for higher education?
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Randy's insights on structuring business partnerships for education benefits
City U's approach to developing flexible, employer-aligned certificate programs
Thoughts on the future of higher education & rebuilding public trust
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Sep 26, 2024 • 31min
956: Rewriting Futures - with Robert Gil, Re-Entry Department Manager, Prison Entrepreneurship Program
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In this episode, #956,
YOUR guest is Robert Gil, Re-Entry Department Manager, Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP)
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,
How does PEP prepare incarcerated individuals for successful re-entry into society?
What makes PEP unique among prison education & rehabilitation programs?
How does PEP's curriculum blend entrepreneurship, leadership, & personal development?
What role does mentorship & community support play in PEP's success?
How can individuals & organizations get involved with supporting PEP's mission?
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Sep 25, 2024 • 37min
955: EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", Part 5 - w/ Dr. Ryan T. Hartwig Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vanguard University, & Hosts Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon & Andy Benis
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This episode continues the EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", part 5,
YOUR hosts are Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University & Andy Benis, Chief of Staff at Los Angeles Pacific University.
Today's special guest is Dr. Ryan Hartwig, Provost at Vanguard University.
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