
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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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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Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:
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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Sep 24, 2024 • 42min
954: Global Vision, Local Impact - with Dr. Anthony Lee, President, Westcliff University
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In this episode, #954, President Series #301, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony Lee, President, Westcliff University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Westcliff University addressing the needs of international students?
What strategies is Westcliff employing to achieve consistent growth?
How is the university balancing online, hybrid, & in-person learning experiences?
What role does athletics play in Westcliff's educational model?
How is Westcliff adapting to serve both local & global student populations?
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Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:
Anthony's insights on managing flexible scheduling & course offerings
Westcliff's approach to integrating technology & AI in education
Thoughts on the future of higher education & the value of degrees
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Sep 23, 2024 • 42min
953: Hands-On & High-Tech - with Dr. Joel English, President, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
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In this episode, #953, President Series #300, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Joel English, President, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is AIM addressing the critical shortage of aircraft technicians?
What impact did COVID-19 have on the aviation industry & AIM's operations?
How does AIM balance hands-on training with online learning components?
What strategies does AIM use to collaborate with airlines & manufacturers?
How is AIM navigating the political landscape as a proprietary institution?
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Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:
Joel's thoughts on the future of online education in skilled trades
AIM's approach to integrating virtual & augmented reality in training
Insights on the evolving perception of career & technical education
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Sep 18, 2024 • 43min
952: The Business of Style - with Ron Marshall, President, & Scott Carnz, Provost, LIM College
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In this episode, #952, President Series #299, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Ron Marshall, President, & Scott Carnz, Provost, LIM College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is LIM College preparing students for careers in the business of fashion?
What strategies is LIM employing to attract & retain international students?
How is the college balancing in-person & online learning experiences?
What role does New York City play in LIM's educational model?
How is LIM adapting its curriculum to address sustainability & technology in fashion?
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Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:
Ron & Scott's insights on ensuring long-term institutional sustainability
LIM's strategies for expanding international recruitment & partnerships
Thoughts on developing corporate training programs for the fashion industry
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Sep 17, 2024 • 53min
951: The Future of Work Meets Higher Ed - with Eddie Lin, Co-Founder, NexusEdge Education
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In this episode, #951, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Eddie Lin, Co-Founder, NexusEdge Education
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Daria J. Willis, President, Howard Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is NexusEdge bridging the gap between employer needs & higher education curriculum?
What strategies can institutions use to integrate industry-recognized credentials into their programs?
How can community colleges better prepare students for local workforce needs?
What role does faculty buy-in play in successful EdTech implementation?
How can higher education evolve to maintain relevance while preserving its core mission?
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Sep 16, 2024 • 42min
950: First Choice University - with Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia
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In this episode, #950, President Series #298, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UWG reimagining student services with its innovative Momentum Center?
What strategies is Brendan employing to create a "first choice" experience for students?
How is UWG balancing academic programs with experiential learning opportunities?
What unique challenges & opportunities come with transitioning to NCAA Division I?
How is Brendan fostering a culture of innovation & adaptability at UWG?
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Brendan's insights on UWG's transition to NCAA Division I
His perspective on the future of higher education & institutional scaling
Thoughts on adapting higher education to serve a more diverse student population
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Sep 11, 2024 • 39min
949: Law School 101 for College Presidents - with Dr. Joyce Jacobsen, Former President & Current Professor, & Lou Guard, VP & General Counsel, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
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In this episode, #949, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Dr. Joyce Jacobsen, Former President & Current Professor, & Lou Guard, VP & General Counsel, Hobart & William Smith Colleges
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has the legal landscape in higher education evolved over the past 15 years?
What are the key challenges facing college administrators in this new era of litigation & regulation?
How can institutions balance compliance with their core educational mission?
What role does in-house counsel play in navigating complex legal issues on campus?
How are emerging technologies & societal changes shaping legal considerations in higher ed?
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Extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:
Insights on the most pressing legal issues facing higher education today
Discussion of how recent regulatory changes are impacting institutions
Predictions on future legal challenges for colleges & universities
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Sep 9, 2024 • 48min
948: Saddle Up for Learning - with Adam Rifkin, Hollywood Director & Malcolm McDowell, Actor, Last Train to Fortune (LTTF)
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In this episode, #948, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Adam Rifkin, Hollywood Director &
Malcolm McDowell, Actor, Last Train to Fortune (LTTF)
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does "Last Train to Fortune" celebrate the power of literature & education?
What unique challenges did Adam face in bringing his mother's script to life?
How does Malcolm's portrayal of Cecil Peachtree honor the passion of educators?
What message does this Western send about the enduring value of books in the digital age?
How can films like this inspire a renewed interest in classic literature?
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