The EdUp Experience

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education⁠ 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guests are Dr. Davie Gilmour, Chair, & Dr. Kate-Conway Turner,  Chair-Elect, Middle States Commission on Higher Education YOUR cohost is Dr. Heather Perfetti, President & CEO, Middle States Commission on Higher Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio Recording live from the Middle States annual conference in Philadelphia with over 1,600 attendees, this episode brings together key leadership to discuss the state of higher education accreditation & its impact on student success. Dr. Gilmour reflects on her tenure as chair, highlighting the challenges & achievements through COVID while Dr. Conway Turner shares her vision for the future of Middle States. Both leaders emphasize the critical role of accreditation in ensuring quality education & student success. The conversation explores Dr. John B. King Jr.'s inspiring keynote address as Chancellor of SUNY, the importance of social media advocacy in higher education, & how Middle States continues to adapt to changing administrative landscapes while maintaining its core mission. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #335, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising last year. Drawing from her unique 32-year journey through various roles at Washburn - from faculty to fundraising chief to provost & now president - Mazachek shares how the institution leverages its distinctive funding model, combining local sales tax revenue, state funding, & tuition to create innovative programs like Washburn's Promise & Thrives scholarships that have transformed community engagement & enrollment growth. While maintaining a steadfast commitment to personalized, in-person education, Mazachek reveals how Washburn strategically positions itself in northeast Kansas's expanding economy, particularly with developments like the Panasonic battery plant. She offers valuable insights into creating institutional clarity, managing technological integration, & building a workplace culture that earned Washburn recognition as a "Great College to Work For" - all while staying true to their core mission of providing transformative educational experiences that serve both immediate workforce needs & long-term career development. Premium Subscriber Extended Episode: In an exclusive conversation, Dr. Mazachek provides a candid look at her transition from a 15-year tenure in fundraising to the presidency, sharing unexpected challenges of the role & her vision for higher education's future. She discusses the delicate balance of workforce preparation & degree completion, offering unique perspectives on how regional institutions must evolve to meet changing economic & educational demands while maintaining financial sustainability. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #335, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President, Texas A&M University YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio Texas A&M University President General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, shares insights on leading one of America's largest public universities with 80,000 students & a $3 billion annual budget. As President since December 2023, Welsh emphasizes balancing rapid growth with infrastructure needs, maintaining educational quality, & preserving the University's core values while adapting to changes in higher education & technology. Key Points: Institutional Scale: 80,000 students, 9,000 faculty, 11,000 staff/contractors Growth Management: Implementing 5-year pause on undergraduate growth to address capacity issues Research Impact: $1.3 billion in annual research expenditures Student Demographics: 94% of undergraduates from Texas, strong international graduate presence Academic Focus: 25,000 engineering students (1/3 of student body), 44% STEM degree growth in 10 years Athletic Program: 600 student-athletes, 87% graduation rate Infrastructure Priorities: Addressing classroom size, parking, housing capacity Technology Approach: Embracing AI while maintaining educational quality Leadership Philosophy: Emphasizing shared governance and team-based decision-making Future Vision: Maintaining land-grant mission while expanding graduate/online programs Listen in to #EdUp Do 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)! Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #334, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Laura Ipsen⁠⁠, President & CEO, ⁠⁠Ellucian YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Huston-Tillotson University embracing technology & AI in Austin's tech ecosystem? What makes HTU unique as the oldest institution of higher learning in Austin? How is HTU preparing students to be forerunners of innovation? Why is HBCU representation crucial in AI development & implementation? What role do soft skills & leadership development play in student success? How is the upcoming HBCU AICon helping shape the future of AI in education? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Rachel Rosenfeldt, Executive Director & Head of Training Services, Kotter YOUR cohost is Roy de Vries⁠, Learning Innovator, ⁠aNewSpring YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How does Kotter approach training in today's volatile environment? How do they make training stick across different modalities? What is the "change muscle" & how is it developed? Why is personalized learning becoming increasingly important? How do organizations measure the impact of learning & development? What does the future of learning look like? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP) YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco⁠, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How does UOP maintain curriculum relevancy through regular program health checks? What role does data play in assessing & updating academic programs? How is AI being integrated into academic & operational processes? Why are career services & outcomes critical for today's learners? How does leadership adapt to virtual environments & emerging technologies? What drives UOP's commitment to serving non-traditional students? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode,  part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Emma Lynne DeRoss, Student When University of the Arts Closed YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024. During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus  executive director, and dean of students. Dr. Keehn is the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of professionals affected by their college closing. In THE CLUB, people share their stories and socialize around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education. How do students cope with sudden institutional closure? What role does community & support systems play during college closure How do scholarship recipients navigate the transfer process? What measures can help students prepare for potential closures? How can institutions better manage communication during crisis? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #334, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Yorkville University's unique position as a private Canadian university shape its approach? What drives the "relentless welcome" philosophy for student experience? How is Yorkville adapting to serve graduate students through asynchronous learning? What role do signature learning outcomes play in preparing students for AI-driven careers? How are FlexYU classrooms transforming the learning environment? What strategies drive domestic & international student recruitment? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How is AI transforming education & what are the key features in Canvas for educators? Why is AI literacy critical for both educators & students in 2025? How can institutions balance AI adoption with cost management? What role does the global Instructure community play in education? How are AI tools improving efficiency for teachers, students & administrators? Why is preparing students for AI in the workforce essential? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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 #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #333, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University YOUR cohost is Casey Liddle, VP of Account Management, EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Marywood's unique "Bigger, Bolder & Better" vision shape its future? What drove the transition from corporate law to university presidency? How is Marywood adapting programs like architecture & aviation to meet modern demands? What role does digital marketing play in reaching today's students? How is virtual reality being integrated into classroom instruction? What strategies drive international student recruitment & program expansion? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com Thank 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!