The EdUp Experience

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  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? Listen in to #EdUp! 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 Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024!  BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! 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, #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? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development & get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month - this life long founders rate will end on December 31, 2024 - then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! 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, #947, President Series #297, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna⁠, President, ⁠Monroe Community College YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Monroe Community College adapting to serve a diverse student population? What strategies is DeAnna employing to boost enrollment & retention in challenging times? How is MCC balancing workforce development with providing comprehensive education? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a community college in 2024? How is DeAnna fostering innovation & community partnerships at Monroe Community College? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: DeAnna's journey to becoming a community college president Her perspective on the future of community colleges Insights on leading an institution that's driving economic growth in the Rochester, New York area 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, #946, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Jeff Dinski⁠, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, ⁠Ellucian⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Ellucian helping higher education institutions adapt to changing student needs & expectations? What strategies is Jeff employing to drive innovation & growth at Ellucian? How is Ellucian balancing traditional degree programs with emerging non-degree credentials? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading strategy at a major ed tech company in 2024? How is Jeff fostering a culture of student-centric innovation in higher education technology? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! 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, #945, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Teri Williams⁠, President & COO, ⁠OneUnited Bank YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the country, serving low to moderate income communities? What strategies is Teri employing to promote financial literacy & wealth building? How is OneUnited Bank balancing digital banking with maintaining a community presence? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a Black-owned bank in 2024? How is Teri fostering a culture of innovation & collaboration between banking & education? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! The extended ad-free conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Teri's insights on the importance of Black-owned banks Her vision for the future of financial literacy & education Thoughts on balancing traditional banking with innovative technology 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, #944, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Aimée Eubanks Davis⁠, Founder & CEO, ⁠Braven YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Braven partnering with universities to serve first-generation & low-income students? What strategies is Aimée employing to build social capital & career readiness? How is Braven balancing employer needs with providing a well-rounded education? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a nonprofit in higher education in 2024 How is Aimée fostering a culture of innovation & collaboration between universities & employers? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! The extended ad-free conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Aimée's insights on employer perspectives regarding college degrees Her vision for the future of higher education & workforce development Thoughts on balancing skills-based hiring with the value of a bachelor's degree 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, #943, President Series #296, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg⁠, President, ⁠Athens State University YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Athens State University serving upper-division & adult learners? What strategies is Catherine employing to assess prior learning & offer flexible degree options? How is Athens State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading an upper-division institution in 2024? How is Catherine fostering a culture of innovation & strategic planning at Athens State? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Extended conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Catherine's journey to becoming a university president Her perspective on the future of higher education Insights on leading a 200-year-old institution that has reinvented itself multiple times 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, #942, President Series #295, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Harrison Keller⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board⁠, & Incoming President at the ⁠University of North Texas YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Brenda Hellyer⁠, Chancellor, ⁠San Jacinto College YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson⁠, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee, ⁠San Jacinto College⁠, How has Texas transformed its community college finance system? What major accomplishments occurred during Harrison's tenure as Commissioner? How is Texas using data to drive improvements in higher education? What unique challenges & opportunities await Keller as he transitions to UNT? How can universities & community colleges partner to meet workforce needs? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! 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, #941, President Series #294, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference ⁠YOUR guest is Dr. Chad Brown⁠, President, ⁠Zane State College YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How is Zane State College adapting to serve students in rural central Ohio? What strategies is Chad employing to grow enrollment & add new programs? How is Zane State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a community college in 2024? How is Chad fostering a culture of innovation among faculty & staff? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Extended conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Chad's approach to maintaining a student-first mindset His perspective on the future of higher education Insights on leading a college for 10+ years 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 This episode, #940, begins a new EdUp Mini Series, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference, "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 1: "Sustainable Growth Takes Transformational Change." YOUR guest is Dr. Melik Khoury, President & Chief Executive Officer, Unity Environmental University YOUR cohost is Gregory Clayton, President, Enrollment Management Services, EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How is Unity Environmental University adapting to serve the modern learner through innovative online & flexible program offerings? What challenges do traditional higher education institutions face in evolving their marketing, recruitment, & program delivery approaches to meet changing student needs? How can colleges & universities move beyond legacy thinking & processes to develop new educational products & reach untapped student markets? What role does data-driven decision making & a willingness to "fail fast" play in successfully launching new academic programs? How is the concept of the "modern learner" changing how institutions think about student demographics, modalities, & support services? What lessons can other institutions learn from Unity's transformation in embracing new delivery models while maintaining academic quality? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! 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!