The EdUp Experience

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!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #939, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference ⁠YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Nicole Bien⁠, Chief Schools Officer, ⁠International Baccalaureate YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How does the International Baccalaureate framework prepare students for college & careers? What strategies does IB use to maintain consistency across 162 countries while allowing for cultural adaptation? How is IB integrating artificial intelligence & wellbeing support into its programs? What impact does IB have on college enrollment & graduation rates compared to national averages How does IB's global network of 40,000 educators support schools in implementing the program? 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 for subscribers includes: Her insights on balancing rigor & wellbeing in education IB's latest initiatives in artificial intelligence & education 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, #938, President Series #293, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference ⁠YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. William "Rusty" Kennedy⁠, President, ⁠Andrew College YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How is Andrew College adapting to serve students in rural Southwest Georgia? What strategies is Rusty employing to grow enrollment & add 4-year degree programs? How is Andrew College balancing its Methodist affiliation with the need for financial sustainability? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a small, private college in 2024? How is Rusty building a new leadership team to drive institutional change? 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 for subscribers includes: Rusty's approach to overcoming institutional inertia Key traits he looks for when hiring new cabinet members His candid perspective on the future of higher education 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, #937, President Series #292, & brought to YOU by Parallels - use coupon code EDUP10 for YOUR 10% discount! YOUR guest is Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President, Goldey-Beacom College YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How has Goldey-Beacom College evolved from its 1886 founding as a business penmanship school to its current status as a liberal arts college with a strong business focus? What strategies has Colleen implemented to adapt Goldey-Beacom's curriculum & delivery methods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? How is Goldey-Beacom addressing the challenges of relevance & employability through stackable certificates & industry partnerships? What unique advantages does Goldey-Beacom's large unrestricted endowment provide, & how is Colleen leveraging this resource for the college's future? How does Colleen balance the need for technological advancement with budget constraints at a small institution? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want to hear the extended conversation of this episode & 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, 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, #936, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Daniel R. Porterfield⁠, President & CEO, ⁠Aspen Institute⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio What is the Aspen Institute & how does it serve its mission? How does the Aspen Institute focus on the human element in an increasingly technology-driven world? What are the key components of the Aspen Institute's fellowship programs & how do they impact leaders? How is the Aspen Institute working to improve community colleges through its College Excellence Program? What is the American Talent Initiative & how is it increasing access for low-income students at selective colleges? How is the Aspen Institute addressing issues of free speech & pluralism on college campuses? What are the main arguments in Dan's new book "Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth"? How does Dan envision the future of higher education & its role in society? 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, #935, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Victoria Papalian⁠, COO, ⁠Udacity YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How does Udacity create industry-relevant, hands-on learning experiences? Why is constantly updating curriculum crucial in fast-changing tech fields? What are Udacity's new programs in Generative AI & how do partnerships with tech giants like Google enhance them? How has the recent acquisition by Accenture impacted Udacity's mission? What is the significance of Udacity's $24 million scholarship program with AWS in democratizing tech education? How does Udacity partner with higher education institutions like Western Governors University? What are "nanodegrees" & how do they fit into Udacity's various learning modalities? What is Victoria's vision for the future of post-secondary education, particularly regarding individualized learning paths? 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, #934, President Series #290, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Michael Avaltroni⁠, President, ⁠Fairleigh Dickinson University YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠ How did Michael's experience as an undergraduate chemistry student at Fairleigh Dickinson influence his decision to stay & contribute to the institution for over two decades? What have been the most significant challenges & rewards at each stage of Michael's career at Fairleigh Dickinson, from faculty member to founding dean & now president? How has Michael's background in research & innovation influenced his approach to academic leadership & program development? What advice would Michael give to other higher education leaders looking to build & sustain impactful partnerships? What are the key components of Fairleigh Dickinson's Latin Student Success Program & how has it effectively uplifted underrepresented groups? How does Michael envision the future of higher education in terms of inclusivity & accessibility for all students? How has Michael integrated lessons from Walt Disney's vision into his strategic initiatives at Fairleigh Dickinson? 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!