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YOUR Higher Education Podcast
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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Jun 21, 2024 • 21min
909: LIVE From the 2024 Career Education Convention - with Dana Hutton, Chief Marketing & Enrollment Management Officer, Southeastern College
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by LeadSquared, & recorded in person at the 2024 Career Education Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana,
YOUR guest is Dana Hutton, Chief Marketing & Enrollment Management Officer, Southeastern College.
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jun 21, 2024 • 30min
908: LIVE From the 2024 Career Education Convention - with Jim Bologa, Chief Executive Officer, Porter and Chester Institute
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #284, brought to YOU by LeadSquared, & recorded in person at the 2024 Career Education Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana,
YOUR guest is Jim Bologa, Chief Executive Officer, Porter and Chester Institute.
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jun 21, 2024 • 14min
907: LIVE From the 2024 Career Education Convention - with Matt Chinn, Chief Operating Officer, UNISA, Inc.
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by LeadSquared, & recorded in person at the 2024 Career Education Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana,
YOUR guest is Matt Chinn, Chief Operating Officer, UNISA, Inc.
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jun 20, 2024 • 17min
906: LIVE From the 2024 Career Education Convention - with Elizabeth Herron, VP Sales & Solutions and Andrew Benson, VP Operations - CARS
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by LeadSquared, & recorded in person at the 2024 Career Education Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana,
YOUR guests are Elizabeth Herron. & Andrew Benson, Vice President Sales & Solutions and Vice President of Operations at Collegiate Admissions and Retention Solutions.
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jun 20, 2024 • 25min
905: LIVE From the 2024 Career Education Convention - with Josh Swayne, CEO Charter Colleges and Gary Thorup, VP Operations, MDT Marketing
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by LeadSquared, & recorded in person at the 2024 Career Education Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana,
YOUR guests are Josh Swayne, CEO at Charter Colleges and Gary Thorup Vice President of Operations at MDT Marketing.
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jun 20, 2024 • 21min
904: LIVE From the 2024 Career Education Convention - with Jenn Lyles, Executive Director at Beauty Schools Marketing Group
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by LeadSquared, & recorded in person at the 2024 Career Education Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana,
YOUR guest is Jenn Lyles, Executive Director, Beauty Schools Marketing Group.
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jun 20, 2024 • 20min
903: LIVE From the 2024 Career Education Convention - with Allen Garber, Vice President & General Manager, Diamond SIS
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by LeadSquared, & recorded in person at the 2024 Career Education Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana,
YOUR guest is Allen Garber, Vice President & General Manager, Diamond SIS
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Jun 19, 2024 • 42min
902: Empowering the Overlooked - with Eric Glustrom, CEO & Founder, Watson Institute
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #902, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Eric Glustrom, CEO & Founder, Watson Institute
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
What fundamental disconnect between higher education outcomes & the needs of students & employers inspired Eric to found the Watson Institute back in 2013?
With major employers becoming the "new universities," how is the Watson Institute partnering with corporations to develop tailor-made talent programs?
Beyond training, how do the Watson Institute's fellowship programs foster purpose alignment, self-actualization, & long-term mentorship for rising leaders?
From a 99% skill application rate to 67% of alumni still connecting with mentors 10 years later, what outcomes demonstrate the Watson Institute's transformational impact?
As income alone is an incomplete metric, how is the Watson Institute redefining & measuring student success through the lens of self-actualization?
What key lessons has Eric learned about driving sustainable, systems-level change in education through an entrepreneurial approach?
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Jun 18, 2024 • 46min
901: The Epicenter of the Future - with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San José State University
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In this episode, #901, & President Series #283,
YOUR guest is Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San José State University
YOUR cohost is Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President, John A. Logan College,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, how is San Jose State leveraging its unique location to provide students with cutting-edge learning experiences & career opportunities?
With major tech companies like Nvidia, Adobe, & Zoom just minutes away, how is San Jose State partnering with employers to co-create curriculum & embed classrooms in corporate spaces?
As a majority-minority institution serving many first-generation students, what strategies is San Jose State employing to build diverse talent pipelines into the tech industry?
Despite skepticism about the value of college, how is San Jose State demonstrating the transformative power of higher education, with outcomes like a 96% job placement rate?
From stackable credentials to accelerated master's programs, what innovative models is San Jose State exploring to make the path to a degree more flexible & affordable?
With the rapid advancements in AI & related fields, how is San Jose State staying agile in preparing students for the jobs of the future while also instilling timeless skills like critical thinking?
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Jun 17, 2024 • 47min
900: Navigating Higher Ed's Perfect Storm - with Deanne D’Emilio, President, Gwynedd Mercy University
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In this episode, #900, & President Series #282,
YOUR guest is Deanne D’Emilio, President, Gwynedd Mercy University
YOUR cohost is Robert Ferrilli, CEO & Founder, Ferrilli
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What perfect storm of factors are converging to create unprecedented challenges for higher ed leaders today, from enrollment declines to financial pressures?
How has Gwynedd Mercy's strong Mercy mission & 75-year legacy of female leadership prepared it to weather the current storm?
From a $31.5 million real estate deal to a $10 million gift for a healthcare innovation campus, how is Gwynedd Mercy investing in academic excellence & institutional resilience?
With a 96% placement rate & top 6% ranking for 10-year earnings, what is Gwynedd Mercy's "special sauce" for driving powerful student outcomes?
As institutions shutter in the competitive Philadelphia market, how can the nationwide network of Mercy colleges collaborate to chart a sustainable path forward?
What does the brewing "AI revolution" mean for Gwynedd Mercy's mix of liberal arts & professional programs, from nursing to computer science?
Amidst a dominant narrative of higher ed disruption & irrelevance, how can mission-driven institutions like Gwynedd Mercy reaffirm the transformative value of a college degree?
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