The EdUp Experience

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #933, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is David Bradley, Owner, Big Head Bob LLC YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How did the character of Big Head Bob evolve from a childhood doodle to a multi-faceted educational brand What is the core message of Big Head Bob, & how does it help children & adults address their differences & challenges? How is Big Head Bob being used as a tool for social-emotional learning in schools? What partnerships & collaborations is Big Head Bob pursuing, including potential work with NASA? How does Big Head Bob address the challenges of social media & technology use among young people? What are David's future plans for expanding the Big Head Bob brand into television, streaming, & other media? How can educators & parents use Big Head Bob resources to support mental health & personal growth? 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, #932, President Series #289, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Lester McCorn, President, Clinton College YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠ How has Lester's vision for Clinton College evolved since his inauguration, & how does it align with the historic missions of HBCUs? What is the Work College model, & how is Clinton College implementing it to provide value & career preparation for students? How do Lester's experiences as a pastor & community organizer influence his leadership approach at Clinton College? What initiatives has Clinton College launched to support student success & retention, such as the Academic Success Center? How is Clinton College expanding its global educational opportunities through programs like the HBCU China Exchange? What are the key components of Clinton College's 125th anniversary capital campaign, & how will they enhance the student experience? How does Clinton College's "Excellence Without Excuse" mantra cultivate a culture of high achievement among students & 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! 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, #931, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference, YOUR guest is Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine YOUR cohost is ⁠Jonaed Iqbal⁠, Talent Program Manager, ⁠NoDegree.com⁠ YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights How can students & educators in higher education identify & leverage "opportunity set B" - the unasked opportunities available to them for growth? How should higher education institutions teach & frame the concept of failure & experimentation to students? What cross-disciplinary skills will be most valuable for students entering the workforce in the next several years, particularly in light of AI & automation? How can higher education better prepare students for real-world experiences & develop crucial interpersonal "soft skills"? What lessons can higher education take from Jason's career journey & his concept of "working your next job"? How can students build experience & "put in the reps" to prepare for bigger opportunities? What role does optimism & resilience play in navigating careers and changes in higher 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! 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, #930, President Series #288, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Kate Ferrel, President, Nicolet College YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠ How is Kate implementing her leadership philosophy of empathy, transparency, & servant leadership at Nicolet College? What innovative approaches is Nicolet College taking to strategic planning & accreditation preparation? How is the college fostering diversity, equity, & inclusion through initiatives like the Indigenous Advisory Council & open & inclusive academics? What steps is Nicolet College taking to support students impacted by the pandemic & create engaging learning experiences both on-campus & online? How does Kate use humor & optimism in her leadership, especially when addressing serious challenges in higher education? What unique opportunities does Nicolet College's natural setting provide for student learning & experiences? 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 This EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", continues with episode 4: "Pulling On The Same End of the Rope" YOUR hosts are ⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University & ⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠, Associate VP of Marketing and Interim VP of Enrollment at Los Angeles Pacific University. Listen in to #EdUp! 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, #928, YOUR guest is Nina Rees, Former President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared How are charter schools adapting to prepare students for jobs that may not exist yet in the age of AI? What innovative models like project-based learning are charter schools implementing to foster student curiosity & creativity? How are charter schools partnering with higher education institutions to create pipelines for diverse student recruitment? What challenges are charter schools facing in terms of funding, politics, & talent pipeline? How can charter schools expand their reach beyond urban areas to more communities? What role can education play in addressing broader societal challenges like polarization & climate change? How might the upcoming election impact education policy & funding at the federal & state levels? Listen in to #EdUp! 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, #927, & President Series #287, YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Ross Gittell, President, Bryant University YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠  How is Bryant University focusing on professional development & strong outcomes for students in a challenging higher education landscape? What value does an integrated residential & academic experience provide that online education cannot match? How did Ross' experience as chancellor of New Hampshire's Community College System inform his approach at Bryant? What data & transparency are needed to demonstrate higher education's return on investment to skeptical audiences? How can universities build strong community & human connections in an increasingly digital world? What innovations does Ross foresee as institutions adapt to demographic changes & other challenges? How can higher education leaders restore public trust & highlight education's broader societal value beyond just financial outcomes? Listen in to #EdUp! 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 continues the EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", part 3, YOUR guest is Dr. Frank Rojas, VP Enrollment, Bay Path University⁠ YOUR hosts are ⁠⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠⁠, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at ⁠Point Loma Nazarene University⁠ & ⁠⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠⁠, Associate VP of Marketing and Interim VP of Enrollment at ⁠Los Angeles Pacific University⁠. Listen in to #EdUp! 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!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Support EdUp at ⁠⁠The EdUp Merch Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠ We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #925, YOUR guest is Dr. Nancy Hubbard, Dean of the College of Business, University of Lynchburg, & Educational Consultant, Higher Ed Heart YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How is the University of Lynchburg adapting to challenges facing higher education, including enrollment declines & financial pressures? What strategies is Dr. Hubbard implementing to create innovative, multidisciplinary programs that attract students & fill market niches? How can universities better align their offerings with student interests & workforce needs? What role should boards play in guiding institutions through difficult financial decisions & potential restructuring? How can universities communicate & implement necessary changes while maintaining morale & retaining talent? What lessons from the corporate world on change management & strategic planning can be applied to higher education? How can struggling institutions evaluate their options, including potential mergers or closures? What does Dr. Hubbard see as the future landscape of higher education, & how can institutions position themselves to thrive? Listen in to #EdUp! 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, #924, YOUR guest is Jason T. Evans⁠, Chief Operating Officer, ⁠Tennessee State University⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How did Jason transition from a 40-year military career to becoming the first Chief Operating Officer at Tennessee State University? What transferable leadership skills from the military are most valuable in higher education? How is Tennessee State University adapting to Nashville's population growth & economic expansion? What is the "Four the Future" campaign, & how is it addressing enrollment challenges for public universities in Tennessee? How does Jason view the ongoing debate about the value of a four-year college degree? What role do HBCUs play in providing opportunities for students & preparing them for future careers? How does Jason approach implementing change in complex organizations like universities? Listen in to #EdUp! Resources: TSU is part of Four the Future, a statewide initiative to showcase the value of a four-year degree for Tennesseans. Learn more at fourthefuturetn.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FourTheFutureTN/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-the-future-tn/ 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!