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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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Feb 19, 2024 • 41min
812: Press Start for Success - with Philip Courtney, CEO, Urban Arts, & Cynthia Williams, President, Wizards of the Coast & Hasbro Gaming
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guests are Philip Courtney, CEO, Urban Arts, & Cynthia Williams, President, Wizards of the Coast & Hasbro Gaming
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
Why do we need more gaming in schools?
Want to explore the science behind gaming's impact on learning & human development?
Why is the gaming industry the future of work?
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Feb 14, 2024 • 36min
811: What Makes a College Stand Out - with Leocadia I. Zak, President, Agnes Scott College
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #260
YOUR guest is Leocadia I. Zak, President, Agnes Scott College
YOUR guest co-host is Sania Khan, Vice President, Innovation, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
What key elements contribute to a distinctive & high-impact student experience?
Why is creative problem-solving an essential competency for colleges to remain competitive & better serve students?
What does Leocadia see as the future of Higher Education?
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Feb 13, 2024 • 33min
810: How to Combat Poor College Money Habits - with Robin Saks Frankel, Lead Editor, Credit Cards, USA Today
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Robin Saks Frankel, Lead Editor, Credit Cards, USA Today
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
Why can't schools alone fix the money skills gap?
Want to get tips for avoiding credit card marketing traps, maximizing financial aid, & encouraging good credit card behavior?
What is driving American consumer debt?
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Feb 12, 2024 • 34min
809: How to Create an Effective Board - with Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman Americas, JLL
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman Americas, JLL
YOUR host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix & host of EdUp Insights!
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
What are some insider tips on constructing a high-performing yet sustainable board?
What are a few innovative ways higher education can generate revenue through strategic partnerships & leveraging existing assets?
Why do major private equity firms still see higher education as a worthwhile long-term investment, even with current headwinds?
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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 4min
808: How to Build a Connected Campus Community - with Dr. Jonathan Koppell, President, Montclair State University
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #259
YOUR guest is Dr. Jonathan Koppell, President, Montclair State University
YOUR guest co-host is Cole Clark, Managing Director, Higher Education, Deloitte
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
What are some strategies for fostering connections between a university & its local community?
What are the pressing needs for colleges & universities to embrace new technologies & teaching models?
What does Jonathan see as the future of Higher Education?
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Feb 6, 2024 • 53min
807: How AI is Changing the Student Experience - with Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover, President, Houston Community College - Southeast
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #259
YOUR guest is Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover, President, Houston Community College - Southeast
YOUR guest co-host is Chike Aguh, Senior Advisor, The Project on Workforce, Harvard University & Former Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
What's the impact of AI on students, faculty, & administrators?
How does Frances balance empathy & strategy when leading a major institution?
What's the evolving role of community colleges today?
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Feb 5, 2024 • 49min
806: What Creates Enduring University Partnerships - with Dr. Joianne L. Smith, President, Oakton College, & Anne Brennan, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs & College Transitions
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #258
YOUR guests are Dr. Joianne L. Smith, President, Oakton College, & Anne Brennan, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs & College Transitions
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. William Heineman, President, North Shore Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
How did Oakton College create an innovative transfer agreement with a top 10 university?
Which software & structures clarify student pathways?
Why are community colleges higher education’s future?
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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 6min
805: What's Driving the College Value Debate - with Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, Director & Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, Director & Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Chuck Ambrose, Senior Education Consultant, Husch Blackwell
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
What are some political & cultural factors influencing current debates over college's worth?
Why is college transparency, more than ever, key for accountability, public trust, & student success?
What does Anthony see as the future of Higher Education?
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Jan 30, 2024 • 53min
804: EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series - w/ Dr. Helen Zaikina-Montgomery, President, Leech Lake Tribal College, & Anna Sheppard, President, White Earth Tribal & Community College
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #256 & 257, & part of an EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series,
YOUR guests are Dr. Helen Zaikina-Montgomery, President, Leech Lake Tribal College, & Anna Sheppard, President, White Earth Tribal & Community College
YOUR hosts are Dr. Joe Sallustio & Dr. Erica J Moore, Vice President for Indigenous Institutional Transformation, American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
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Jan 29, 2024 • 50min
803: How to Revolutionize Education Access - with Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Chuck Johnson, President at Vincennes University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
How did Indiana auto-enroll over 46,000 students into financial aid programs?
Why did tying graduation to FAFSA completion increase aid by $70 million dollars?
How does embedding graduate retention into funding models keep top students in-state?
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Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!
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We make education YOUR business!