The EdUp Experience

Dr. Amy Bosley, President of Northwest Vista College, leads a transformative discussion on redefining academic integrity and assessment in higher education. She highlights how AI can be a democratizing force rather than a threat, fostering authentic student engagement. The conversation touches on the institution's innovative School of Emerging Technologies and the integration of humanities into tech programs. Bosley also advocates for personalized assessment techniques, emphasizing critical thinking over traditional testing methods to prepare students for a technology-driven job market.

It's YOUR time to #EdUpStay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.comIn this episode, President Series #379, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Kettering's 100-year-old cooperative education model prepare students for the workforce? What makes a 12-week rotation between classroom & professional work so effective? How do students graduate with 2-2.5 years of professional experience alongside their degree? What creates 99-100% placement rates for Kettering graduates? How does real-time industry feedback transform curriculum & teaching methods? Topics include:Revolutionary cooperative education model alternating classroom learning & professional work Students as paid employees with benefits during their co-op rotations Partnership with 500+ companies worldwide across multiple industries Faculty adapting curriculum based on real-time industry feedback from students Early career pivoting opportunities allowing students to find their true passion Breaking the traditional "hunting & gathering" talent acquisition approach Listen in to #EdUpThank 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!P.S. Support the podcast trusted by higher ed leaders. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com

It's YOUR time to #EdUpStay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.comIn this episode, brought to YOU by UwillYOUR guest is Dr. Amelia Parnell, President, NASPAYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How is NASPA building community among 14,000+ student affairs professionals? What strategies are improving student health & wellbeing on today's campuses? How is the organization supporting professionals across 2,000+ institutions? What role does research & policy analysis play in advancing student affairs? How is NASPA adapting to incorporate AI & new technologies? Topics include:The unique value of NASPA's 100+ year history in higher education Creating personalized membership experiences & curated professional pathways Implementing effective conferences & knowledge communities for networking Developing resources focused on student health, safety & wellbeing Expanding research capacity to identify current & future trends in student affairs Listen in to #EdUpThank 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!P.S. Support the podcast trusted by higher ed leaders. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com

It's YOUR time to #EdUpStay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.comIn this episode, President Series #378, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon UniversityYOUR cohost is ⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠Rize EducationYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco⁠, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠EducationDynamics How is Eastern Oregon University serving its unique rural student population?What strategies are improving student success & retention in a frontier setting?How is the university creating a supportive culture for faculty & staff wellness?What role does online education play in providing equitable access in rural America?How is EOU addressing the rural-urban divide in higher education attainment?Topics include:Balancing online & in-person education for different student demographicsCreating "one-stop shop" support services for first-generation studentsImplementing mental health resources through innovative Canvas programsDeveloping professional development opportunities despite budget constraintsExpanding access through new initiatives like adults in custody education programsListen in to #EdUpThank 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!P.S. Support the podcast trusted by higher ed leaders. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Academic Strategy, Instructure YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Ryan define academic integrity in the age of AI & why traditional definitions are fundamentally changing? Why is banning AI tools like looking at the internet as a productivity killer in the 1990s? What can educators learn from Ryan's global travels about different approaches to AI & academic integrity? How are students in developing nations approaching AI differently than those in North America & Europe? Why is Ryan predicting a "wave of AI feral children" crashing onto higher education? Topics include:The shift from effort-based to outcome-based measures of academic integrity Why AI literacy must be part of preparing good members of society The need to redesign assessments that can't be "gamed" by AI How AI can be both the cause of & solution to academic integrity challenges The importance of teaching students the "why" behind assignments to prevent shortcuts Moving from "don't use AI" to "here's how to use AI ethically" Creating collaborative AI policies involving teachers, students & administrators The difference between AI as a cheating tool vs. AI as an assistant for learning Why the focus should be on ensuring learning happens, not blocking technology The critical need for human expertise as the "human in the loop" with AI tools Listen in to #EdUpThank 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 ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Jay Paterno, Former Coach, Penn State University, & Author of BlitzedYOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights How is the new 12-team playoff format affecting student-athletes' academic performance? What mental health challenges are emerging in the NIL & transfer portal era? How are gambling & social media creating new pressures for college athletes? Topics include:Balancing athletic demands with academic priorities in extended playoff seasons Navigating the professionalization of student-athletes through NIL & revenue sharing Examining coaching stability & recruitment challenges in the expanded playoff format Listen in to #EdUpThank 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!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!

Gavin Cooney, CEO and Founder of Learnosity, is revolutionizing educational technology with innovative tools. He discusses how AI is enhancing assessment creation and feedback, leading to doubled completion rates in GED programs. Gavin explains the unique 'building block' approach of Learnosity, ensuring accessibility for diverse learning needs. He emphasizes the role of AI in reducing faculty workload while improving student engagement, advocating for educational leaders to embrace these technological shifts for future success.

It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges? What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse? How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota? What strategies are improving retention & course completion rates? How is fundraising success tied to student success initiatives?Topics include:Leading a financial turnaround to achieve a balanced budget Serving 71% of students who bring in transfer credits Creating new enrollment pathways for adult learners Increasing retention rates by 6% over five years Growing fundraising totals beyond the previous six years combined Implementing multimodal education to meet diverse student needs Supporting faculty-initiated student success programs Addressing workforce needs in Northern Minnesota For #EdUp Supporters only via the extended conversation:Finding meaning amid difficult leadership decisions Building a diverse, young & talented leadership team Balancing student-centered focus during workforce reductions Navigating the challenges of being a "student affairs president" Creating team culture in traditionally siloed environments Listen in to #EdUpThank 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!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to ​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!

It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. Greer Murphy, Director, Academic Integrity Office, UC Santa Cruz, & Vice President for Strategy at the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Murphy define academic integrity as "practice" & why does transparency & trust matter most?What surprised her most during her first year building a centralized Academic Integrity Office at UC Santa Cruz?Why does academic integrity bring out such strong emotions & how does it connect to identity & belonging?What did their study of 100 US academic integrity policies reveal about support & accessibility?How can institutions create vulnerability-safe spaces for students & faculty to ask integrity questions?Topics include:Academic integrity as transparent practice & truthful reflection of abilities, not perfectionThe challenge of centralizing integrity work across 10 undergraduate colleges at a major public universityHow students & faculty experience integrity concerns as identity-threatening & face-threateningThe paradox of open-access institutions having more legalistic, harder-to-understand policiesBuilding community & solidarity rather than falling into silos of faculty vs. students vs. administratorsListen in to #EdUpThank 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 ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!

It's YOUR time to #EdUpClick here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #375, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace? What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions? How has the definition of "traditional" & "non-traditional" students blurred in today's educational landscape? Why is focusing on education rather than just degrees critical for institutional success? How can higher ed institutions design for the future instead of managing decline? Topics include:Celebrating 130 years while reimagining programs like engineering tech & game design Creating innovative collaborative programs in creative arts therapies Leveraging agility as a state public institution to respond to opportunities Embracing the modern learner's expectations for both digital & human connections Supporting first-generation & minoritized student populations in North Central Massachusetts Addressing food & housing insecurity while delivering quality education Eliminating barriers to enrollment & educational access For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Navigating the experience of being the first female president in 130 years Building a "coalition of the willing" leadership approach Challenging socially constructed expectations in higher education Shifting focus from degree completion to educational experience Rethinking the credit hour & degree structure for the future of higher ed Listen in to #EdUpThank 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!P.S. If YOU like what YOU hear, feel free to ​ ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!