The EdUp Experience

It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guests are Natalie Walther, Director, Solutions Marketing, Lyquaia Purcell, Senior Director, Digital Transformation, Ellucian⁠⁠YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠What does the 2025 Student Voice Report reveal about modern learners?Why is financial uncertainty still a primary barrier for students?How are dual enrollment students showing the most interest in non-degree programs?What are the top three reasons students stop out (& it's not about degree value)?What 5 things do stopouts need to return to their education?Topics include:Insights from 2024 & 2025 Student Voice ReportsUnderstanding the barriers to enrollment & retentionAddressing student financial stress & anxietyImproving transfer & re-enrollment processesCreating flexible learning options for diverse student needsListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Amy Ervin-Harrison, Principal Consultant, ForresterYOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠What did the Total Economic Impact (TEI) study reveal about Ellucian Colleague SaaS?How does moving to SaaS improve institutional security posture?Why is data transparency critical for informed decision-making?How does modernization help institutions overcome the "squeaky wheel" problem?What role does the Ellucian community play in institutional success?Topics include:133% ROI from Ellucian Colleague SaaS deploymentSecurity benefits of cloud-based solutionsStudent experience improvements through modernizationCreating a single source of truth for institutional dataGenerating new revenue streams through data-informed decisionsListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Rodrigo Cotelo, Senior Solutions Consultant II, EmburseYOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠How is Emburse transforming expense management in higher education?What innovative "reshop" technology is saving institutions money on travel?Why is the "changing of the guard" accelerating technology adoption?How does AI streamline expense approvals & detect potential fraud?What role does visibility play in efficient financial operations?Topics include:Streamlining T&E expenditure processesSaving 3% or more on travel costs through reshop technologyReducing expense report time from hours to minutesAI-powered receipt analysis & fraud detectionModernizing change management for shorter attention spansListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guests are Lee Brintle, CEO, Greg Soare, Vice President of Global Accounts, CourseLeafYOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠How is CourseLeaf transforming curriculum management to improve student success?Why is efficiency in academic operations critical for better student outcomes?How are catalog & syllabus tools streamlining administrative processes?What role does AI play in developing innovative curriculum solutions?How is CourseLeaf helping institutions adapt to Banner SaaS migrations?Topics include:Streamlining curriculum management & governance processesReducing administrative burden through integrated systemsMaking course catalogs more accessible & user-friendlyEmpowering faculty with intuitive syllabus creation toolsApplying AI to enhance academic operationsListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guests are Lacey Gerard, Director of Experience Design, & Bill Blackford VP of Global Talent Management, EllucianYOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠How is the JMU-Ellucian internship program reimagining workforce development?Why is student career readiness critical for successful transitions to employment?How are ethicist & storyteller roles transforming software development teams?What role does AI play in developing innovative administrative tools?How is the program accelerating student skill development and professional growth?Topics include:Bridging the gap between college & the workforceTransforming classroom learning into practical experienceCreating a cohort-based internship modelDeveloping both technical & soft skillsAI-powered skill gap analysis toolsLearn more from this crew at #elive25 this Monday April 7, 2025 at 4:30pmET at their track session: “From the Classroom to the Boardroom"Listen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, sponsored by Coursedog,YOUR guest is Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community CollegeYOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager at CoursedogYOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi BlincoHow did Edison State achieve record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2024?What drives successful workforce development partnerships?How does the College Credit Plus program serve high school students?Why is standardization critical for online learning success?What makes student support services so impactful?Topics include:Record enrollment growth strategiesIndustry & workforce partnershipsDual enrollment opportunitiesOnline program developmentStudent support & successClosing the feedback loopCommunity college mission & impactListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want to get YOUR organization to pay for YOUR subscription? Email ⁠⁠⁠EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Richard Forrest, Chief Product & Experience Officer, ESM SolutionsYOUR cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney, Principal Strategic Specialist, EllucianYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is ESM Solutions partnering with Ellucian to streamline procurement?Why is "off contract spend" a challenge for higher education institutions?How are experience cards transforming purchasing approvals?What role does budget visibility play in procurement confidence?How is AI being integrated into the procurement process?Topics include:Simplifying the procurement experienceReducing approval times from months to minutesConsumer-focused purchasing interfacesBudget visibility at point of purchaseAI-powered procurement researchListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,YOUR guest is Rupa Saran, Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Technology Officer, Coast CollegesYOUR cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney, Principal Strategic Specialist, EllucianYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Coast Community College District leading modernization with SaaS?What's the difference between a "pilot" & a "demonstration" project?How is the California Community College system creating a Common Cloud Data Platform?Why is speed essential when implementing technology for student success?How is AI being integrated to combat fraud & enhance student learning?Topics include:System-wide demonstration projectsData centralization for 2.1 million studentsCombating financial aid fraudFaculty adoption of AI toolsStudent-centered technology implementationListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New OrleansYOUR guests are Jonathan Shores, Chief Enrollment Officer, The University of the Cumberlands, & Drew Melendres, Cofounder, DegreeSightYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is University of the Cumberlands serving students in rural Appalachia?Why is credit transfer transparency critical for prospective students?How has Cumberlands simplified its website & cost modeling?How is DegreeSight revolutionizing the credit transfer process?What role does AI play in improving transfer credit evaluation?Topics include:Strategic enrollment partnershipsSimplifying the student experienceFaculty governance & credit transfer challengesAI-powered credit evaluationStudent-centered decision makingListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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 #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New OrleansYOUR guest is Matt Norsworthy, Director of Integrated Solutions & Business Development, UPCEAYOUR cohost is Eric McGee, Senior Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication, EducationDynamicsYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioWhat is UPCEA & how does it serve higher education institutions?How are institutions using alternative credentials to boost enrollment?What types of institutions are joining UPCEA's membership community?How does the networking platform benefit members?What research & resources does UPCEA provide to support institutions?Topics include:Online continuing & professional educationAlternative credentials & non-credit programsMembership benefits & networking opportunitiesAnnual conferences & the Convergence conferenceResearch collaboration & shared best practicesListen in to #EdUpDo YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development?Do YOU want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?Then ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BECOME AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)!Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.comThank 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!