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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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Nov 8, 2023 • 51min
739: Resistance to Change in Higher Ed - with Dr. Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, President in Residence at Harvard Graduate School of Education, & Author
Dr. Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, shares insights on resistance to change in higher education. He discusses the challenges faced by change-makers in academia, the need to question orthodoxies, and creating ambidextrous organizations. The speakers also explore impediments to effective pedagogy and potential solutions to make education more accessible.

Nov 7, 2023 • 45min
738: Redefining Assessment in an AI Age - with Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
Why & how should higher education redefine assessment in an AI age?
How has Turnitin evolved from its inception to the fast changing technology environment we all find ourselves in today?
What does Annie see as the future of higher education?
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Nov 6, 2023 • 51min
737: Reskilling Adults Affordably - with Benny Boas, CEO at Upright Education
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Benny Boas, CEO at Upright Education
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
How can community colleges provide affordable, in-demand digital skills training to adults looking to switch careers?
What creative ways can higher education institutions partner with workforce training companies to expand offerings without significant upfront costs?
What does Benny see as the future of Higher Education in response to AI, automation, remote work, & the need for lifelong learning & reskilling?
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Nov 4, 2023 • 25min
736: EdUp Student Health & Wellness Mini Series - with Host Gwyneth Giangrande & Guest Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Arizona State University
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, part of an EdUp Student Health & Wellness Mini Series,
YOUR guest is Dr. Chris Howard, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Arizona State University
YOUR host is Gwyneth Giangrande
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Nov 4, 2023 • 19min
735: LIVE from Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM) 2023 - with Stead Halstead, Director of IT of Bushnell University
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, recorded LIVE from Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM) 2023 conference in Orlando, Florida
YOUR guest is Stead Halstead, Director of IT of Bushnell University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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Nov 1, 2023 • 50min
734: How Faculty Can Become More Approachable - with Chris Morett, President of Co|Here Campus & Workplace
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Chris Morett, President of Co|Here Campus & Workplace
YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer at Education Dynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
How can faculty be more approachable & build deeper connections with students to improve retention & the overall college experience?
What innovative ideas can make college campuses more welcoming & inclusive spaces where diverse students feel they belong?
What is the future of higher education & how can institutions adapt to the changing needs of students in an increasingly complex world?
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Oct 31, 2023 • 18min
733: Who is Gwyneth Giangrande?
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Gwyneth Giangrande
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
Why should YOU get to know Gwyenth?
Why should YOU start to follow her work?
What does Gwyneth see as the future of Higher Education?
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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
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We make education YOUR business!

Oct 30, 2023 • 37min
732: What's Hot in Higher Ed Marketing - with Stephen Jendraszak & Myla Edmond, Co-Chairs of the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guests are Stephen Jendraszak & Myla Edmond, Co-Chairs of the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
What are the hot topics right now in higher education marketing?
What does it take to put on the premier marketing event for higher education?
What's the future of higher education marketing?
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We make education YOUR business!

Oct 25, 2023 • 39min
731: How to Stay Relevant in the AI Age - with Edward D. Hess, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, & Author of Own Your Work Journey
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Edward D. Hess, Professor Emeritus of Business Administration, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, & Author of Own Your Work Journey!: The Path to Meaningful Work & Happiness in the Age of Smart Technology and Radical Change
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Linda Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
How can humans stay relevant in the AI age by developing critical thinking skills?
Does education need big reforms for the technological future?
What does Edward see as the future of Education?
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Oct 24, 2023 • 46min
730: How Social Annotation is Transforming Teaching & Learning - with Dan Whaley, Founder & CEO of Hypothesis
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Dan Whaley, Founder & CEO of Hypothesis
YOUR cohost is Dr. Janet Spriggs, President of Forsyth Technical Community College
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
How can social annotation software increase student engagement & comprehension in the classroom?
What are some creative ways that instructors are using Hypothesis to transform their teaching?
What does Dan see as the future of Higher Education?
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
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We make education YOUR business!


