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It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, President Series #376, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science⁠⁠YOUR cohost is ⁠Kevin Harrington⁠, Co-Founder & CEO, ⁠Rize EducationYOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How did a former kindergarten teacher become president of a health sciences college? What challenges did higher education face during the COVID-19 pivot? How is Chinese medicine intersecting with Western healthcare systems? What strategies can address the nursing shortage in America? How will AI transform education while preserving human skills? Topics include:Leading the largest college of Chinese medicine in the United States Creating global education experiences through online learning Balancing technology & traditional healing practices Addressing the nursing shortage through academic preparation Reducing higher education costs through innovative staffing models Focusing on mission-aligned program development 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, sponsored by CoursedogYOUR guest is Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community CollegeYOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at CoursedogYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does GateWay Community College manage complex program versions across clock hour, credit & non-credit programs?What makes registered apprenticeships challenging to implement & how do community colleges bridge that gap?How is GateWay preparing for Arizona's semiconductor workforce accelerator program?Why is maintaining innovation culture critical for workforce-focused colleges?How does academic leadership balance external noise with core operational functions?Topics include:Multi-modal program management strategiesRegistered apprenticeship implementationSemiconductor workforce developmentInnovation & rapid curriculum adaptationTechnology integration in operationsStudent-centered mission momentsListen 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, please consider ⁠support our efforts to keep us going!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe!In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff UniversityYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Lightfoot define academic integrity & why does he see it as "what we do"?What challenges come with having students from 120 different countries & 85% international F1 students?How is Westcliff embracing AI as a "thought partner" & helping faculty overcome their fears?What is the SMART program & how does it foster real-world collaboration?How does a B Corp university measure success & prove academic standards beyond enrollment numbers?Topics include:Academic integrity as following through & doing what you say you're going to doThe importance of patience & understanding in a multicultural learning environmentUsing AI as a creative tool for research, teaching & student projectsThe challenge of detecting AI misuse across three layers: direct use, integrated tools & translationsBuilding collaboration skills through real client projects with faculty mentors 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 C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film AcademyYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation InsightsHow did the Georgia Film Academy become a national model for film industry education?What makes Georgia the #3 film production location in the United States?How does GFA bridge the gap between academic education & workforce readiness?Why is industry experience crucial in film education faculty?How is GFA adapting to technological changes like AI & virtual production?Topics include:Creating pathways for students from diverse backgrounds into the film industryPartnering with major studios like Disney, Netflix & NBC UniversalBuilding a consortium model across Georgia's higher education institutionsSecuring unique partnerships with industry unions in a right-to-work stateEmploying industry veterans with over 1,000 years of combined experienceEmbracing technological evolution while maintaining focus on student successListen 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, President Series #374, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City UniversityYOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow did NJCU overcome a projected $22 million operating deficit? What strategic steps led to the first balanced budget in seven years? How is the university preparing for a strategic merger with Kean University? What does it mean to lead a university in your home community as a first-gen graduate? How can regional public universities honor their mission while embracing transformation? Topics include:Achieving financial stability through difficult but necessary decisions Transforming a fiscal emergency into institutional renaissance Preserving the mission of serving first-generation, underrepresented students Streamlining academic portfolio to focus on high-demand programs Securing over $24 million in state stabilization funding Cultivating a "culture of possibility" where students are empowered Creating a sustainable future through strategic merger initiative Overhauling transfer pathways to become the most transfer-friendly university in New Jersey For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Finding strength in community during crisis leadership Processing the emotional weight of leading institutional change Responding to critics while staying mission-focused Bringing a generational perspective to higher education leadership Building confidence in an institution's resilience despite challenges 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, sponsored by CoursedogYOUR guest is Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community CollegeYOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at CoursedogYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does integrating academic & student affairs create synergy for student success? What makes the "Pedagogy of Real Talk" transformative for community colleges? How can institutions build belonging that restarts every semester? Why is community engagement beyond workforce development essential? How does disaggregated data drive equity-minded initiatives? Topics include: Integrated leadership model Wraparound services & peer tutoring Learn & earn biotech programs Asian-American & Hispanic student success Community vibrancy framework 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 #EdUpIn this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is Dr. Adam Redhead, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Andrew CollegeYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Adam define academic integrity & what role does fostering an ethical learning culture play? What unique challenges does Andrew College face with a student body that's 85-90% athletes? How is AI changing the landscape of academic integrity & what boundaries should be drawn? What support systems does Andrew College provide to help students succeed without cheating? How is Andrew College developing a college-wide policy on AI use for Fall 2025? Topics include:Academic integrity as more than avoiding cheating - cultivating an ethical mindset The importance of student support systems including tutoring centers & 24/7 online help Using AI checkers transparently to deter misconduct rather than to catch & punish The benefits of hands-on learning experiences that AI cannot replace Creating authentic assessments like oral exams & project-based learning The future of academic integrity as partnerships rather than just policies The need to redefine what integrity looks like in the 21st century classroom 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 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 ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Vanessa Roth Didyk, CEO, ZeeMeeYOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe SallustioHow is ZeeMee helping students build community before they arrive on campus?What makes their engagement platform different from typical social media?How are predictive analytics helping universities prevent melt & improve retention?What strategies are universities using to convert prospects with ZeeMee's data?How is ZeeMee's AI ensuring student safety while building community?Topics include:Leading a successful pivot to create a student-focused community platformAchieving engagement levels that compete with major social appsDeveloping 90% accurate prediction models for student enrollment behaviorsCreating powerful roommate-matching capabilities that reduce anxietyProviding actionable data to help universities target at-risk studentsImplementing AI safety features to protect students in online communitiesSupporting enrollment teams with targeted student insightsAddressing Gen Z's needs for authentic connections & reduced anxietyListen 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, President Series #373, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Lee Lambert, Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College DistrictYOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Foothill-De Anza positioned within Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem?What leadership approaches help navigate today's complex higher education landscape?How can college leaders effectively embrace technological innovation?Why is experimentation & play critical for institutional adaptation?How might community colleges maintain equity focus during technological transformation?Topics include:Managing through multiple disruptions while staying mission-focusedLeading De Anza as California's #1 transfer institutionEmbracing technological change through personal experimentationCreating permission spaces for innovation at all organizational levelsBalancing social challenges with technological accelerationForecasting higher education's future through historical contextMaintaining integrated values across personal & professional spheresReconnecting education with play, discovery & experimentationRecognizing the increasing importance of liberal arts educationFor #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:Addressing transfer challenges through technologyReflecting on fundamental educational skills in a digital ageAnticipating consolidation in higher education's futureEmbracing interdisciplinary approaches to educationCreating collision spaces for creativity & innovationMaintaining focus on foundational learning despite technological changeListen 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 #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Kim Fahey, CEO, Collegis Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi BlincoHow did a company spin out from a single university partner to serve 52 higher education institutions? What does it mean to combine data, technology & talent to drive real impact for students? How is AI transforming higher education marketing, recruitment & retention services? Why do schools need clean data & proper processes before technology solutions can succeed? How can institutions stay competitive in today's challenging higher education landscape? Topics include:Spinning out from university operations to create a well-funded higher ed services startup The "Connected Core" platform partnership with Google processing petabytes of student data Moving beyond "shelf wear" technology to integrated solutions that drive measurable outcomes Real-time AI coaching for enrollment staff & automated marketing optimization Supporting institutions through demographic changes & market uncertainty with data-driven strategies 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 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!