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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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Apr 3, 2025 • 38min
Why Coaching, Not Policing, Is the Future of Academic Integrity - with John Woods, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, University of Phoenix
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,YOUR guest is John Woods, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, University of PhoenixYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi, CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Woods define academic integrity & its philosophy at University of Phoenix?What strategies does an online university use to ensure academic integrity?How does University of Phoenix integrate AI tools ethically in their curriculum?What approach does faculty take when AI misuse is suspected?Why does the university focus on "coaching" rather than punishing students?Topics include:Creating a comprehensive AI philosophy statement & policyDesigning varied assessment methods that work in an online environmentTeaching proper & ethical use of AI through dedicated elective coursesUsing AI detection as a teaching opportunity rather than punishmentEmbedding discipline-specific AI tools throughout program curriculaThe future of AI as a 24/7 personalized tutor while maintaining integrityListen 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!

Apr 2, 2025 • 38min
Why Branding & Differentiation Are Critical for University Success - with Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler University
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #358, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler UniversityYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow can universities leverage partnerships for growth & sustainability?Why is branding & differentiation critical in higher education?How can institutions expand their impact through mental health initiatives?What role does AI play in the future of education & student well-being?How can graduate institutions drive innovation in higher ed?Topics include:Expanding health & equity initiatives in educationStrengthening alumni engagement & community partnershipsThe impact of global education & collaborationInnovating in graduate education for the future workforceBuilding strong institutional trust & leadershipNavigating enrollment shifts & sustainability strategiesFor #EdUp Subscribers only via the extended conversation:Leadership philosophy for new university presidentsBuilding institutional trust & credibilityStrategies for long-term sustainability in higher edExpanding mental health initiatives in educationThe future of partnerships in higher educationInnovations in student engagement & retentionListen 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!

Apr 1, 2025 • 47min
How AI & Humanity Can Transform Teacher Education - with Dr. Susanne Thompson, President, Moreland University
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #357, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Dr. Susanne Thompson, President, Moreland UniversityYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow can new institutions innovate without bureaucratic constraints?Why is mindset crucial for handling regulatory changes?How can AI enhance rather than replace teacher-student connections?What makes the cohort model effective for teacher preparation?How can for-profit institutions maintain focus on student success?Topics include:Creating innovative teacher preparation programsMaintaining student-centered policies & operationsLeveraging AI as an educational toolBuilding strong faculty-student relationshipsSupporting career changers entering educationDeveloping professional learning communitiesFor #EdUp Subscribers only via the extended conversation:Leadership philosophy for growing institutionsBuilding infrastructure for scaleMaintaining institutional agilityCreating inclusive educational pathwaysFuture trends in higher education deliverySupporting underserved populationsListen 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!

Mar 31, 2025 • 35min
What's Next for AI in Higher Ed? - with Max Spero, CEO, Co-founder, Pangram Labs
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodConYour guest is Max Spero, CEO, Co-founder, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Pangram Labs detecting AI-generated content?What makes their detection technology more accurate than competitors?How are institutions setting boundaries for appropriate AI use?Why is AI governance becoming crucial in higher education?How can faculty use AI detection as a learning enhancement tool?Topics include:AI usage boundaries in educationStudent learning & critical thinking skillsPreparing students for workplace AI governanceStartup journey & challengesFuture of AI detection technologyListen 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!

Mar 28, 2025 • 22min
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Fritz Vandover, Distributed Learning Program Analyst, University of Minnesota
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New OrleansYOUR guest is Fritz Vandover, Distributed Learning Program Analyst, University of MinnesotaYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is the University of Minnesota supporting online & hybrid program development?What role does Coursera play in the university's non-credit offerings?How are they helping students with "some credit, no credential" return to finish degrees?What impact does flexible program support have on enrollment growth?How are micro-credentials & alternative pathways being incorporated?Topics include:Online Program Support Services (OPSS)Coursera partnership & specializationsCredit for prior learning policiesRe-enrollment pilot for returning studentsSupporting program development across multiple campusesListen 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!

Mar 27, 2025 • 20min
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Dr. Carolyn G. Anderson, NeuroPerformance Coach, Elite Wellness
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New OrleansYOUR guest is Dr. Carolyn G. Anderson, NeuroPerformance Coach, Elite WellnessYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is neuro-performance coaching transforming student success in higher education?What role does mind-brain connection play in academic achievement?How can institutions better bridge the high school to college transition?What impact does technology adaptation have on student retention?How are visualization techniques driving improved educational outcomes?Topics include:Mind controls brain, brain controls bodyProfessional athlete visualization techniquesTransition challenges from K-12 to higher edAdults "transform" rather than "develop"Purpose-finding for student retentionListen 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!

Mar 26, 2025 • 54min
Why Healthcare Partnerships & Local Community Focus Drive Molloy’s Success - with James Lentini, President, Molloy University
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, President Series #356, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is James Lentini, President, Molloy UniversityYOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, Rize EducationYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow is Molloy University adapting to competitive higher ed landscape?What role does financial sustainability play in institutional success?How can Catholic institutions differentiate their programs?What impact does HSI designation have on STEM initiatives?How are healthcare partnerships driving regional workforce development?Topics include:Record first-year enrollmentNet tuition revenue growthCatholic & Dominican heritage$3.5M NSF grant for STEM diversityHealthcare & biotech partnershipsClinical placement challengesLeadership team alignmentMission integration & inclusionLocal community impactFuture partnership modelsListen 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!

Mar 25, 2025 • 37min
How Two College Closures Shaped One Leader's Mission to Transform Admissions - with Kathy Belletty, Staff Member When Sanford Brown Institute & Culinary Academy of Long Island Closed
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodConYOUR guest is Kathy Belletty, Owner of Motivate With K.A.T. (Admissions & Enrollment Leadership Training Company), Host of EdUp Edge: The Scoop on Career Schools, Leadership & Life Hacks, & Staff Member When Sanford Brown Institute & Culinary Academy of Long Island ClosedYOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024.During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus executive director, & dean of students.Dr. Keehn is the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of professionals affected by their college closing. In THE CLUB, people share their stories & socialize around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education.How did experiencing two college closures impact staff morale?What role does transparency play in managing institutional decline?How do sudden closures affect personal life decisions?What emotional toll does closure take on staff members?How can resilience emerge from institutional failure?Topics include:Leadership transparency in crisisStaff support during closurePersonal impact of closuresCareer transitionsAdmissions team developmentListen 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?Do YOU want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp?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!

Mar 24, 2025 • 34min
How Universities Can Balance AI Challenges & Academic Integrity in 2025 - w/ Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director, Academic Integrity & Triton Testing, UC San Diego, & Author, The Opposite of Cheating
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, the 1st of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs (they will be having a webinar on the State of AI Detection in 2025 - click here to register),YOUR guest is Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director, Academic Integrity & Triton Testing Center, UC San Diego, & Author of The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AIYOUR cohost is Bradley Emi, CTO, Pangram LabsYOUR host is Elvin FreytesHow does Dr. Gallant define academic integrity & its importance beyond academics?What are the challenges of establishing academic integrity offices at universities?Why does UC San Diego focus on teaching rather than policing when addressing academic integrity?How is student acceptance of responsibility different between traditional cheating & AI-generated content?What assessment approaches can help maintain academic integrity while supporting learning?Topics include:Using the "cheating moment" as a teachable moment for student growthCreating secure assessment environments that maintain equity & accessibilityThe importance of treating students with respect during integrity violationsWhy Honor Code systems often fail without proper institutional supportDesigning assessments that reduce temptations to cheat while supporting learningPlans for expanding testing centers across the California university systemListen 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!

Mar 21, 2025 • 19min
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Nekima Horton, Director, Dallas College
It's YOUR time to #EdUpIn this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New OrleansYOUR guest is Nekima Horton, Director, Dallas CollegeYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioIn this compelling episode, Horton shares valuable insights about grant implementation & how she helps institutions effectively utilize federal funding.Horton reveals her unique role as a contractor who implements grant programs, hires & trains staff, manages budgets, & handles all reporting requirements.With 20 years of experience in grants & contracts, Horton brings deep knowledge in creating compliant programs & helping institutions maximize their funded initiatives.She makes a powerful case for why institutions need to understand their contracts & the constitution when dealing with federal grants, emphasizing the importance of continuing operations despite policy uncertainties.The conversation explores how Dallas College uses grant funding to develop programs in construction, business management & other high-demand fields that serve their Hispanic student population.Horton shares practical insights about the importance of compliance & effective reporting at various levels, while emphasizing the need for programs that support both faculty & students.Most intriguingly, she discusses her role in helping institutions get structured, organized & bankable for both traditional & non-traditional funding opportunities.Her perspective on the value of bringing an outside perspective to institutional initiatives provides valuable context for understanding today's higher education funding landscape.For anyone interested in grant management's future, this episode delivers actionable insights from an expert working to transform how institutions implement funded programs.Horton's combination of compliance expertise & student-centered programming makes this a must-listen conversation about effective grant strategies in today's higher education environment.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!