The EdUp Experience

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Dr. Jeff Shaman, Interim Dean of Columbia University Climate School YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco This episode explores Columbia's innovative Climate School, the first new school at Columbia in over 25 years, & its solution-focused approach to climate education. The conversation examines how the Climate School prepares students to tackle real-world challenges through interdisciplinary programs, industry partnerships & hands-on experience. Dr. Shaman discusses the school's successful MA in Climate & Society program, upcoming MS in Climate degree, & how graduates are finding impactful roles across corporate, government, nonprofit & academic sectors. Key topics include curriculum development, joint programming with other schools, career placement success & the critical role of climate education in addressing global sustainability challenges. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #339, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Frank Neville, President, Millsaps College YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠⁠Rize Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights the innovative approaches to higher education at Millsaps College, a private liberal arts institution in Jackson, Mississippi. President Neville shares his vision for continuous improvement & innovation in delivering value to students & the community. The conversation explores how Millsaps adapts its liberal arts tradition to meet modern workforce needs while maintaining its mission of producing community leaders. Key topics include integrating AI into teaching & learning, creating sustainable innovation mechanisms within academic structures, & the role of higher education in changing students' life trajectories. President Neville discusses the importance of balancing tradition with innovation, emphasizing how institutions must evolve to meet changing community needs while maintaining core educational principles. The discussion also covers strategies for implementing AI solutions, curriculum redesign, & the critical role of faculty creativity in driving institutional innovation. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #338, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. Brian Noland, President, East Tennessee State University YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio his episode highlights ETSU's mission to serve the Appalachian region & its role as a healthcare education hub. President Noland discusses ETSU's impact as an institution of 14,000 students & 2,600 faculty/staff, emphasizing their focus on first-generation students & healthcare education through their Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, & Nursing. The conversation explores ETSU's response to the opioid crisis, including establishing the Over Mountain Recovery Center & receiving $10 million in grant funding for treatment programs. ETSU stands out with 40% of graduates being first-generation college students & 70% of regional healthcare practitioners being ETSU alumni. The discussion delves into managing rapid-fire challenges in higher education leadership & emphasizes the importance of post-secondary education beyond traditional degrees. Throughout the episode, President Noland shares insights on the evolution of student mental health services & the significant impact of social media on higher education. In the extended subscriber-only conversation, listeners learn about ETSU's innovative partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield - a 2.5-year accelerated computer science degree program with 100% job placement. President Noland discusses the challenges of scaling such partnerships, including faculty shortages in high-demand fields like nursing & computer science, where industry salaries outcompete academic positions. He also shares insights on balancing regional service with finite resources through targeted program development & the importance of P20 education focus in raising educational attainment levels in Appalachia. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #337, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. ⁠⁠John B. King, Chancellor, State University of New York (SUNY) YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights the transformative work happening at SUNY & the broader impact of the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the country. Chancellor King shares his vision for the 64-campus system, emphasizing their commitment to excellence, affordability, & student success. The conversation explores SUNY's economic impact of $31 billion & serving approximately 370,000 degree-seeking students annually. Chancellor King discusses how he manages his role through three P's: politics, people, & policy. Key topics include SUNY's leadership in AI research with a $400 million investment, partnerships with companies like Micron bringing 50,000 jobs to Syracuse, & innovative approaches to workforce development through micro-credentials & apprenticeships. The discussion also covers the importance of civic engagement, including the Empire State Service Corps initiative with 500 SUNY students doing public service work. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● 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 the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guests are John Brzozowski, CEO, & Mark Ewen, VP of Sales, IPClear, & Mark Albert, CIO, DeSales University YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights how institutions can monetize their unused IPv4 addresses through network modernization & transformation. The conversation explores how IPClear helps universities identify, optimize & monetize their IPv4 assets while preparing for IPv6 adoption. The discussion reveals how DeSales University worked with IPClear to consolidate their IP addresses from over 10,000 to less than 55, resulting in millions in revenue, improved network security & performance. The experts share insights on the current IPv4 market & the future transition to IPv6. Key topics include network asset optimization, revenue generation opportunities for institutions, technical transformation processes & the importance of education around digital assets in higher education. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #336, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College YOUR cohost is Dr. Larry Schall, President, New England Commission of Higher Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights the transformative work happening at Holyoke Community College & the broader impact of community colleges in higher education. Dr. Timmons shares his vision for institutional innovation & student success, emphasizing their unapologetic commitment to removing barriers for students. The conversation explores the impact of Mass Connect & Mass Reconnect programs, resulting in a 12.8% enrollment increase & the addition of 13 new full-time faculty positions. Dr. Timmons discusses the reimagining of DEI through the creation of a division of people, culture & equity. Key topics include community college value proposition, serving diverse student populations, & innovative approaches to student retention & completion. The discussion also covers the role of AI in education & the importance of workforce development. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education⁠ 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guests are Dr. Davie Gilmour, Chair, & Dr. Kate-Conway Turner,  Chair-Elect, Middle States Commission on Higher Education YOUR cohost is Dr. Heather Perfetti, President & CEO, Middle States Commission on Higher Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio Recording live from the Middle States annual conference in Philadelphia with over 1,600 attendees, this episode brings together key leadership to discuss the state of higher education accreditation & its impact on student success. Dr. Gilmour reflects on her tenure as chair, highlighting the challenges & achievements through COVID while Dr. Conway Turner shares her vision for the future of Middle States. Both leaders emphasize the critical role of accreditation in ensuring quality education & student success. The conversation explores Dr. John B. King Jr.'s inspiring keynote address as Chancellor of SUNY, the importance of social media advocacy in higher education, & how Middle States continues to adapt to changing administrative landscapes while maintaining its core mission. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #335, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising last year. Drawing from her unique 32-year journey through various roles at Washburn - from faculty to fundraising chief to provost & now president - Mazachek shares how the institution leverages its distinctive funding model, combining local sales tax revenue, state funding, & tuition to create innovative programs like Washburn's Promise & Thrives scholarships that have transformed community engagement & enrollment growth. While maintaining a steadfast commitment to personalized, in-person education, Mazachek reveals how Washburn strategically positions itself in northeast Kansas's expanding economy, particularly with developments like the Panasonic battery plant. She offers valuable insights into creating institutional clarity, managing technological integration, & building a workplace culture that earned Washburn recognition as a "Great College to Work For" - all while staying true to their core mission of providing transformative educational experiences that serve both immediate workforce needs & long-term career development. Premium Subscriber Extended Episode: In an exclusive conversation, Dr. Mazachek provides a candid look at her transition from a 15-year tenure in fundraising to the presidency, sharing unexpected challenges of the role & her vision for higher education's future. She discusses the delicate balance of workforce preparation & degree completion, offering unique perspectives on how regional institutions must evolve to meet changing economic & educational demands while maintaining financial sustainability. Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #335, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President, Texas A&M University YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio Texas A&M University President General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, shares insights on leading one of America's largest public universities with 80,000 students & a $3 billion annual budget. As President since December 2023, Welsh emphasizes balancing rapid growth with infrastructure needs, maintaining educational quality, & preserving the University's core values while adapting to changes in higher education & technology. Key Points: Institutional Scale: 80,000 students, 9,000 faculty, 11,000 staff/contractors Growth Management: Implementing 5-year pause on undergraduate growth to address capacity issues Research Impact: $1.3 billion in annual research expenditures Student Demographics: 94% of undergraduates from Texas, strong international graduate presence Academic Focus: 25,000 engineering students (1/3 of student body), 44% STEM degree growth in 10 years Athletic Program: 600 student-athletes, 87% graduation rate Infrastructure Priorities: Addressing classroom size, parking, housing capacity Technology Approach: Embracing AI while maintaining educational quality Leadership Philosophy: Emphasizing shared governance and team-based decision-making Future Vision: Maintaining land-grant mission while expanding graduate/online programs Listen in to #EdUp Do 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 AN #EdUp PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER TODAY⁠⁠ - $19.99/month or $199.99/year (Save 17%)! Want YOUR org to cover costs? Email: EdUp@edupexperience.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #334, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Laura Ipsen⁠⁠, President & CEO, ⁠⁠Ellucian YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Huston-Tillotson University embracing technology & AI in Austin's tech ecosystem? What makes HTU unique as the oldest institution of higher learning in Austin? How is HTU preparing students to be forerunners of innovation? Why is HBCU representation crucial in AI development & implementation? What role do soft skills & leadership development play in student success? How is the upcoming HBCU AICon helping shape the future of AI in education? Listen in to #EdUp Do 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.com 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 ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!