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Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Incubeta, we welcome Jamie Merisotis, President and & CEO of the Lumina Foundation.  In this tremendous episode, we speak to Jamie about a range of topics related to the Lumina Foundation's work at local, state, and national levels to design an affordable learning landscape with the goal of educating 60% of American workers by 2025.  College has never been less affordable than it is now; financial aid hasn't kept pace with economic need; what students get in the end is still cloudy.  However, without some type of higher education, Jamie believes economic mobility is hindered significantly.  Jamie also discusses his book, "Human Work In The Age Of Smart Machines", and higher ed's responsibility to prepare people for work that ONLY humans can do.  Don't miss this episode! Jamie Merisotis is a globally recognized leader in philanthropy, education, and public policy.  Since 2008, he has served as president and CEO of Lumina Foundation, an independent, private foundation that is committed to making opportunities for learning beyond high school available to all.  He previously served as co-founder and president of the nonpartisan, Washington, DC-based Institute for Higher Education Policy, and as executive director of a bipartisan national commission on college affordability appointed by the U.S. President and Congressional leaders. Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Element451, we talk with Ross Morrison McGill, Founder & CEO, TeacherToolkit. Liz goes one on one with Ross to talk about all the tools that teachers need to provide maximum learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. They also talk about how Covid has created a trauma trifecta that includes, teachers, students, and parents. Listen in as two of LinkedIn's 2020 Top Voices in Education have a fascinating conversation around what teachers need in their toolkit! In November 2020, Ross was listed as one of 10 LinkedIn Top Voices in Education. In 2015, Ross was nominated as one of the ‘500 Most Influential People in Britain’ by The Sunday Times. Ross Morrison McGill, also known as @TeacherToolkit, is the ‘most followed educator on social media in the UK’. He works with pupils, teachers and school leaders all over the world, supporting teaching and learning, workload and mental health. His website has been accessed by 13.5 million teachers. A former deputy headteacher, Ross has been teaching for 27 years working in some of the most challenging secondary schools in London. Today, Ross is working on his 8th teaching book, studying for his EdD at Cambridge University and training teachers across the world... Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we talk with Kai Drekmeier, Co-Founder, InsideTrack. Liz and special guest host Dr. Stacey Gonzales, host of EdUp Edge K-12, talk with Kai about InsideTrack's origin story and mission. They have a very interesting conversation about what it means to coach students, why it is imperative (especially for first gen lower income students), and how to do it correctly!  Kai Drekmeier has made a life commitment to helping others as a leader and innovator in the field of education. As Co-founder and Chief Development Officer of InsideTrack, Kai plays a key role in supporting the growth and strategic direction of the company. Prior to InsideTrack, he co-founded SCORE! Educational Centers. Kai has also worked in secondary education and is involved with the boards of several non-profits dedicated to life-long education. Kai received a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Another episode sponsored by our great friends at MDT Marketing! Get your free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #68. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Marcheta P. Evans, President at Bloomfield College! Marcheta is an absolute force for good.  She discusses the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the Predominately Black Institution (PBI) status at Bloomfield College - where a majority of students are students of color.  Marcheta gives a history lesson regarding HBCUs and the PBI designation and the importance of Bloomfield to her economically disadvantaged students and why Bloomfield was ranked the highest in New Jersey for social mobility amongst higher ed institutions.  Marcheta is the first black President of Bloomfield and her impact is felt in the transparency of communication to students and her understanding of accessibility and affordability.  President of Bloomfield College, Marcheta P. Evans, Ph.D., was recently voted to serve as ACE Women’s Network-New Jersey’s Presidential Sponsor effective February 19, 2021. Evans became the first female and African American president of Bloomfield College on June 1, 2019, where she leads one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the nation and New Jersey’s only four-year Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).  Another episode sponsored by our great friends at MDT Marketing! Get your free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup.  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America‘s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Element451, we talk with Lisa Cohen Gevelber, Founder and VP of Grow With Google. With a commitment of one billion dollars, and one million Google employee staff hours, Grow With Google was created to (a) help small businesses leverage technology and (b) to create employment equitability by tearing down barriers for two-thirds of American workers looking for meaningful work without a college degree.  Lisa talks about how the Google certificates are the foundation of this economic opportunity initiative driven by Google to evolve the educational landscape.  GWG is already working with over 100 community colleges and many four-year institutions are also on board to offer credit for the GWG certificates.  With over 50,000 students completing certificates already, Lisa has helped develop GWG from economic opportunity to economic impact.  John Farrar, Director of Education at Google, guest hosts on this episode! Lisa Gevelber joined Google in January 2010 and runs Marketing for the Americas and for the Ads & Commerce business globally. She and her team help companies all over the world make the most of the web. They provide brands with data and insights on consumer trends, help marketers re-imagine storytelling, and support the growth of millions of small businesses. Lisa has more than 25 years of experience, including time spent at P&G, Intuit, and startups. Founder and VP, Grow With Google. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America‘s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Eric Williamson, Author, How to Work with Jerks!  Eric comes on the show to discuss how unprepared students are for the workforce - they simply don't know what to expect particularly when it comes to dealing with bad bosses.  Emotional intelligence is a necessary skill that is lacking in the leadership styles of bad bosses.  How to Work with jerks teaches employees how to be self-aware and deal with the adversity that comes from toxic leaders.  A further consequence of the books is an academy that Eric has created that teaches employees to "get stuff don't with people you can't stand".   As a professional development consultant, nationally recognized keynote speaker, and author of the book, “How to Work with Jerks,” Eric works at the intersection of professional development, leadership, and Emotional Intelligence. His programs help professionals manage conflict so that they can achieve their short-and long-term goals. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America‘s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode, sponsored by Element451, we talk with Dr. Jenny Rickard, President & CEO, Common App! Jenny speaks with Joe and Liz about the Common App’s focus on access and equity by increasing their support to community colleges and scholarship opportunities. Jenny mentions some alarming stats on the impact that Covid has had on first generation college students, and talks about where she would like to take the Comm App in the future. Jenny Rickard is President & Chief Executive Officer of The Common Application, a not-for-profit member organization committed to the pursuit of access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process. Each year, more than one million students, one-third of whom are first-generation, apply to college through Common App’s online application. Founded in 1975, Common App serves more than 800 member colleges and universities worldwide. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America’s leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #67. In this episode, sponsored by Element451, we welcome Dr. Wayne Frederick, President at Howard University!  Thank you for taking this amazing journey with us to episode #200!  In this episode, Wayne talks to us about why HBCU excellence is the message over HBCU relevance.  Wayne shares his passion for helping marginalized communities, particularly in the healthcare realm where black men and women are disproportionately affected.  Wayne also discusses Howard's history including its reluctant realization by a U.S. President.  Finally, Wayne discusses the future of higher education and the future of HBCUs in the higher education landscape. A distinguished scholar and administrator, Dr. Frederick has advanced Howard University's commitment to student opportunity, academic innovation, public service, and fiscal stability. Early in his tenure as president, Dr. Frederick pursued initiatives to streamline and strengthen university operations. He has overseen a series of reform efforts, including the expansion of academic offerings, establishing innovative programs to support student success, and the modernization of university facilities. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

The EdUp Experience is America's Leading Higher Education Podcast.  In this amazing episode, we welcome the President and CEO of NC-SARA, Dr. Lori Williams.  The focus of NC-SARA is communication and education programming - Lori speaks to the evolution of online learning where nearly every state has committed to making access to online education easier.  Lori helps us answer a burning question: Why is California not a member state of SARA?  Later in the episode, Lori talks about a key mission of access being at the center of NC-SARA operations.  This episode is a Masterclass for anyone in higher education attempting to understand regulatory bodies and their interconnectedness.  It's a must-listen for professional development. Lori Williams is president and CEO of NC-SARA and has over 25 years of experience in education. Prior to this role, she served as vice president at the WASC Senior College and University Commission. Previous positions include provost, vice provost, vice president, executive director, and other academic administrative roles. Lori has spoken at national and international conferences about adult and online learning and served as professor, thesis advisor, and mentor.  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Welcome back to America‘s leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode, sponsored by The Evolllution, we talk with Dr. Lenore Rodicio, Senior Fellow, The Aspen Institute! Elizabeth Leiba, joined by special guest host Holly Owens, host of EdUp EdTech, talk with Lenore about a range of topics including how to get more women in leadership, the need for community colleges to be the hub of their surrounding community, and why community college leaders need training to provide their teams with the skills necessary to assist students.  Lenore Rodicio is a nationally recognized leader in higher education.  A native of Miami, Florida, Dr. Rodicio is an educational strategist, currently engaged as a Senior Fellow at the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program; as a Senior Fellow for transformation initiatives funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and as a Complete College America Fellow.  Dr. Rodicio previously served as Executive Vice President and Provost at Miami Dade College (MDC). Most of Dr. Rodicio’s work has centered on equitable student access, success, and achievement; the recruitment of minoritized populations to the STEM fields; increased access to liberal education for all students; and continuous improvement of the teaching and learning process. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!