It's YOUR time to #EdUp

Career Education Episodes

July 20, 2026

Why the AI Conversation on Campus Is Disconnected from the Real World - with Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO Council

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO Council
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR cohost is Ron Marshall⁠, President, ⁠LIM College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

What did 25 of the most powerful CEOs in America agree to do that helped 65,000 low income New Yorkers land jobs paying over $60,000?


Why does the AI conversation in the boardroom sound nothing like the AI conversatio...
July 14, 2026

Maybe It's Time to “Skillify” the Curriculum - with Dr. Henry Mack, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Henry Mack, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Senior Vice President, Managed Services and Executive Business Development, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does the assistant secretary who taught philosophy at the U...
July 13, 2026

Why the Department of Education Says Higher Ed Needs a Revolution, Not a Tune Up - with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog


YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

Why does the Under Secretary say higher education is not too big to fail & needs a full revolution, not just tinkering?


What did one prominent president admit out loud about why they won't shorten degrees, even ...
Nov. 10, 2025

What Global Health Leaders Know About Scaling Education - with Peter Bell, President, American University of Antigua

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #421, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Peter Bell, President, American University of Antigua
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a Caribbean medical school with 365 beaches graduate 300 physicians annually & achieve among the highest first time pass rates on standardized exams?


What happens when AI shows MORE empathy than...
Sept. 16, 2025

What Happens When You Call Employees 'Collaborators' Instead? 13% vs 35% Turnover - with Mikhail Shneyder, Chief Executive Officer, Nightingale Education Group

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #402, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Mikhail Shneyder, Chief Executive Officer, Nightingale Education Group
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a nursing school grow from 1,000 students to nearly 10,000 in just 5 years?


What does it take to serve students in all 50 states with a fully distributed education model?


How...
Aug. 12, 2025

If You're Not Tracking 30 Metrics Daily, You're Not Scaling Right - with Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #393, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,


YOUR guest is Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How has Ultimate Medical Academy achieved explosive growth to over 20,000 students?


What does it mean to focus laser-sharp on allied healthcare careers for 3 decades?


How can institutions build wraparound student services that actually work?



For EdUp Supporters ears only via the extended conv...
July 28, 2025

Why This IT College Offers Free Therapy & Calls Graduates Forever - with Tony Galati, Founder & CEO, MyComputerCareer

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


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In this episode, President Series #386, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,


YOUR guest is Tony Galati, Founder & CEO, MyComputerCareer
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

How did a career changer in accounting become passionate about IT training & b...
July 20, 2025

Why Technical Colleges Are Having Their Moment in Higher Education - with Dr. Richard G. Barnhouse, President & CEO, Waukesha County Technical College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


Stay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com
In this episode, President Series #384, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,


YOUR guest is Dr. Richard G. Barnhouse, President & CEO, Waukesha County Technical College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Amanda Micheli, Student Success Specialist, Rice University...
May 27, 2025

Why Employers—Not Students—Are the Real Clients at This Technical Institute - with Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #371, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Monica Llerena , President, CBT Technology Institute ⁠⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights

How did a family's immigrant journey lead to establishing a 36-year educational institution?


What makes CBT's hands-on learning philosophy distinctive in technical education?


How does the institute balance traditiona...
Jan. 16, 2025

Why 'Relentless Welcome' Could Be Higher Ed's Next Big Thing - with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes⁠, President & Vice Chancellor, ⁠Yorkville University⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Yorkville University's unique position as a private Canadian university shape ...
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Oct. 23, 2024

973: Bridging the Tech Talent Gap - with Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director, The Marcy Lab School

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #973, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Reuben Ogbonna⁠ II, Executive Director, ⁠The Marcy Lab School
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights

How is The Marcy Lab School reimagining post-secondary education for underserved communities?

What strategies is Marcy Lab using to combine tech education with leadership development?

How is the program ensuring accessibility through its tuition-free ...
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Oct. 10, 2024

964: Balancing Profit & Purpose - with Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #964, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #307, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Jerome Grant⁠, CEO, ⁠Universal Technical Institute, Inc⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is UTI adapting its business model to serve modern learners with flexible education options?

What strategies is UTI using to partner with...
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Sept. 24, 2024

954: Global Vision, Local Impact - with Dr. Anthony Lee, President, Westcliff University

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #954, President Series #301, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Anthony Lee⁠, President, ⁠Westcliff University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Westcliff University addressing the needs of international students?

What strategies is Westcliff employing to achieve consistent growth?

How is the university balancing online, hybrid, & in-person learning experiences?

What role does athletics play in Westcl...
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Sept. 23, 2024

953: Hands-On & High-Tech - with Dr. Joel English, President, Aviation Institute of Maintenance

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #953, President Series #300, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Joel English⁠, President, ⁠Aviation Institute of Maintenance
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is AIM addressing the critical shortage of aircraft technicians?

What impact did COVID-19 have on the aviation industry & AIM's operations?

How does AIM balance hands-on training with online learning components?

What strategies does AIM use to coll...
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Oct. 17, 2023

726: The Excel Center - with Lisa Rusyniak, President & CEO at Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Lisa Rusyniak, President & CEO at Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Inc.
YOUR cohost is Dr. Janet Spriggs, President of Forsyth Technical Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

What is the Excel Center & how is it helping to provide a second chance for adult learners in Baltimore?

What are some other initiatives that Lisa her team are...
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Oct. 10, 2023

723: Changing Lives & Launching Careers - with Jodi Delaney, Executive Director of the Television Academy Foundation

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Jodi Delaney, Executive Director of the Television Academy Foundation
YOUR guest cohost is ⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Linda Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠

YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How does the Foundation change lives & launch careers?

Why should higher education partner with the Foundation?

What...
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Oct. 2, 2023

717: A Certifying Culture - with Dr. Virginia Ann Foxx, U.S. Chairwoman of the House Education Committee, & Representative from North Carolina's 5th Congressional District

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dr. Virginia Ann Foxx, U.S. Chairwoman of the House Education Committee, & Representative from North Carolina's 5th Congressional District

YOUR guest cohost is Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are InsightsEDU & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠

Why does Virginia call the United States a certifying culture?

Why does Virginia call Higher Educati...
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Aug. 22, 2023

695: Relationship Oriented - with Troy Brown, SVP of of Admissions, Recruitment, & Marketing, University of West Los Angeles

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Troy Brown, SVP of of Admissions, Recruitment, & Marketing at the University of West Los Angeles (UWLA),

YOUR guest cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Robert W. Brown, Esq., Troy's Father & President of the University of West Los Angeles
YOUR guest host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College
YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Educa...
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July 17, 2023

664: Career Colleges in Canada - with Michael Sangster, Chief Executive Officer at the National Association of Career Colleges

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Michael Sangster, Chief Executive Officer at the National Association of Career Colleges
YOUR guest cohost is Joe S. Leonhardt, Senior Account Executive at Advance 360 Education!
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &

YOUR sponsors are Anthology Together 2023 & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠
What’s the current state of career colleges in Canada?

What’s one surprise challenge career colleges in Canada are dealing...
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April 11, 2023

604: Long Term Prosperous Employment - with Mike Reeser, Chancellor & CEO, & Michael Bettersworth, Chief Innovation Officer at Texas State Technical College

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #212
YOUR guest is Mike Reeser, Chancellor & CEO, & Michael Bettersworth, Chief Innovation Officer at Texas State Technical College
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Business Development, Partnerships, & Strategy - North America at LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &

YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In High...
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Feb. 8, 2023

560: How to Tell YOUR School’s Story - with Michael J. Hatten, Chairman/CEO of NYADI The College of Transportation Technology

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #204
YOUR guest is Michael J. Hatten, Chairman/CEO of NYADI The College of Transportation Technology
YOUR guest cohost is Joe S. Leonhardt, Senior Account Executive at Advance 360 Education!
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &


YOUR sponsors are Ellucian LIVE 2023 & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
How does a leader tell ...
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Jan. 16, 2023

550: An Outside In Perspective - with Tom Monahan, President of DeVry University

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #198,
YOUR guest is Tom Monahan, President of DeVry University
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Business Development, Partnerships, & Strategy - North America at LeadSquared,


YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &


YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
Why did Tom leave the corporate world to lead a...
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Nov. 22, 2022

536: A Bachelors Degree in 2.5 Years? - with Stephen Arthur, Director of Data Analytics at ECPI University

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode,


YOUR guest is Stephen Arthur, Director of Data Analytics at ECPI University
YOUR guest cohost is Joe S. Leonhardt, Senior Account Executive at Advance 360 Education!
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &


YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
How is ECPI able to provide a Bachelors degree in 2.5 years? How is ECPI using data t...
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Oct. 12, 2022

518: Why We Still Need Trades - with Elvia Quintanilla, Founder of Texas Technical Trade School

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #184, YOUR guest is


Elvia Quintanilla, Founder of Texas Technical Trade School
YOUR guest cohost is Mark Economon, Senior Account Executive at Advance 360 Education!
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &


YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
Why do we still need the trades? How can students pick up a trade fo...