Coursedog Episodes
April 6, 2026
They Declined for 13 Years. Then Grew 22% in 3 Years. Here's How - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
In this episode, President Series #464, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years whil...
In this episode, President Series #464, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years whil...
April 5, 2026
Small Colleges Can't Do This Alone. Here's What Real Collaboration Looks Like - with Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, Project Director, Endeavor Lab Colleges
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, Project Director, Endeavor Lab Colleges
In this episode, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a national collaborative of 10 small liberal arts colleges integrate mental health, well-being & purposeful life through $8.5 million over 5 years?
Why does a holistic a...
In this episode, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a national collaborative of 10 small liberal arts colleges integrate mental health, well-being & purposeful life through $8.5 million over 5 years?
Why does a holistic a...
April 1, 2026
Students Don't Want Your Technology, They Want Your Humanity - with Toby Brooks, Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning, Baylor University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Toby Brooks, Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning, Baylor University
In this episode, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Robert Graham, CEO, Poll Everywhere
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco,
How does a Texas R1 founded in 1845 balance research, division 1 athletics & Christian worldview while launching a...
In this episode, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Robert Graham, CEO, Poll Everywhere
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco,
How does a Texas R1 founded in 1845 balance research, division 1 athletics & Christian worldview while launching a...
March 31, 2026
Maybe Philosophy Professors Are More Important to AI Than Engineers - with Donald E. Hall, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Binghamton University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Donald E. Hall, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Binghamton University
In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog, & the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17,
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco,
How does a SUNY center receive $55 million to create the NY Center for AI Responsibility & Research serving the entire state?
W...
In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog, & the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17,
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco,
How does a SUNY center receive $55 million to create the NY Center for AI Responsibility & Research serving the entire state?
W...
March 30, 2026
How Did a College President Become #1 on TikTok (& Why It Actually Matters)? - with Dr. Dan Myers, President, Misericordia University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Dan Myers, President, Misericordia University
In this episode, President Series #463, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Pennsylvania university rank number 2 nationally for graduation rates after adjusting for student wealth using Sisters of Mercy wr...
In this episode, President Series #463, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Pennsylvania university rank number 2 nationally for graduation rates after adjusting for student wealth using Sisters of Mercy wr...
March 29, 2026
If Something Trending Today Is Obsolete Tomorrow, How Fast Must We Move? - with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou, Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou, Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University
In this episode, President Series #462, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 60 year old Hispanic-serving university founded for graduate education in psychology now embed behavioral s...
In this episode, President Series #462, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 60 year old Hispanic-serving university founded for graduate education in psychology now embed behavioral s...
March 26, 2026
What If We Could Finally See Inside the Black Box of College Admissions? - with Braden Weissman & Cooper Weissman, Co-founders, Nerd Apply
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Braden Weissman & Cooper Weissman, Co-founders, Nerd Apply
In this episode, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How did 2 brothers who were Pell Grant recipients from Arizona public schools build the largest qualitative data set in college admissions history with 140,000 applications?
Why d...
In this episode, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How did 2 brothers who were Pell Grant recipients from Arizona public schools build the largest qualitative data set in college admissions history with 140,000 applications?
Why d...
March 25, 2026
Catholic Universities Are Back & This Is Why Students Are Choosing Faith Over Everything - with Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University
In this episode, President Series #461, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 100 year old Catholic university with 4k students close a $100 million capital campaign while acquiring Ursuline College?
Why a...
In this episode, President Series #461, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 100 year old Catholic university with 4k students close a $100 million capital campaign while acquiring Ursuline College?
Why a...
March 23, 2026
If We're Not Here for Popularity, Why Are We Afraid to Make Decisions? - with Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, President, Old Dominion University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, President, Old Dominion University
In this episode, President Series #460, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Karolyn Pearson, VP Strategy Officer & Managing Director, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 24k student research 1 university...
In this episode, President Series #460, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Karolyn Pearson, VP Strategy Officer & Managing Director, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 24k student research 1 university...
March 22, 2026
40% Underrepresented. 1/3 First Gen. $1.1 Billion Impact. This is the University at Albany - with Havidán Rodríguez, President, University at Albany
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Havidán Rodríguez, President, University at Albany
In this episode, President Series #459, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the University at Albany serve 40% plus underrepresented students while bec...
In this episode, President Series #459, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the University at Albany serve 40% plus underrepresented students while bec...
March 18, 2026
They Called It High School With Cigarettes. Now It's Training America's Workforce - with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, New River Community & Technical College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, New River Community & Technical College
In this episode, President Series #458, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a West Virginia community college serving 10 counties in coal field Appalachia retrain workers, combat gen...
In this episode, President Series #458, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a West Virginia community college serving 10 counties in coal field Appalachia retrain workers, combat gen...
March 17, 2026
Carlow University's Continuous Enrollment Growth Through Purpose Driven Storytelling While Keeping the Mission at the Forefront - with Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University
In this episode, President Series #457, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 95 year old Catholic university founded by 5 Sisters of Mer...
In this episode, President Series #457, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 95 year old Catholic university founded by 5 Sisters of Mer...
March 16, 2026
Don't Know What Job You'll Have in 10 Years? Congratulations, Get a Liberal Arts Degree! - with Andrea Talentino, President, Augustana College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Andrea Talentino, President, Augustana College
In this episode, President Series #456, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 165 year old top 100 liberal arts college with 2,500 students in the Quad Cities produce 2 Nobel laureates & an NFL MVP while proving R...
In this episode, President Series #456, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 165 year old top 100 liberal arts college with 2,500 students in the Quad Cities produce 2 Nobel laureates & an NFL MVP while proving R...
March 11, 2026
The Divot in the Stone: Why This University President Looks Down Before Leading Up - Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University
In this episode, President Series #454, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Siena University successfully transition from a college to a university after ...
In this episode, President Series #454, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Siena University successfully transition from a college to a university after ...
March 10, 2026
How to Build Workforce Pathways That Actually Lead to Jobs - with Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President, Arapaho Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President, Arapaho Community College
In this episode, President Series #453, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Denver's oldest designated community college with 15k students avoid the enrollment cliff while suburban growth & housing deve...
In this episode, President Series #453, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Denver's oldest designated community college with 15k students avoid the enrollment cliff while suburban growth & housing deve...
March 9, 2026
If Strategic Plans Ignore Employee Health, Are They Even Strategic? - with Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President, Western Nevada College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President, Western Nevada College
In this episode, President Series #452, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a rural community college with 3 campuses across 6 counties serve 4k students with 160 full time employees while building enrollment &...
In this episode, President Series #452, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a rural community college with 3 campuses across 6 counties serve 4k students with 160 full time employees while building enrollment &...
Aug. 18, 2025
How 1 University Eliminated Every Committee & Still Thrives - with Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/ Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does a university break down traditional faculty roles into 6 specialized positions to better serve 10,000+ online learners?
What happens when YOU eliminate committees entirely & build new academic programs in 3-4 mon...
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does a university break down traditional faculty roles into 6 specialized positions to better serve 10,000+ online learners?
What happens when YOU eliminate committees entirely & build new academic programs in 3-4 mon...
June 22, 2025
How GateWay Community College Juggles Clock Hours, Credits & Bachelor's Degrees Like "Chainsaws on Fire" - with Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
Click here to support Elvin & Joe!
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How 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 college...
Click here to support Elvin & Joe!
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How 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 college...
June 15, 2025
Why Every Interaction at YOUR College Either Builds or Breaks Student Dreams - with Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
Click here to support Elvin & Joe!
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does integrating academic & student affairs create synergy for student success?
What makes the "Pedagogy of Real Talk" transformative for community colleges?
How can ...
Click here to support Elvin & Joe!
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does integrating academic & student affairs create synergy for student success?
What makes the "Pedagogy of Real Talk" transformative for community colleges?
How can ...
June 2, 2025
What Makes Transfer Work? - Dr. John Forbes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. John Forbes , Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Moorpark College achieve high transfer success rates?
What makes California's Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) effective?
How is academic leadership maintained during times of political change?
Why is data-driven decision maki...
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. John Forbes , Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Moorpark College achieve high transfer success rates?
What makes California's Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) effective?
How is academic leadership maintained during times of political change?
Why is data-driven decision maki...
May 25, 2025
What Makes 4Cs' Approach to Faculty Development Revolutionary - with Dr. Carlnita P. Greene, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Cape Cod Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Carlnita P. Greene , Vice President, Academic Affairs, Cape Cod Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How is Dr. Greene transitioning into her new role at 4Cs?
What key priorities guide her academic leadership approach?
How is faculty development connected to student success?
Why is mental health & wellness a campus-wide fo...
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Carlnita P. Greene , Vice President, Academic Affairs, Cape Cod Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How is Dr. Greene transitioning into her new role at 4Cs?
What key priorities guide her academic leadership approach?
How is faculty development connected to student success?
Why is mental health & wellness a campus-wide fo...
May 11, 2025
How Prison Education & Micro-Credentials Will Transform Higher Education's Future - Dr. Jesse Mason, Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs, Minnesota State
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog ,
YOUR guest is Dr. Jesse Mason , Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs, Minnesota State
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How is Minnesota State creating pathways for diverse student populations?
What drives successful community engagement & system-level support?
How is the prison education initiative transforming lives?
Why is knowledge acquis...
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog ,
YOUR guest is Dr. Jesse Mason , Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs, Minnesota State
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How is Minnesota State creating pathways for diverse student populations?
What drives successful community engagement & system-level support?
How is the prison education initiative transforming lives?
Why is knowledge acquis...
April 6, 2025
Why Community Colleges Are Winning at Workforce Development - with Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog,
YOUR guest is Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How did Edison State achieve record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2024?
What drives successful workforce development partnerships?
How does the College Credit Plus program serve high school students?...
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog,
YOUR guest is Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How did Edison State achieve record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2024?
What drives successful workforce development partnerships?
How does the College Credit Plus program serve high school students?...