EdTech Episodes

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Anne Clancy, National Executive, Higher Education Strategy, T-Mobile
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is T-Mobile helping close the digital divide in higher education?


What makes ubiquitous connectivity essential for today's students?


How can universities justify the investment in technology infrastructure?


Why did one college see a 5% increase in retention...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Dr. John O'Brien, President, & Dr. Jenay Robert, Senior Researcher, EDUCAUSE
YOU cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How is EDUCAUSE serving as a trusted advisor for higher education technology?

What does the 2025 AI landscape study reveal about institutional preparedness?

Why is digital transforma...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guests are Andrew Fleischer, Head of Industry, Elizabeth Rice, Senior Partner Lead, & Roy Daiany, Director, Education & Careers, Google
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, Google's leadership team shares valuable insights about the evolving landscape of higher education marketing & student recruitment through AI & search technologies.


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In this episode, brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Josh Reibel, CEO, Dreamscape Learn
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is VR technology transforming traditional STEM education?


What makes story-driven immersive learning more effective?


How can universities justify the investment in VR technology?


Why do achievement gaps nearly disappear with immersive learning?


How does VR complement rat...

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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 asset...

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In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How is AI transforming education & what are the key features in Canvas for educators?


Why is AI literacy critical for both educators & students in 2025?


How can institutions balance AI adoption with cost management?


What role ...

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In this episode, #1,007, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sara Leoni, CEO, Ziplines Education
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

What makes short-term certificates different from traditional degrees?


How does Ziplines partner with universities to deliver relevant curriculum?


Why is updating curriculum weekly sometimes necessary in tec...

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In this episode, #1,003, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guests are ⁠⁠⁠Neil McPhedran⁠, & ⁠Gregg Oldring⁠, Co-Founders,⁠ HigherEdPods⁠
YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes

How did Higher Ed Pods build a directory of 729+ podcasts from 99 universities?

Why are university podcast creators yearning for community & connection?

What makes podcast analytics different in higher education vs commercial space?

How are...

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In this episode, #1,000, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guests are Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠

How did EdUp grow from humble beginnings to 400,000+ organic downloads?

What makes EdUp the most prolific higher ed podcast network?

How has EdUp chronicled transformative moments in higher education?

Why is building community crucial for podcast success?

What's next for The EdUp Experience brand?

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In this episode, #994, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Joel Podolny⁠, CEO, ⁠Honor Education⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How can we put human connection at the center of digital learning?

Why do traditional discussion boards fall short in online education?

How can we reimagine course design for the modern learner?

What role does AI play in enhancing human r...

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In this episode, #985, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Emil Jimenez⁠, Founder & CEO,
⁠MindBank Ai⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

What is a digital twin & how does MindBank AI create personalized AI versions of people?

How can digital twins support student retention & 24/7 faculty access?

What role can AI clones play in addressing mental health challenges?

How does voice cloning...

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In this episode, #970,
YOUR guest is Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, &
Ellucian⁠⁠ Board Member

YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is AI poised to transform higher education & workforce development?

What strategies can institutions use to foster innovation in the age of AI?

How can universities balance technology adoption with human-centered learning?

What role will AI play in addressing mental health & ...

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In this episode, #958, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Viviana Gropengiesser⁠, CEO, ⁠Talent Kick⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠Rick Dwyer⁠, Fractional Revenue Executive, ⁠Background Performer
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Talent Kick fostering entrepreneurship among Swiss university students?

What strategies does Talent Kick employ to build strong, diverse startup teams?

How does the program balance technical skills with soft skill...

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In this episode, #946, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Jeff Dinski⁠, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, ⁠Ellucian⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Ellucian helping higher education institutions adapt to changing student needs & expectations?

What strategies is Jeff employing to drive innovation & growth at Ellucian?...

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In this episode, #923,

YOUR guest is Matt Merino, CEO, Education Management Solutions
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How is EMS working to revolutionize healthcare education & training through simulation technology?

What are some of the innovative solutions EMS is implementing to provide realistic, safe learning environments for healthcare students & professionals?

How is EMS gathering insights from clients to identify best pract...

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Max Raphel, Investor & Co-Founder, TrendSights.ai
YOUR cohost is Cheryl Boeckman, Senior Vice President, Education, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What drove Max to start TrendSights.ai as an AI-first product to give marketers "superpowers" & support fast decision-making?

How does TrendSights.ai's platform enable real-time media monitoring, competitor tracking, & sentiment analysis across digital & traditional channels?

From ...

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In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Scott Dow, Board Member, LA Semiconductor & President, Heroic Game Day
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How can immersive virtual environments that simulate real-world experiences like building computer chips or managing a farm inspire students to explore careers in high-demand fields?

What role can institutions of higher education play in supporting a cradle-to-career pipeli...

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is ⁠Marni Baker Stein⁠, Chief Content Officer, ⁠Coursera⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠Brent Fitch⁠, President, ⁠Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD)⁠
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
How has Marni's journey at Coursera evolved over the past year as Chief Content Officer? What have been the biggest surprises & challenges?

How is Coursera partnering with universities to incorporate cutting-edge content like generative AI into courses & curricula...

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Gauthier Van Malderen, Founder & CEO, Perlego
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
Want to discover the power of digital learning in the palm of YOUR hand?

How is Perlego making textbooks affordable & accessible for students worldwide?

Want to explore what Perlego's innovative subscription model means for the future of higher education?

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dan Rosensweig, President & CEO, Chegg
YOUR cohost is Peter Cohen, Former President of the University of Phoenix, Board Member at FullBloom, & Senior Advisor at the Boston Consulting Group
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Want to explore what traditional institutions can learn from Chegg's innovative approach to education?

Want to understand the implications of AI for the future of learning & employability?

What does Dan see as the future ...

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Chirag Tailor, CEO & Co-Founder, Instructify
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Nathan Long. President, Saybrook University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
How can Instructify's AI platform save faculty time & enhance student learning?

Why must higher education embrace AI to remain competitive?

What do educators need to know about AI assistants?

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dale Vander Wall, Higher Education Industry Advisor, Salesforce
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Jason Altmire, CEO, Career Education Colleges & Universities (CECU)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How can YOU drive speed & innovation in Higher Education?

What is needed for Higher Education to adapt to change?

What does Dale see as the future of Higher Education?

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Steve Daly, CEO, Instructure
YOUR guest co-host is Chike Aguh, Senior Advisor, The Project on Workforce, Harvard University & Former Chief Innovation Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How can technology make education more equitable & accessible?

Why must credentialing adapt to recognize broader learning?

What does Steve see as the future of Higher...

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Les Strech, Managing Principal, Varcity
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Anthony Cruz, Campus President, Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus

YOUR guest host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix & host of EdUp Insights!

YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How can universities create opportunities for seniors to continue learning & engaging with students?

What amenities & programs do different generations want from shared u...