Ellucian Live 2025 Episodes

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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 Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Heather Adner, Associate Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid, & Vincent Harris Jr., Executive Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid, Fayetteville State University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How did Fayetteville State University overcome FAFSA simplification challenges?

What earned them Ellucian's Student First Impact Award?

How does their Student Finan...

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

YOUR guests are Mike Stone, Systems Manager, Lois Kellermann, Programmer/Analyst, & George Kriss, CIO, Kaskaskia College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How did Kaskaskia College complete their SAS modernization in just 12 months?

What challenges did they face during their on-premise to SAS transition?

How did they manage change across the institution during implementation?

What ...

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

YOUR guest is Derek Newton, Contributing Writer, Forbes
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
What are the key benefits of systemization in higher education?

How can institutions collaborate more effectively to share resources?

Why is real-time data sharing critical for institutional decision-making?

What historical models prove systemization works in higher education?

How can institutions ov...

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


YOUR guest is Digi Edwards, Vice President, Business Development, Strata Information Group (SIG)
YOU cohost is Lacey Gerard, Director of Experience Design, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠

How does SIG support educational institutions without selling products?


What does winning Ellucian's Partner of the Year 2024 mean for SIG?


How do...

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

YOUR guest is Mary Strain, Generative AI & Machine Learning Lead for US Education, AWS
YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes
How is AWS supporting AI & machine learning in education?

What is the AWS partnership with Ellucian delivering to institutions?

How can AI create more equitable access to education services?

Why is establishing proper guardrails critical for academic integrity?

What role does cl...

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

YOUR guest is Steven Wilson, CIO, Muskegon Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How did student demands drive Muskegon's technology modernization?

What role did cybersecurity & business continuity play in modernization decisions?

How did removing customizations lead to unexpected efficiency gains?

Why is communication critical throughou...

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

YOUR guests are Danna Gianforte, VP, Managed Services, Ryan Tubbs, SVP, Customer Success & Premium Support, ⁠Ellucian⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How can institutions adapt to the accelerating pace of change in higher education?

What lessons from COVID's forced innovation can be applied to current modernization efforts?

Why is it essential to m...

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

YOUR guest is Dr. Hassan Selim, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Kalba
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How does building a university from scratch provide unique opportunities?

Why is cloud-first infrastructure essential for new institutions?

What makes University of Kalba the sports science hub of the Middle East region?

How did ...

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

YOUR guest is Brian Baden, Assc. CIO & CTO, Angelo State University
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How has technology in higher education evolved over 25 years?

What strategies help prepare institutions for Banner SaaS migration?

How does the Texas Connections Consortium collaborate on technology solutions?

Why is focusing on relationships & custom...

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

YOUR guests are Natalie Walther, Director, Solutions Marketing, Lyquaia Purcell, Senior Director, Digital Transformation, Ellucian⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
What does the 2025 Student Voice Report reveal about modern learners?

Why is financial uncertainty still a primary barrier for students?

How are dual enrollment students showing the most ...

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

YOUR guest is Amy Ervin-Harrison, Principal Consultant, Forrester
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
What did the Total Economic Impact (TEI) study reveal about Ellucian Colleague SaaS?

How does moving to SaaS improve institutional security posture?

Why is data transparency critical for informed decision-making?

How does modernization help institutions...

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

YOUR guest is Rodrigo Cotelo, Senior Solutions Consultant II, Emburse
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How is Emburse transforming expense management in higher education?

What innovative "reshop" technology is saving institutions money on travel?

Why is the "changing of the guard" accelerating technology adoption?

How does AI streamline expense appro...

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

YOUR guests are Lee Brintle, CEO, Greg Soare, Vice President of Global Accounts, CourseLeaf
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How is CourseLeaf transforming curriculum management to improve student success?

Why is efficiency in academic operations critical for better student outcomes?

How are catalog & syllabus tools streamlining administrative process...

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

YOUR guests are Lacey Gerard, Director of Experience Design, & Bill Blackford VP of Global Talent Management, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How is the JMU-Ellucian internship program reimagining workforce development?

Why is student career readiness critical for successful transitions to employment?

How are ethicist & storyteller roles tra...

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


YOUR guest is Richard Forrest, Chief Product & Experience Officer, ESM Solutions
YOUR cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney, Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is ESM Solutions partnering with Ellucian to streamline procurement?


Why is "off contract spend" a challenge for higher education institutions?


How are experience cards transforming purchasing app...

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


YOUR guest is Rupa Saran, Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Technology Officer, Coast Colleges
YOUR cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney, Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Coast Community College District leading modernization with SaaS?


What's the difference between a "pilot" & a "demonstration" project?


How is the California Community College ...