It's YOUR time to #EdUp

Online Learning & Student Engagement Episodes

Jan. 26, 2026

What If Training Costs Were Costless for Employers & Debt Free for Students? - with Pierre Dubuc, Co-Founder & CEO, OpenClassrooms

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Pierre Dubuc, Co-Founder & CEO, OpenClassrooms
In this episode, President Series #440, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR cohost is Darius Goldman, Founder & CEO, Career-Bond
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How does OpenClassrooms, a public benefit corporation, train & place 43,000 students annually through competency based education, industry mentorship, & employer aligned degree...
Oct. 8, 2025

What America's Original Community College Teaches About the Future - with Dr. Clyne Namuo, President, Joliet Junior College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #411, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Clyne Namuo, President, Joliet Junior College
YOUR co-host is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does America's 1st community college create a digital twin president called "Cyber Clyne" to personal...
Aug. 5, 2025

Why Your Tuition Reimbursement Program Is Broken & How to Fix It - with Robert Towner, Associate Vice President, EDGE - Northeastern University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


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In this episode,


YOUR guest is Robert Towner, Associate Vice President, EDGE - Northeastern University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does Northeastern's Edge unit break away from traditional academic silos to create interdisciplinary programs...
May 20, 2025

What Makes Champlain College's Online Retention Rate So High? - with Christa Montagnino, Vice President for Online Operations, Champlain College

⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Christa Montagnino , Vice President for Online Operations at Champlain College ⁠⁠
YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How has Champlain College Online grown to over 100 programs in just 2.5 years?


What role does AI literacy play across all degree programs at Champlain?


How is Champlain ...
April 21, 2025

How One College Increased Retention by 5% Through Mobile Technology - with Dr. Anne Clancy, National Executive, Higher Education Strategy, T-Mobile

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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...
April 13, 2025

How Quality Matters is Revolutionizing Online Education - with Deb Adair, CEO, Quality Matters

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Deb Adair, CEO, Quality Matters
YOUR cohost is Dr. Greg D. Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, Gardner-Webb University
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights
How has Quality Matters evolved over 20 years in online education?

What impact does QM have on faculty development & student success?

How are institutions balancing online ...
March 12, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Carmin Chan, Vice Provost, NAU Online, Northern Arizona University

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


YOUR guest is Carmin Chan, Vice Provost, NAU Online, Northern Arizona University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, Dr. Chan shares valuable insights about NAU Online's transformation & how they're evolving to better serve the modern learner.


Speaking from the InsightsEDU conference, Dr. Chan reveals how NAU is reimagining their online education approach aft...
Jan. 21, 2025

What It Takes to Keep Higher Ed Programs Market-Relevant - with Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP)

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In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP)


YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco⁠, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does UOP maintain curriculum relevancy through regular program health check...
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Dec. 16, 2024

Episode 1,000: Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp

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?

How ...
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Dec. 2, 2024

994: Reimagining Digital Learning & Community - with Joel Podolny, CEO, Honor Education

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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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Nov. 18, 2024

986: Beyond Traditional Models - with Steve Beard⁠⁠, President & CEO, ⁠⁠Adtalem Global Education

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #986, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Steve Beard⁠, President & CEO, ⁠Adtalem Global Education
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Adtalem addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages?

Why are they the largest provider of healthcare education in the US?

How are they breaking down barriers for underrepresented students?

What's driving their recent 30% stock price grow...
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Nov. 11, 2024

982: The Future of Work-Based Learning - with Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #982, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #314, & brought to YOU by the ⁠MSCHE 2024⁠ conference, & the ⁠InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Scott Pulsipher⁠, President, ⁠Western Governors University⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠Kevin Harrington⁠, Co-Founder & CEO, ⁠Rize Education⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is WGU serving 180k concurrent learners through competency-based education?

What insights can traditional institutions learn...
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Dec. 26, 2023

785: How to Develop Visionary Higher Ed Leaders - with Steve Hodownes, Non-Executive Board Chair, Corestream

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Steve Hodownes, Non- Executive Board Chair, Corestream
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Gregory Fowler, President, University of Maryland Global Campus
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What leadership approaches are needed to guide higher education through disruption?

What does the future likely hold for the evolution of degrees, credentials & stackability?

What does Steve see as the futu...
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Nov. 9, 2023

740: Reaching the Unreachable Student - with Ryan Ross, CEO of Olivia Technologies

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Ryan Ross, CEO of Olivia Technologies
YOUR guest host is Elliot Markowitz, Chief Content Strategist, Founder at EMedia Strategies
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How does Ryan & his team, through their device, help reach the unreachable student?

Why does higher education need this device?

What does Ryan see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen in to #EdUp!

Thank YOU so much...
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Nov. 7, 2023

738: Redefining Assessment in an AI Age - with Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

Why & how should higher education redefine assessment in an AI age?

How has Turnitin evolved from its inception to the fast changing technology environment we all find ourselves in today?

What does Annie see as the future of higher education?

Listen in to #EdUp!

T...
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Nov. 6, 2023

737: Reskilling Adults Affordably - with Benny Boas, CEO at Upright Education

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Benny Boas, CEO at Upright Education
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How can community colleges provide affordable, in-demand digital skills training to adults looking to switch careers?

What creative ways can higher education institutions partner with workforce training companies to expand offerings without significant upfront costs?

What does Benny se...
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Oct. 30, 2023

732: What's Hot in Higher Ed Marketing - with Stephen Jendraszak & Myla Edmond, Co-Chairs of the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guests are Stephen Jendraszak & Myla Edmond, Co-Chairs of the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

What are the hot topics right now in higher education marketing?

What does it take to put on the premier marketing event for higher education?

What's the future of higher education marketing?

Listen in to #Ed...
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Sept. 20, 2023

712: An Upside Down Curriculum - with Christa Montagnino, Vice President for Online Operations at Champlain College

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Christa Montagnino, Vice President for Online Operations at Champlain College
YOUR guest cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President of Ensign College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are InsightsEDU & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠

What does an upside down curriculum look like at Champlain online?

What’s one major initiative that Champlain is working on with their online students?

What...
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Sept. 18, 2023

710: A Hunger for Excellence - with Eric Hogue, President of Colorado Christian University

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #236
YOUR guest is Eric Hogue, President of Colorado Christian University (CCU)
YOUR guest cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Larry Johnson Jr., President, Guttman Community College.

YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are InsightsEDU & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠

How does Eric's hunger for excellence trickle down to CCU's community, & YOU, after listening to this episode?

What does Eric believe every...
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June 28, 2023

652: Swirling Students - with Wallace Boston, General Partner at Green Street Impact Partners

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Wallace Boston, General Partner at Green Street Impact Partners
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, host of EdUp Insights
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &

YOUR sponsors are Element451's ENGAGE Summit⁠ & Anthology Together 2023
What are swirling students?

What is a NanoCert® & why does it exist?

What does Wallace see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen in to #EdUp!

Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episod...
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May 2, 2023

613: The 5th Evolution - with Nuno Fernandes, President of American Public University System

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In this episode, President Series #218
YOUR guest is Nuno Fernandes, President of American Public University System
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &

YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
What does Nuno define as the 5th evolution?

What does Nuno see as Higher Ed's big challenge?

What does Nuno see as the future of Higher Ed?

Listen in to #EdUp!

Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!...
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April 24, 2023

609: Employability Skills - with Dr. Richard Senese, President of Capella University

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #215
YOUR guest is Dr. Richard Senese, President of Capella University
YOUR guest cohost is John Farrar, Director of Education at Google!
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &

YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
How does competency based education provide learners with employability skills?

Why is Capella leaning into informal interviews?

What does Richard see as the future of Higher Ed?

Listen in...
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April 17, 2023

606: Global Impact - with Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera

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 Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera
YOUR guest cohost is Lisa Honaker, Director, Expansion Sales at Highspot
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &

YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
How is Coursera creating educational experiences for all learners on a global scale?

What is Coursera working on to b...
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March 27, 2023

579: How to Lead From the Front - with Scott Pulsipher, President of Western Governors 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 #210
YOUR guest is Scott Pulsipher, President of Western Governors University (WGU),


YOUR guest cohost is Pat Cassella, Executive Director at the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA),
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio &


YOUR sponsors are Ellucian LIVE 2023 & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
How does Sco...