It's YOUR time to #EdUp

Policy & Advocacy Episodes

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June 12, 2024

899: Scaling Civil Discourse - with Michelle Sobel, President, Unify America

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Michelle Sobel, President, Unify America
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How did Michelle's diverse background, from the Jellyvision creative team behind "You Don't Know Jack" to digital health solutions, shape her approach to fostering unity & collaboration at Unify America?

What is the Unify Challenge College Bowl, & how has it connected over 10,000 students across geographic & ideological differenc...
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June 11, 2024

898: Providing a Financial Advantage to the University Community - with Megan Eisenhard, Chief Growth Officer, University Credit Union

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Megan Eisenhard, Chief Growth Officer, University Credit Union
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
As a credit union founded by UCLA staff in 1951, how does University Credit Union provide tailored products & services to the university community?

With partnerships across the University of California system & beyond, what benefits can University Credit Union offer to university employees & students?

From budgeting basics to building credit, ...
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May 28, 2024

890: Not Your Grandfather's Carnegie - with Dr. Timothy Knowles, President, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, & Dr. Shirley M. Collado, President & CEO, College Track

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

YOUR guests are Dr. Timothy Knowles, President, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, & Dr. Shirley M. Collado, President & CEO, College Track
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How is the Carnegie Foundation, under Dr. Knowles' leadership, taking an assertive run at the Carnegie Unit & pushing for transformation in both K-12 & post-secondary education?

What role is the Car...
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May 15, 2024

885: Rehabilitating the System - with Dr. David C. Hayes⁠, Forensic Psychologist & Instructor Working with Incarcerated Students, & ⁠Arti Finn⁠, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, ⁠Orijin⁠

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

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

YOUR guests are Dr. David C. Hayes, Forensic Psychologist & Instructor Working with Incarcerated Students, & Arti Finn, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Orijin
YOUR host is Dr. Jacob Easley II, Host, EdUp Xcelerated Excellence
How is Orijin⁠ transforming corrections from warehousing to rehabilitation by providing incarcerated individuals with technology for education, job training, & reentry ...
Guest: Arti Finn
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April 1, 2024

850: The El Paso Connection - w/ Jane Swift, Former Governor, Massachusetts & President, Education at Work, & Louie Rodriguez, Vice Provost, Professional Dev, Engagement, & Strategic Initiatives, UTEP

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guests are Jane Swift, Former Governor, Massachusetts & President, Education at Work, & Louie Rodriguez, Vice Provost for Professional Development, Engagement, & Strategic Initiatives, UTEP
YOUR cohost is Benny Boas, CEO at Upright Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
Want to explore what UTEP & Education at Work are doing to support student success & career readiness?

Want to explore innovative strategies fo...
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March 27, 2024

849: The Counselor's Call - with Jill Cook, Executive Director, American School Counselor Association

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Jill Cook, Executive Director, American School Counselor Association
YOUR cohost is Gary Stocker, Founder, College Viability
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
Want to take a journey into the world of modern school counseling?

Want to discover how school counselors are adapting to meet the needs of today's students?

Want to experience the riveting interplay of passion, finances, & the future in the world of...
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March 6, 2024

840: Pathways to the Future - Jean Eddy, CEO, American Student Assistance

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Jean Eddy, CEO, American Student Assistance (ASA)

YOUR guest co-host is Maria Flynn, President & CEO, Jobs for the Future (JFF)
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
How is ASA revolutionizing career planning for students?

Why is early career exploration crucial for student success?

What does the future hold for K-12 & Higher Education?

Listen in to #EdUp!

Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the nex...
10
Feb. 12, 2024

809: How to Create an Effective Board - with Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman Americas, JLL

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman Americas, JLL
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix & host of EdUp Insights!

YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What are some insider tips on constructing a high-performing yet sustainable board?

What are a few innovative ways higher education can generate revenue through strategic partnerships & leveraging existing assets?

Why do major private ...
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Jan. 31, 2024

805: What's Driving the College Value Debate - with Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, Director & Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, Director & Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Chuck Ambrose⁠, Senior Education Consultant, ⁠Husch Blackwell⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What are some political & cultural factors influencing current debates over college's worth?

Why is college transparency, more than ever, key for a...
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Jan. 29, 2024

803: How to Revolutionize Education Access - with Chris Lowery⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Indiana Commission for Higher Education⁠

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Chris Lowery, Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Chuck Johnson, President at Vincennes University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How did Indiana auto-enroll over 46,000 students into financial aid programs?

Why did tying graduation to FAFSA completion increase aid by $70 million dollars?

How does embedding graduate retention into fund...
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Jan. 22, 2024

799: What YOU Need to Know About Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) - with Chase Griffin, UCLA Quarterback, & 2X National NIL Athlete of the Year

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Chase Griffin, UCLA Quarterback, & 2X National NIL Athlete of the Year

YOUR guest cohost is Rob Westervelt, VP of Strategy & Innovation, Lindenwood University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What does the new era of student athlete branding & compensation look like?

Why does equity for student athletes matter?

What does the future hold for amateur college sports?

Listen in to #...
9
Jan. 9, 2024

794: What the University of the Future Could Look Like - with Catherine Friday, Oceania Managing Partner, Government & Health Sciences, & Global Education Leader, Ernst & Young (EY)

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Catherine Friday, Oceania Managing Partner, Government & Health Sciences, & Global Education Leader, Ernst & Young (EY)
YOUR guest host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix & host of EdUp Insights!

YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How can AI revolutionize Higher Education?

Why must Higher Education integrate with society?

What does Catherine see as the future of Higher Education?

Liste...
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Jan. 3, 2024

792: Why HBCU Enrollment is Poised to Grow - with Andrea Horton, Chief Marketing Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Andrea Horton, Chief Marketing Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

YOUR guest co-host is Catherine Shaw, Director - Strategy Consulting, Educator at Tyton Partners
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How does TMCF build grit & perseverance in first-gen students?

Why does equitable funding for HBCUs matter?

What does Andrea see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen in to #...
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Jan. 1, 2024

790: How to Develop an Engaged Campus that Prepares Students for Citizenship - with Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

Are YOU looking to orient YOUR institution toward service, economic mobility, & societal responsibility?

Do YOU want ideas on how to encourage students at YOUR college to participate in democracy & positively impact their communities?

Are YOU hoping to make YOUR campus more affordable & accessible while...
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Dec. 27, 2023

787: How to Build an Accessible & Inclusive Research Institute - with Dr. Tom Stewart, Executive VP & Executive Director of the Cause Research Institute, National University

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dr. Tom Stewart, Executive VP & Executive Director of the Cause Research Institute, National University
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Peter Holbrook, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Tiffin University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How can universities provide more research opportunities for non-traditional students?

What innovations allow working learners to pursue advanced degrees?

How...
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Dec. 26, 2023

786: How to Create Intergenerational Campus Housing - with Les Strech, Managing Principal, Varcity

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...
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Dec. 26, 2023

780: How Educational Categories Create Inequality⁠ - with Dr. Thurston Domina, Dr. Andrew M. Penner, & Dr. Emily K. Penner, Authors of ⁠Schooled & Sorted

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In this episode,

YOUR guests are Dr. Thurston Domina (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), Dr. Andrew M. Penner & Dr. Emily K. Penner (University of California, Irvine), Authors of Schooled and Sorted: How Educational Categories Create Inequality
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,

YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How does educational tracking starting even in...
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Dec. 26, 2023

778: NADOHE - with Paulette Granberry Russell, President, National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Paulette Granberry Russell, President, NADOHE National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Geoffrey M. Roche
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Amardeep Kahlon, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Paradise Valley Community College
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What is NADOHE & why is their work imperative?

Why does Paulette believe that coalition building is the key to improve DEI efforts?

...
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Dec. 26, 2023

776: Next Gen Higher Ed Leaders - with Pascale Charlot, Managing Director, College Excellence Program, The Aspen Institute

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Pascale Charlot, Managing Director, College Excellence Program, The Aspen Institute
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠
YOUR sponsor is InsightsEDU

What will it take to build the next generation of higher education leaders?

What bold experiments are underway to improve transfer student success & completion rates?

What does Pascale see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen in to #EdUp!

Resources:

CEP.Fellowship@aspeninstitute.org
https...
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Dec. 6, 2023

770: Unlocking Every Child's Potential - with Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer, The Age of Learning

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In this episode, YOUR guest is Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer, The Age of Learning
YOUR guest cohost is John Vielot⁠, Partner Lead, ⁠Google⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

YOUR sponsor is InsightsEDU

What does a mastery learning system focused on the individual learner look like

How can AI & games keep kids motivated while mastering skills?

What does Sunil see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen in to #EdUp!

Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us...
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Dec. 1, 2023

751: Education Levers - with Alicia Levi⁠, President & CEO, ⁠Reading Is Fundamental (RIF⁠)

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Alicia Levi, President & CEO, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Chris Matheny⁠⁠, President of ⁠⁠Fox Valley Technical College⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Bill Pepicello⁠⁠, Former ⁠⁠University of Phoenix⁠⁠ President & host of ⁠⁠EdUp Insights⁠⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

What does Alicia mean when she talks about education levers?

How does RIF work with Macy's, & high...
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Nov. 21, 2023

748: Avoiding Crisis - with Dr. Chuck Ambrose⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠Dr. Michael Nietzel⁠⁠, Co-Authors of Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guests are Dr. Chuck Ambrose⁠, Senior Education Consultant, ⁠Husch Blackwell⁠, & ⁠Dr. Michael Nietzel⁠, President Emeritus, ⁠Missouri State University, Co-Authors of Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How can data-driven decisions help college leaders steer clear of financial catastrophe?

Is shared governanc...
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Nov. 8, 2023

739: Resistance to Change in Higher Ed - with Dr. Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, President in Residence at Harvard Graduate School of Education, & Author

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dr. Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College, President in Residence at Harvard Graduate School of Education, Senior Advisor to the African Leadership University, & Author of ‘Whatever It Is, I’m Against It’: Resistance to Change in Higher Education

YOUR cohost is Rob Westervelt⁠, Vice President for Strategy & Innovation at Lindenwood University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commissio...
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Nov. 1, 2023

734: How Faculty Can Become More Approachable - with Chris Morett, President of Co|Here Campus & Workplace

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Chris Morett, President of Co|Here Campus & Workplace
YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer at Education Dynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How can faculty be more approachable & build deeper connections with students to improve retention & the overall college experience?

What innovative ideas can make college campuses more welcoming & inclusive ...