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President Series Episodes

The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
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June 4, 2024

896: An Innovative Learning Experience - with Riccardo Ocleppo, CEO & Founder, OPIT

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In this episode, President Series #281,
YOUR guest is Riccardo Ocleppo⁠, CEO & Founder, ⁠OPIT - Open Institute of Technology
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
What inspired Riccardo to found OPIT, & how did his experience with the student community DoxCity influence that decision?

How is OPIT differentiating itself in the market by coupling fresh tech curricula with hands-on application & practice?

With AI transforming industries, ho...
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June 3, 2024

894: The Davenport Difference - with Richard J. Pappas, President, & Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director, Casa Latina, Davenport University

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In this episode, President Series #280,
YOUR guests are Richard J. Pappas, President, & Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director, Casa Latina, Davenport University
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Davenport University adapting to the changing needs & demographics of students, with initiatives like Casa Latina's bilingual degree programs aimed at serving the Latino community?

As the larges...
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May 31, 2024

893: LIVE from Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM)⁠⁠ 2024 - with Dr. Brent Wallace, Chancellor, North Central Texas College

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In this episode, President Series #279, recorded LIVE from ⁠⁠Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM)⁠⁠⁠ 2024 conference in Dallas, Texas,


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Brent Wallace, Chancellor, North Central Texas College
YOUR guest cohost is Jay Barrett, Vice President of Sales & Client Success, Jenzabar
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠
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May 26, 2024

889: Passport to Possibility - with Terrence Cheng, Chancellor, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities

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In this episode, President Series #278,
YOUR guest is ⁠Terrence Cheng, Chancellor, Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO of Ellucian
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is CSCU leveraging technology like AI to better support its 85,000 students across 12 community colleges, 4 universities, & an online state college?

As a first-generation college student & immigrant, how does Terrence's background shape his leadership appr...
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May 21, 2024

887: Opening the Gates - with Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People

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In this episode, President Series #277, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
How is University of the People opening the gates to higher education for over 137,000 students from 200 countries & territories who may not have had the opportunity otherwise?

What unique challenges do marginalized & u...
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May 7, 2024

881: EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series - with Lori Sherman, ⁠President, ⁠Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College⁠, & ⁠Christopher Caldwell⁠, President, ⁠College of Menominee Nation

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In this episode, President Series #275 & 276, & part of an EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series,

YOUR guests are ⁠Lori Sherman, ⁠President, ⁠Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College⁠, & ⁠Christopher Caldwell⁠, President, ⁠College of Menominee Nation⁠
YOUR hosts are ⁠Dr. Erica J Moore⁠, Vice President for Indigenous Institutional Transformation, & ⁠Amber Morseau⁠⁠, Indigenous Institutional Transformation Specialist, ⁠American Indian Higher Education Consor...
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May 6, 2024

880: Championing Equity in Challenging Times - with Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski, President & CEO, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

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In this episode, President Series #274, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski, President & CEO, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College,

YOUR cohost is Maureen Murphy, Retired President, College of Southern Maryland
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,

How is Dr. Sygielski working to address structural racism &...
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April 23, 2024

878: Differentiating for the Win - with Dr. Robert E. Johnson, President, Western New England University

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In this episode, President Series #273, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Robert E. Johnson, President, Western New England University,

YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Aisha Francis, President, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology,

YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
How is Western New England University creating a "powerful preparation for the future of work" through its focus on the new traditional university, agile mind education, &...
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April 22, 2024

877: Defying the Odds - with Dr. Waded Cruzado, President, Montana State University

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In this episode, President Series #272, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),

YOUR guest is Dr. Waded Cruzado, President, Montana State University,
YOUR cohost is Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President of Ensign College,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Dr. Cruzado's commitment to the land-grant mission shaped her leadership at Montana State University over her 14-year tenure as president?

What strategies has Montana State employed to promote access & st...
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April 16, 2024

875: EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series - with Dr. Celeste R. Townsend⁠⁠, President, ⁠California Indian Nations College⁠, & ⁠Manoj Patil⁠, President, ⁠⁠Little Priest Tribal College

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In this episode, President Series #271, & part of an EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series,

YOUR guests are ⁠Dr. Celeste R. Townsend⁠, President, California Indian Nations College, & Manoj Patil, President, ⁠Little Priest Tribal College⁠
YOUR hosts are ⁠Dr. Erica J Moore⁠, Vice President for Indigenous Institutional Transformation, & ⁠Amber Morseau⁠⁠, Indigenous Institutional Transformation Specialist, ⁠American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC...
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April 8, 2024

852: Belonging: A Million Dollar Mission - with Dr. Angel Reyna, President, Madera Community College

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In this episode, President Series #270
YOUR guest is Dr. Angel Reyna, President, Madera Community College
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Dr. Reyna's personal journey shaped his commitment to serving students at Madera Community College?

What strategies has Madera Community College employed to grow enrollment & support student success?

How is Madera Community College leveraging its...
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March 25, 2024

847: EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series - with Dr. Duane Bedell⁠, President, ⁠Bay Mills Community College⁠, & ⁠Justina Wilhelm⁠, President, ⁠Ilisagvik College⁠

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In this episode, President Series #268 & 269, & part of an EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series,

YOUR guests are Dr. Duane Bedell, President, Bay Mills Community College, & Justina Wilhelm, President, Ilisagvik College
YOUR hosts are Dr. Erica J Moore, Vice President for Indigenous Institutional Transformation, & Amber Morseau⁠, Indigenous Institutional Transformation Specialist, American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
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March 20, 2024

846: From Silicon Valley to Appalachia - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University

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In this episode, President Series #267, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
YOUR cohost is Melissa King, Senior Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Want to experience the journey of a humble leader who traded profession for purpose to transform lives?

Want to discover how to implement design thinking across an entire campus community?

Why can embraci...
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March 18, 2024

844: The Bowtie President - with Dr. Tim Cook, President, Clackamas Community College

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In this episode, President Series #266
YOUR guest is Dr. Tim Cook, President, Clackamas Community College
YOUR cohost is Sania Khan, VP, Innovation, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Rize Education
Want to gain insights from a first-generation college president on how to lead with empathy & understanding?

Want to explore the innovative programs & services community colleges are implementing to support student success?

Want to get a glimpse into th...
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March 13, 2024

843: The Community College Crusader - with O. John Maduko, President, Connecticut State Community College

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In this episode, President Series #265
YOUR guest is O. John Maduko, President, Connecticut State Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
How is John transforming Higher Education in Connecticut?

Why is listening to students & communities crucial for the future of higher education?

Why must wellness be at the core of Higher Education leadership?

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Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episod...
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March 12, 2024

842: The Barbarian at the Higher Ed Table - with Dr. John Jackson, President, Jessup University

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In this episode, President Series #264
YOUR guest is Dr. John Jackson, President, Jessup University
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Chuck Ambrose⁠, Senior Education Consultant, ⁠Husch Blackwell⁠,

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsor is Ellucian Live 2024
Want to discover strategies for navigating the rapidly evolving higher education landscape?

Want to gain insights on fostering a mission-driven institution that thrives?

Why is collaboration the key to surviving in H...
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March 4, 2024

838: The 13th Prescription - with Dr. Thomas Parham, President, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), & Dr. J. Luke Wood, President, California State University-Sacramento

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In this episode, President Series #262 & 263
YOUR guests are Dr. Thomas Parham, President, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), & Dr. J. Luke Wood, President, California State University-Sacramento
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. LaNitra Berger, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at NAFSA⁠, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at George Mason University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio...
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Feb. 20, 2024

813: How to Rapidly Expand Programs to Meet Economic Needs - with Dr. Muhammad Al-Saggaf, President, King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)

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In this episode, President Series #261
YOUR guest is Dr. Muhammad Al-Saggaf, President, King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Want advice on how to gain faculty & student buy-in during transitions?

How does KFUPM develop entrepreneurial job creators & not job fillers?

How does KFUPM recruit globally & achieve top international rankings?

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To contact Dr. Muhammad Al-Saggaf please email him at president@...
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Feb. 14, 2024

811: What Makes a College Stand Out - with Leocadia I. Zak, President, Agnes Scott College

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In this episode, President Series #260
YOUR guest is Leocadia I. Zak, President, Agnes Scott College

YOUR guest co-host is Sania Khan, Vice President, Innovation, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What key elements contribute to a distinctive & high-impact student experience?

Why is creative problem-solving an essential competency for colleges to remain competitive & better serve students?

What does Leocadia se...
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Feb. 7, 2024

808: How to Build a Connected Campus Community - with Dr. Jonathan Koppell, President, Montclair State University

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In this episode, President Series #259
YOUR guest is Dr. Jonathan Koppell, President, Montclair State University
YOUR guest co-host is Cole Clark, Managing Director, Higher Education, Deloitte⁠
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

What are some strategies for fostering connections between a university & its local community?

What ...
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Feb. 6, 2024

807: How AI is Changing the Student Experience - with Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover, President, Houston Community College - Southeast

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In this episode, President Series #259
YOUR guest is Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover, President, Houston Community College - Southeast
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

What's the impact of AI on students, faculty, & administrators?

How does Frances balance empathy...
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Feb. 5, 2024

806: What Creates Enduring University Partnerships - with Dr. Joianne L. Smith, President, Oakton College, & Anne Brennan, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs & College Transitions

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In this episode, President Series #258
YOUR guests are Dr. Joianne L. Smith, President, Oakton College, & Anne Brennan, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs & College Transitions

YOUR guest co-host is Dr. William Heineman, President, North Shore Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How did Oakton College create an innovative transfer agreement with a top 10 university?

Which software & structu...
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Jan. 30, 2024

804: EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series - w/ Dr. Helen Zaikina-Montgomery, President, Leech Lake Tribal College, & Anna Sheppard, President, White Earth Tribal & Community College

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In this episode, President Series #256 & 257, & part of an EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series,

YOUR guests are Dr. Helen Zaikina-Montgomery, President, Leech Lake Tribal College, & Anna Sheppard, President, White Earth Tribal & Community College
YOUR hosts are Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠ & Dr. Erica J Moore, Vice President for Indigenous Institutional Transformation, American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
Listen in to #EdUp!

Thank YOU so much fo...
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Jan. 25, 2024

802: Keys to Longevity in Higher Ed Leadership - with Dr. Vince Boudreau, President, City College (CUNY)

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In this episode, President Series #255
YOUR guest is Dr. Vince Boudreau, President, City College (CUNY)
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Christine Mangino, President, Queensborough Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How should College Presidents navigate pressures & politics to sustain a long-term presidency?

What are the most pressing issues & uncertainties facing Higher Education leaders right now?

Wh...