President Series Episodes
The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
June 14, 2026
How Do You Train a Workforce for 100,000 New Jobs That Didn't Exist 14 Months Ago? - with Richard Nelson, President, Louisiana Community & Technical College System
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Richard Nelson, President, Louisiana Community & Technical College
In this episode, President Series #483, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former State Department diplomat turned Revenue Secretary who drove $100 billion in capit...
In this episode, President Series #483, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former State Department diplomat turned Revenue Secretary who drove $100 billion in capit...
June 7, 2026
How Do You Build the Ultimate Graduate That Every Employer Wants to Hire? - with Roger Hughes, President, Doane University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Roger Hughes, President, Doane University
In this episode, President Series #482, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jamie Ceman, Senior Executive VP of Reputation Services, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former Princeton football coach who coached 9 first round NFL draft picks now build the ult...
In this episode, President Series #482, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jamie Ceman, Senior Executive VP of Reputation Services, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former Princeton football coach who coached 9 first round NFL draft picks now build the ult...
June 2, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Dr. Quentin Young, President, University of the Cumberlands
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Quentin Young, President, University of the Cumberlands
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the fastest growing private university go from 6,500 to 25,000 students by meeting learners in the living room instead of making them travel to campus?
Why does cutting tuition from $23,000 to under $10,000 come back to transparency when stude...
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the fastest growing private university go from 6,500 to 25,000 students by meeting learners in the living room instead of making them travel to campus?
Why does cutting tuition from $23,000 to under $10,000 come back to transparency when stude...
June 1, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the most diverse institution in Philadelphia with 61% first generation & 58% Pell eligible students achieve 91% fall to spring retention when those students have lots of exit ramps & anything unraveling in their life could take them off the highway?
Why ar...
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the most diverse institution in Philadelphia with 61% first generation & 58% Pell eligible students achieve 91% fall to spring retention when those students have lots of exit ramps & anything unraveling in their life could take them off the highway?
Why ar...
May 31, 2026
How Do You Have 3 Presidencies at the Same Institution Without Switching Schools? - with Rich Dunsworth, President, University of the Ozarks
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Rich Dunsworth, President, University of the Ozarks
In this episode, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a president 13 years in at the same 800 student institution take a 90 day sabbatical to enter his 3rd presidency without switching schools?
Why does rural remote & small not mean less than when you...
In this episode, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a president 13 years in at the same 800 student institution take a 90 day sabbatical to enter his 3rd presidency without switching schools?
Why does rural remote & small not mean less than when you...
May 27, 2026
How Does a Community College Become the School of Choice Instead of the Starting Point? - with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College
In this episode, President Series #481, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an 80 year old community college in John Deere country transform from transfer institution to 50/50 career...
In this episode, President Series #481, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an 80 year old community college in John Deere country transform from transfer institution to 50/50 career...
May 24, 2026
Why Is a $20 Million Scholarship Budget an Investment, Not a Discount Rate? - with Dr. Joe Parisi, President, Missouri Valley College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Joe Parisi, President, Missouri Valley College
In this episode, President Series #480, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a college with students from 63 countries, 5 NFR world champion rodeo grads & a new trap & skeet national title post record enrollment, retention & graduation year over year?
...
In this episode, President Series #480, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a college with students from 63 countries, 5 NFR world champion rodeo grads & a new trap & skeet national title post record enrollment, retention & graduation year over year?
...
May 20, 2026
Tech CEOs Are Saying Study Liberal Arts. Here's Why - with Marsha Familaro Enright, President, Reliance College Fund
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Marsha Familaro Enright, President, Reliance College Fund
In this episode, President Series #479, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a Montessori educator who ran an elementary school for 25 years now work to start a college focused on strengthening reasoning power & self confidence?
Why are tech CEOs telli...
In this episode, President Series #479, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a Montessori educator who ran an elementary school for 25 years now work to start a college focused on strengthening reasoning power & self confidence?
Why are tech CEOs telli...
May 19, 2026
$18 Million Deficit. 4 Years to Close It. Here's How - with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President at Western Connecticut State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President, Western Connecticut State University
In this episode, President Series #478, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Connecticut's largest public Hispanic serving institution with 40% Pell students & families making under $75,000 become #1 in the state for social mobility?
Why d...
In this episode, President Series #478, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Connecticut's largest public Hispanic serving institution with 40% Pell students & families making under $75,000 become #1 in the state for social mobility?
Why d...
May 18, 2026
How Do You Bring 12 Universities to 500,000 Residents Who Can't Drive the Beltway? - with Dr. Dale Nesbary, Interim Executive Director, University System of Maryland
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Dale Nesbary, Interim Executive Director, University System of Maryland
In this episode, President Series #477, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a university center 7 miles from the world's largest naval test air station bring programs from 12 universities to 500,000 underserved residents of Southern...
In this episode, President Series #477, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a university center 7 miles from the world's largest naval test air station bring programs from 12 universities to 500,000 underserved residents of Southern...
May 17, 2026
Enriching Lives Through Learning - Dr. Shawn Powell, President, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Shawn Powell, President, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
In this episode, President Series #476, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a community college on a former SAC bomber base where the Enola Gay stopped serve rural southeastern New Mexico with nursing, aviation maintenance & workforce cred...
In this episode, President Series #476, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a community college on a former SAC bomber base where the Enola Gay stopped serve rural southeastern New Mexico with nursing, aviation maintenance & workforce cred...
May 13, 2026
He Appointed Himself Chancellor at 25. That Was 50 Years Ago - with Charles R. Modica, Chancellor, St. George's University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Charles R. Modica, Chancellor, St. George's University
In this episode, President Series #475, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a self-appointed chancellor who founded a medical school in Grenada at 25 celebrate 50 years leading the same institution?
Why did writing Harvard, Yale & Stanford for curricul...
In this episode, President Series #475, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a self-appointed chancellor who founded a medical school in Grenada at 25 celebrate 50 years leading the same institution?
Why did writing Harvard, Yale & Stanford for curricul...
May 12, 2026
He Became President at 35. Here's What He Knows That Others Don't. - with Zev Eleff, President, Gratz College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Zev Eleff, President, Gratz College
In this episode, President Series #474, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the oldest Jewishly sponsored college in North America grow from 400 to 700 graduate students as the field leader in Holocaust & Antisemitism Studies?
Why does a 40 year old president who started...
In this episode, President Series #474, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the oldest Jewishly sponsored college in North America grow from 400 to 700 graduate students as the field leader in Holocaust & Antisemitism Studies?
Why does a 40 year old president who started...
May 11, 2026
How Does 1 University Stack Credentials From Certificates to Doctoral All Under 1 Roof? - with Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University
In this episode, President Series #473, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the only Texas university with polytechnic authority stack credentials from certificates to doctoral degrees all in 1 institution?
Why does meeting students where they are ma...
In this episode, President Series #473, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the only Texas university with polytechnic authority stack credentials from certificates to doctoral degrees all in 1 institution?
Why does meeting students where they are ma...
May 10, 2026
The Metrics Match the Energy. Every Single Time - with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President of Merced College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President, Merced College
In this episode, President Series #472, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Hispanic serving institution in the gateway to Yosemite serve 21,000+ students wh...
In this episode, President Series #472, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Hispanic serving institution in the gateway to Yosemite serve 21,000+ students wh...
May 6, 2026
We See You. We Hear You. We Know You. (You Can't Hide Here) - with Dr. Rob Pepper, President, Huntington University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Rob Pepper, President, Huntington University
In this episode, President Series #471, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Northeast Indiana liberal arts university serve dual enrollment, traditional, working adults & graduate stude...
In this episode, President Series #471, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Northeast Indiana liberal arts university serve dual enrollment, traditional, working adults & graduate stude...
May 4, 2026
Maybe the Best ROI in Higher Ed Is the One We Keep Overlooking - with Dr. Susan Looney, President, Reading Area Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Susan Looney, President, Reading Area Community College (RAC)
In this episode, President Series #470, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the largest college in Berks County serve 8,500 students at $6,500 per year while 6 college presidents meet quarterly as partners not competitors?
Why do community c...
In this episode, President Series #470, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the largest college in Berks County serve 8,500 students at $6,500 per year while 6 college presidents meet quarterly as partners not competitors?
Why do community c...
April 28, 2026
Stop Saying Liberal Arts Isn't Workforce Development. It Is. - with Nora Miller, President, Mississippi University for Women
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Nora Miller, President, Mississippi University for Women
In this episode, President Series #469, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does the 1st state supported college for women founded in 1884 now serve 20 to 25% male enrollment with a nursing program in the top 4% nationally?
Why does partnering with rural hospitals to grow t...
In this episode, President Series #469, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does the 1st state supported college for women founded in 1884 now serve 20 to 25% male enrollment with a nursing program in the top 4% nationally?
Why does partnering with rural hospitals to grow t...
April 22, 2026
17 Year Olds Are Graduating With Associate Degrees. Utah Tech Is Doing Something Different - with Shane Smeed, President, Utah Tech University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Shane Smeed, President, Utah Tech University
In this episode, President Series #468, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a president who led commencement on day 1 learn that 17 & 18 year olds are graduating with associate degrees the same week as their ...
In this episode, President Series #468, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a president who led commencement on day 1 learn that 17 & 18 year olds are graduating with associate degrees the same week as their ...
April 19, 2026
Why Rural Community Colleges Are the Most Important Institutions Nobody Talks About - with Dr. Chett Daniel, President, Crowder College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chett Daniel, President, Crowder College
In this episode, President Series #467, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a rural Missouri community college use design thinking to build a strategic plan around the real problems students & employers are actually...
In this episode, President Series #467, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a rural Missouri community college use design thinking to build a strategic plan around the real problems students & employers are actually...
April 19, 2026
LIVE from Ellucian Live 2026 - with Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, President, Effat University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, President, Effat University
In this episode, President Series #466, & recorded LIVE from the Ellucian Live 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado,
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
Listen in to #EdUp
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!
Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio
● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience
We make e...
In this episode, President Series #466, & recorded LIVE from the Ellucian Live 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado,
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
Listen in to #EdUp
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!
Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio
● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience
We make e...
April 7, 2026
Stop Preparing Students for 1995 Jobs. Start Preparing for 2040 - with Greg Jones, President, Belmont University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Greg Jones, President, Belmont University
In this episode, President Series #465, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Nashville university with 12 colleges & 9k students achieve highest enrollment ever ...
In this episode, President Series #465, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Nashville university with 12 colleges & 9k students achieve highest enrollment ever ...
April 6, 2026
They Declined for 13 Years. Then Grew 22% in 3 Years. Here's How - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
In this episode, President Series #464, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years whil...
In this episode, President Series #464, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Page Keller, VP of Academic Relations, Knack
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years whil...
March 30, 2026
How Did a College President Become #1 on TikTok (& Why It Actually Matters)? - with Dr. Dan Myers, President, Misericordia University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Dan Myers, President, Misericordia University
In this episode, President Series #463, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Pennsylvania university rank number 2 nationally for graduation rates after adjusting for student wealth using Sisters of Mercy wr...
In this episode, President Series #463, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Pennsylvania university rank number 2 nationally for graduation rates after adjusting for student wealth using Sisters of Mercy wr...