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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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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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 ...
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...
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...
March 29, 2026

If Something Trending Today Is Obsolete Tomorrow, How Fast Must We Move? - with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou, Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou, Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University
In this episode, President Series #462, 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 60 year old Hispanic-serving university founded for graduate education in psychology now embed behavioral s...
March 25, 2026

Catholic Universities Are Back & This Is Why Students Are Choosing Faith Over Everything - with Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University
In this episode, President Series #461, 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 100 year old Catholic university with 4k students close a $100 million capital campaign while acquiring Ursuline College?


Why a...
March 23, 2026

If We're Not Here for Popularity, Why Are We Afraid to Make Decisions? - with Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, President, Old Dominion University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, President, Old Dominion University
In this episode, President Series #460, 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 Karolyn Pearson, VP Strategy Officer & Managing Director, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a 24k student research 1 university...
March 22, 2026

40% Underrepresented. 1/3 First Gen. $1.1 Billion Impact. This is the University at Albany - with Havidán Rodríguez​, President, ​University at Albany

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Havidán Rodríguez​, President, ​University at Albany
In this episode, President Series #459, 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 Laura Ipsen​, President & CEO, ​Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does the University at Albany serve 40% plus underrepresented students while bec...
March 18, 2026

They Called It High School With Cigarettes. Now It's Training America's Workforce - with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, New River Community & Technical College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, New River Community & Technical College
In this episode, President Series #458, 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 West Virginia community college serving 10 counties in coal field Appalachia retrain workers, combat gen...
March 17, 2026

Carlow University's Continuous Enrollment Growth Through Purpose Driven Storytelling While Keeping the Mission at the Forefront - with Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University
In this episode, President Series #457, 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 Bridget Moran, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a 95 year old Catholic university founded by 5 Sisters of Mer...
March 16, 2026

Don't Know What Job You'll Have in 10 Years? Congratulations, Get a Liberal Arts Degree! - with Andrea Talentino, President, Augustana College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Andrea Talentino, President, Augustana College
In this episode, President Series #456, 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 165 year old top 100 liberal arts college with 2,500 students in the Quad Cities produce 2 Nobel laureates & an NFL MVP while proving R...
March 15, 2026

What Happens When You Require Career Readiness for Credit? - with Dr. Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College
In this episode, President Series #455, 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 175 year old Ohio college increase first year enrollment by 80% through Jacket Journey, a nationally unique required for credit caree...
March 11, 2026

The Divot in the Stone: Why This University President Looks Down Before Leading Up - Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University
In this episode, President Series #454, 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 did Siena University successfully transition from a college to a university after ...
March 10, 2026

How to Build Workforce Pathways That Actually Lead to Jobs - with Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President, Arapaho Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President, Arapaho Community College
In this episode, President Series #453, 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 Denver's oldest designated community college with 15k students avoid the enrollment cliff while suburban growth & housing deve...
March 9, 2026

If Strategic Plans Ignore Employee Health, Are They Even Strategic? - with Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President, Western Nevada College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President, Western Nevada College
In this episode, President Series #452, 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 community college with 3 campuses across 6 counties serve 4k students with 160 full time employees while building enrollment &...