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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.
Nov. 25, 2025

When Selling Your Campus Saves Your University: The NDNU Story - with Dr. Beth Martin, President, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU)

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In this episode, President Series #427, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Beth Martin, President, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU)


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

How does a 175 year old institution sell its entire campus, go fully online & achieve zero debt while serving 80% of students online who only ...
Nov. 24, 2025

Why 88% of Faculty Voted to Blow Up the Liberal Arts Model (& How Your Institution Can Too) - with Dr. Arthur Levine, President, Brandeis University

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In this episode, President Series #426, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Arthur Levine, President, Brandeis University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a president come out of retirement for his alma mater & convince 88% of faculty to completely reinvent the liberal arts in a secret ballot vote?


Wha...
Nov. 23, 2025

How Religious Mission Drives Innovation (Not Prevents It) - with Elder Gilbert, Commissioner of Education, Church Educational System

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In this episode, President Series #425, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Elder Gilbert, Commissioner of Education, Church Educational System
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a religious university system serve over 160,000 students across 5 institutions & offer a $7,500 bachelor's degree without perpetual subsidies?


What happens when a teaching focused un...
Nov. 18, 2025

What a 45 Minute AI Conversation Revealed About 19 Years of Leadership - with Dr. Randall VanWagoner, President, Mohawk Valley Community College

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In this episode, President Series #424, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Randall VanWagoner, President, Mohawk Valley Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a 19 year community college president use ChatGPT for a 45 minute leadership reflection road trip & discover he's actually leading his "3rd presidency" at the same institution?


What ha...
Nov. 16, 2025

What Universities Can Learn from St. Edward's About Recognizing Prior Learning & Valuing Experience - with Dr. Montse Fuentes, President, Professor of Mathematics, St. Edward's University

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In this episode, President Series #423, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Montse Fuentes, President, Professor of Mathematics, St. Edward's University
YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a university ranked #2 in the West for undergraduate teaching serve students where 50% are Pell recipients ...
Nov. 13, 2025

Why Higher Ed Needs More "Radical Cooperation" - with Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor, The Community Solution Education System

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In this episode, President Series #422, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor, The Community Solution Education System
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a 6 university system serve 13,500 students through shared infrastructure instead of each institution maintaining separate marketing & finance departments?


What happens when...
Nov. 11, 2025

There Are PLENTY of Students - Debunking Higher Ed's Biggest Myth - with Dr. John Comerford, President, Otterbein University

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In this episode, President Series #421, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. John Comerford, President, Otterbein University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a university with 2,400 traditional undergraduates partner with Antioch University instead of trying to chase adult learners themselves & why recognizing what you're NOT good at is strategic genius?
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Nov. 10, 2025

What Global Health Leaders Know About Scaling Education - with Peter Bell, President, American University of Antigua

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In this episode, President Series #421, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Peter Bell, President, American University of Antigua
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a Caribbean medical school with 365 beaches graduate 300 physicians annually & achieve among the highest first time pass rates on standardized exams?


What happens when AI shows MORE empathy than...
Nov. 9, 2025

The Signal vs. Noise Problem Every College President Faces (& How to Win) - with Brad Baca, President, Western Colorado University

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In this episode, President Series #420, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Brad Baca, President, Western Colorado University
YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a 125 year old teacher's college serve 43 million adults with some college & no credential through targeted degree completion programs?


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Nov. 5, 2025

Why This President Says 'Lead as if You'll Be There Forever' (Even if You Won't) - with Dr. Roger Parrot, President, Belhaven University

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In this episode, President Series #419, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Roger Parrot, President, Belhaven University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a 30 year president eliminate ALL committees, make decisions in 45 minutes, & achieve record enrollment at a faith based university?


What happens ...
Nov. 2, 2025

The University That Refused to Accept the Demographic Cliff - with Dr. Aondover Tarhule, President, Illinois State University

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In this episode, President Series #418, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Aondover Tarhule, President, Illinois State University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes



How does a Nigerian born climate scientist with uneducated parents become the 21st president of a university achieving record enrollment since 1991?


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Oct. 28, 2025

Anticipatory Tiptoes - with Dr. Kimberly Beatty⁠, Chancellor, ⁠Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City⁠

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In this episode, President Series #417, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Kimberly Beatty, Chancellor, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
YOUR co-host is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a community college serving 18,000 students across 5 campuses get appr...
Oct. 26, 2025

What "Explore the Uncommon" Really Means at Linfield University - with Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University

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In this episode, President Series #416, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a new president lead a university where 40% of incoming students are first generation & achieve an 85.5% retention rate?


What happens when a college president visits every faculty member's office for ...
Oct. 22, 2025

What Every University President Should Know About AI Literacy Requirements - with Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University

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In this episode, President Series #415, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a Catholic university achieve 97% job/grad school placement while serving primarily lower & middle income families?


What happens when you em...
Oct. 14, 2025

What Happens When You Remove All the "Gunk" From Higher Education? - with Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, Founder & President, Newstate University

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In this episode, President Series #414, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, Founder & President, Newstate University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a university operate on a $300/month subscription model with competency based education where students can start the same day they apply?


What happens when you remove all the "gunk" fr...
Oct. 13, 2025

Inside the Search for President #14 - with Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University

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In this episode, President Series #413, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University
YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a UPS executive with 38 years in supply chain & logistics bring 1.2 second efficiency mindsets to higher education operations?


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Oct. 12, 2025

What Happens When Universities Take Degrees to Students Instead of Waiting - with Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President, Texas State University

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In this episode, President Series #412, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President, Texas State University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a former Canadian prison guard who "was the worst prison guard ever" transform into a university president leading 44,000 students?


What h...
Oct. 8, 2025

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

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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...
Oct. 7, 2025

Should College Presidents Live on Campus? This One Does & Here's Why - with Dr. Kristen Miller, President, Southern Maine Community College

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In this episode, President Series #410, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Kristen Miller, President, Southern Maine Community College
YOUR co-host is Dr. Chuck Lloyd, Vice Chancellor, Community College System of New Hampshire
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a community college president make the institution "student ready" rather than expecting studen...
Oct. 6, 2025

What Happens When Workforce Pell Finally Arrives (& Why Colleges Aren't Ready) - with Dr. Lisa Avery, President, Linn-Benton Community College

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In this episode, President Series #409, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Lisa Avery⁠, President, ⁠Linn-Benton Community College⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How does a community college get students $90,000 jobs with just a 2 year degree in programs like non destructive testing for aerospace & marine manufacturing?
What happens when AI could revolutioni...
Oct. 5, 2025

The Strategic Plan That 500,000 People Are Watching - with Dr. Brian Knetl, President, Waubonsee Community College

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In this episode, President Series #408, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by Studiosity,


YOUR guest is Dr. Brian Knetl, President, Waubonsee Community College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Noreen Golfman, Former Provost, Podcaster, & Studiosity Advisory Board Member


YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a community college president create a strategic plan called RISE 2030 with over 160 employee volunteers across a 500,000 person district serving rural, suburba...
Sept. 30, 2025

Maybe We Should Stop Asking 'Are Students College Ready? - with Dr. Alberto J. Román, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District

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In this episode, President Series #407, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Dr. Alberto J. Román, Chancellor, Los Angeles Community College District
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does the largest community college district in the nation serve 200,000 students across 9 colleges while 25% (50,000 students) are unhoused?


What happens when a first generation im...
Sept. 29, 2025

What Universities Can Learn from a 99.7% Debt-Free Graduation Rate - with Clay Christensen, President, Mountainland Technical College

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In this episode, President Series #406, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Clay Christensen, President, Mountainland Technical College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does the largest technical college in Utah achieve a 99.7% debt free graduation rate with 6,500 students & a 1,600 person waiting list?


What happens when 573 industry professionals serve on adv...
Sept. 23, 2025

If Your University Isn't Broken, What Kind of President Do You Hire? - with Paula Cunningham, Chair, Board of Trustees, Davenport University

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In this episode, President Series #405, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is Paula Cunningham, Chair, Board of Trustees, Davenport University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a private university customize & certify curriculum in just 60 days while other institutions take forever to turn things around?


What happens when a successful president voluntarily r...