President Series Episodes
The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
July 9, 2025
The AI Paradox: Why This College President Embraces What Others Fear - with Dr. Amy Bosley, President, Northwest Vista College
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In this episode, President Series #380, & part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Bosley, President, Northwest Vista College
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR...
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In this episode, President Series #380, & part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Bosley, President, Northwest Vista College
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR...
July 8, 2025
Why 99% of These Students Get Jobs Before Graduation - with Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University
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In this episode, President Series #379, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Kettering's 100-yea...
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In this episode, President Series #379, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Kettering's 100-yea...
July 6, 2025
What Every College Leader Can Learn from Rural University Innovation - with Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University
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In this episode, President Series #378, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University
YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi, VP, Revenue & Academic Partne...
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In this episode, President Series #378, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University
YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi, VP, Revenue & Academic Partne...
June 29, 2025
Why Bemidji State's President Believes 'Our Why is Tied to Our Who' in Higher Education - with Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University
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In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges?
What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse?
How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota?
What strategies...
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In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges?
What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse?
How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota?
What strategies...
June 24, 2025
Will Global Classrooms Become the New Normal? - with Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science
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In this episode, President Series #376, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science
YOUR cohost is Kevin Harrington, Co-Founder & CEO, Rize Education
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How did a former kindergarten teacher become president of a health sciences college?
What challenges did hig...
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In this episode, President Series #376, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science
YOUR cohost is Kevin Harrington, Co-Founder & CEO, Rize Education
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How did a former kindergarten teacher become president of a health sciences college?
What challenges did hig...
June 23, 2025
Why Education—Not Just Degrees—Should Be Higher Ed's North Star - with Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University
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In this episode, President Series #375, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace?
What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions?
How has the definition of "traditional"...
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In this episode, President Series #375, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace?
What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions?
How has the definition of "traditional"...
June 16, 2025
How a $22M Deficit Transformed into a Mission-Driven Renaissance at NJCU - with Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City University
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In this episode, President Series #374, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did NJCU overcome a projected $22 million operating deficit?
What strategic steps led to the first balanced budget in seven years?
How is the university preparing for a strategic merger with Kean University?
What do...
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In this episode, President Series #374, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did NJCU overcome a projected $22 million operating deficit?
What strategic steps led to the first balanced budget in seven years?
How is the university preparing for a strategic merger with Kean University?
What do...
June 9, 2025
Why 'Permission to Play' is the Leadership Secret of Silicon Valley's Top Community College Chancellor - with Lee Lambert, Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
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In this episode, President Series #373, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Lee Lambert , Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Foothill-De Anza positioned within Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem?
What leadership approaches help navigate today's complex higher education landscape?
How can college leaders effectively embrace technological innovation?
Why...
In this episode, President Series #373, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Lee Lambert , Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Foothill-De Anza positioned within Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem?
What leadership approaches help navigate today's complex higher education landscape?
How can college leaders effectively embrace technological innovation?
Why...
June 1, 2025
How Presidents Stay Motivated During Higher Ed's Most Challenging Era - with Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University Chico
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In this episode, President Series #372, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Steve Perez , President, California State University Chico
YOUR cohost is Dr. Andrew Kim , Director of Psychiatry, TimelyCare
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Chico State serve students in California's rural North State region?
What unique challenges exist for a residential campus where 75% of students come from outside the area?
...
In this episode, President Series #372, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Steve Perez , President, California State University Chico
YOUR cohost is Dr. Andrew Kim , Director of Psychiatry, TimelyCare
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Chico State serve students in California's rural North State region?
What unique challenges exist for a residential campus where 75% of students come from outside the area?
...
May 27, 2025
Why Employers—Not Students—Are the Real Clients at This Technical Institute - with Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute
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In this episode, President Series #371, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Monica Llerena , President, CBT Technology Institute
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How did a family's immigrant journey lead to establishing a 36-year educational institution?
What makes CBT's hands-on learning philosophy distinctive in technical education?
How does the institute balance traditiona...
In this episode, President Series #371, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Monica Llerena , President, CBT Technology Institute
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How did a family's immigrant journey lead to establishing a 36-year educational institution?
What makes CBT's hands-on learning philosophy distinctive in technical education?
How does the institute balance traditiona...
May 26, 2025
What Employers Will Pay $10,000 For - with Dr. Jeff Pittman, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College
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In this episode, President Series #370, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Jeff Pittman, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is St. Louis Community College experiencing enrollment recovery post-pandemic?
What role do community colleges play in meeting workforce needs?
How are new campus buildings targeting high-need workforce sectors?
What innovative employer partne...
In this episode, President Series #370, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Jeff Pittman, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is St. Louis Community College experiencing enrollment recovery post-pandemic?
What role do community colleges play in meeting workforce needs?
How are new campus buildings targeting high-need workforce sectors?
What innovative employer partne...
May 19, 2025
How an Open Curriculum Shapes the Next Generation of Women Leaders - with Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College
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In this episode, President Series #369, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by the University of Rochester
YOUR guest is Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What makes Smith College unique in higher education?
How does an open curriculum foster student exploration?
Why is writing emphasized as a foundational skill?
How are students being prepared for careers in a changing job market?...
In this episode, President Series #369, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by the University of Rochester
YOUR guest is Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What makes Smith College unique in higher education?
How does an open curriculum foster student exploration?
Why is writing emphasized as a foundational skill?
How are students being prepared for careers in a changing job market?...
May 17, 2025
How Will Universities Survive the AI Revolution? - with Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis, President, CSU Stanislaus
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In this episode, President Series #368 , (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by the University of Rochester
YOUR guest is Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis , President, CSU Stanislaus
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Stan State driving socioeconomic mobility in California's Central Valley?
What makes Stan State ranked #2 in the nation for social mobility?
How do Hispanic-Serving Institutions meet the unique needs of diverse student populat...
In this episode, President Series #368 , (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by the University of Rochester
YOUR guest is Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis , President, CSU Stanislaus
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Stan State driving socioeconomic mobility in California's Central Valley?
What makes Stan State ranked #2 in the nation for social mobility?
How do Hispanic-Serving Institutions meet the unique needs of diverse student populat...
May 12, 2025
How One State System Is Using Data To Stop Students From Dropping Out - with Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education
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In this episode, President Series #367 , (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino , Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen , President & CEO of Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is PASSHE keeping education accessible with tuition frozen since 2018?
What role does technology play in improving student retention & success?
How...
In this episode, President Series #367 , (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino , Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen , President & CEO of Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is PASSHE keeping education accessible with tuition frozen since 2018?
What role does technology play in improving student retention & success?
How...
May 7, 2025
How This University President Accelerated Institutional Change in Just 9 Months - with Dr. Matt VandenBerg, President, Ohio Wesleyan University
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In this episode, President Series #366 , (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Matt VandenBerg , President, Ohio Wesleyan University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Ohio Wesleyan leading with boldness & kindness in today's higher education landscape?
Why does OWU intentionally keep all incoming students undeclared on their major?
What makes Delaware County, Ohio the perfect location for a liberal arts inst...
In this episode, President Series #366 , (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Matt VandenBerg , President, Ohio Wesleyan University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Ohio Wesleyan leading with boldness & kindness in today's higher education landscape?
Why does OWU intentionally keep all incoming students undeclared on their major?
What makes Delaware County, Ohio the perfect location for a liberal arts inst...
May 5, 2025
How AI & Brain Architecture Are Reshaping the Future of Higher Education - with Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr., President, Southern Oregon University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #365, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr ., President, Southern Oregon University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is SOU navigating challenges in today's higher education landscape?
What makes Ashland, Oregon "the coziest college town in America"?
How does SOU balance growth with providing quality education?
What strategies help retain ...
In this episode, President Series #365, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr ., President, Southern Oregon University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is SOU navigating challenges in today's higher education landscape?
What makes Ashland, Oregon "the coziest college town in America"?
How does SOU balance growth with providing quality education?
What strategies help retain ...
April 30, 2025
What This Appalachian University Did to Build 3 Medical Schools & Revitalize a Region - with Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville
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In this episode, President Series #364, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon & EDUP Xcelerated Excellence
YOUR guest is Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How are rural institutions serving as economic catalysts in Appalachia?
Why is retaining students & creating educational pathways critical for regional development?
How can universities create their own...
In this episode, President Series #364, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon & EDUP Xcelerated Excellence
YOUR guest is Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How are rural institutions serving as economic catalysts in Appalachia?
Why is retaining students & creating educational pathways critical for regional development?
How can universities create their own...
April 20, 2025
What Every University President Should Know About Growth - with Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University
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In this episode, President Series #363, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Morgan State grow from 7,200 to 11,000 students?
What drives infrastructure & capital investment of $2 billion?
How does the "7-point leadership model" transform institutions?
Why is board & political relationship ma...
In this episode, President Series #363, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did Morgan State grow from 7,200 to 11,000 students?
What drives infrastructure & capital investment of $2 billion?
How does the "7-point leadership model" transform institutions?
Why is board & political relationship ma...
April 15, 2025
What It Really Takes to Turn Around a University - with Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, President, Friends University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #362, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, President, Friends University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Friends University serving as a talent importer for Wichita?
What drives program development in response to industry needs?
How can universities maintain financial sustainability?
What role does institutional focus play ...
In this episode, President Series #362, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, President, Friends University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Friends University serving as a talent importer for Wichita?
What drives program development in response to industry needs?
How can universities maintain financial sustainability?
What role does institutional focus play ...
April 14, 2025
Why Higher Ed Must Defend Its Value in the Age of AI - with Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #361, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How are faith-based institutions serving Appalachian communities?
What challenges do first-generation students face in higher education?
How can university presidents balance internal & external commitments?
What role do healt...
In this episode, President Series #361, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How are faith-based institutions serving Appalachian communities?
What challenges do first-generation students face in higher education?
How can university presidents balance internal & external commitments?
What role do healt...
April 13, 2025
Will Consumer-Focused Colleges Win the Future? - with Dr. Frank Shushok, President, Roanoke College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #360, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Frank Shushok, President, Roanoke College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How are colleges adapting to serve as anchor institutions in their communities?
Why is viewing students as consumers critical for institutional success?
How can smaller colleges differentiate themselves in today's market?
What role ...
In this episode, President Series #360, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Frank Shushok, President, Roanoke College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How are colleges adapting to serve as anchor institutions in their communities?
Why is viewing students as consumers critical for institutional success?
How can smaller colleges differentiate themselves in today's market?
What role ...
April 13, 2025
Why No College is Too Big to Fail - with Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed
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In this episode, President Series #359, (Powered By Ellucian), & part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formally announced its closure in June, 2024.
During his tenure, ...
In this episode, President Series #359, (Powered By Ellucian), & part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formally announced its closure in June, 2024.
During his tenure, ...
April 1, 2025
Why Branding & Differentiation Are Critical for University Success - with Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #358, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How can universities leverage partnerships for growth & sustainability?
Why is branding & differentiation critical in higher education?
How can institutions expand their impact through mental health initiatives?
...
In this episode, President Series #358, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How can universities leverage partnerships for growth & sustainability?
Why is branding & differentiation critical in higher education?
How can institutions expand their impact through mental health initiatives?
...
March 31, 2025
How AI & Humanity Can Transform Teacher Education - with Dr. Susanne Thompson, President, Moreland University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #357, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Susanne Thompson, President, Moreland University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How can new institutions innovate without bureaucratic constraints?
Why is mindset crucial for handling regulatory changes?
How can AI enhance rather than replace teacher-student connections?
What makes t...
In this episode, President Series #357, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Susanne Thompson, President, Moreland University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How can new institutions innovate without bureaucratic constraints?
Why is mindset crucial for handling regulatory changes?
How can AI enhance rather than replace teacher-student connections?
What makes t...