President Series Episodes

The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
Feb. 7, 2025

Will AI Transform College Accreditation? with Dr. Judi Sciple⁠, Dr. Ryan Hartnett⁠, Dr. Terence Peavy⁠, ⁠Tray Patterson, ⁠MSCHE⁠, & ⁠Dr. Steven M. Rose⁠, President, ⁠Passaic Community College⁠

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #340, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education⁠ 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guests are Dr. Judi Sciple, Senior VP for Accreditation Relations & Services, Dr. Ryan Hartnett, VP for Institutional Field Relations, Dr. Terence Peavy, VP for Institutional Field Relations, Tray Patterson, Director for Volunteer Services, MSCHE, ...
Feb. 5, 2025

Why Innovation Loops Are Key to Higher Ed's Future - with Frank Neville, President, Millsaps College

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #339, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Frank Neville, President, Millsaps College
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠⁠Rize Education
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
This episode highlights the innovative approaches to higher education at Millsaps College, a private liberal arts institution in Jackson, Mississippi.


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Feb. 4, 2025

What It Takes to Lead a University for 13 Years When Most Presidents Last Just 4 - with Dr. Brian Noland, President East Tennessee State University

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #338, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is Dr. Brian Noland, President, East Tennessee State University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
his episode highlights ETSU's mission to serve the Appalachian region & its role as a healthcare education hub.


President Noland discusses ETSU's impact as an institution of 14,000 students & 2,600 faculty/staff, emphasizing their focu...
Feb. 3, 2025

What's Next for Public Higher Ed? - with Dr. ⁠⁠John B. King⁠, Chancellor, ⁠State University of New York (SUNY)⁠

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #337, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is Dr. ⁠⁠John B. King, Chancellor, State University of New York (SUNY)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
This episode highlights the transformative work happening at SUNY & the broader impact of the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the country.


Chancellor King shares his vision for the 64-campus system, em...
Jan. 30, 2025

What Community Colleges Must Do To Win The Value Proposition Battle - with Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #336, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Larry Schall, President, New England Commission of Higher Education
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
This episode highlights the transformative work happening at Holyoke Community College & the broader impact of community colleges in higher education. Dr. ...
Jan. 28, 2025

How Washburn University's Community-First Strategy is Redefining Regional Higher Ed - with Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek⁠, President, ⁠Washburn University⁠

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #335, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising...
Jan. 27, 2025

How This Military Leader is Transforming One of America's Largest Public University - with General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III⁠, President, ⁠Texas A&M University⁠

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #335, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President, Texas A&M University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
Texas A&M University President General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, shares insights on leading one of America's largest public universities with ...
Jan. 22, 2025

Why This HBCU's AI Strategy Could Transform Higher Education Forever - with Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #334, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Laura Ipsen⁠⁠, President & CEO, ⁠⁠Ellucian
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Huston-Tillotson University embracing technology & AI in Austin's tech ecosystem?


What makes HTU unique as the ol...
Jan. 16, 2025

Why 'Relentless Welcome' Could Be Higher Ed's Next Big Thing - with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes⁠, President & Vice Chancellor, ⁠Yorkville University⁠

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #334, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Yorkville University's unique position as a private Canadian university shape ...
Jan. 15, 2025

How a Corporate Attorney Became a University President & Is Transforming Higher Ed - with Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #333, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University
YOUR cohost is Casey Liddle, VP of Account Management, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Marywood's unique "Bigger, Bolder & Better" vision shape its future?


What drove the transition from corporate law to...
Jan. 13, 2025

What Running a Global University Looks Like in 2025 - with Dr. Alan Kadish⁠, President, ⁠Touro University⁠

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In this episode, #1,013, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #332, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Alan Kadish, President, Touro University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Touro manage operations across 11 cities & multiple academic models?


What drove Touro's successful pivot to remote learning during COVID-19?


Why is transparency with ...
Jan. 10, 2025

What Hollywood Isn't Telling YOU About Film School - with Michael Young⁠, President, & ⁠Sonny Calderon⁠, VP of Academic Affairs, ⁠New York Film Academy⁠

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In this episode, #1,011, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #331, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guests are Michael Young, President, & Sonny Calderon, VP of Academic Affairs, New York Film Academy
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How did NYFA evolve from a hands-on conservatory to offering comprehensive degree programs?


What makes NYFA's faculty "unicorns" in comb...
Jan. 10, 2025

How Transparent Leadership & Innovation Doubled Enrollment at Rowan - with Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, President, Rowan University

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In this episode, #1,009, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #330, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, President, Rowan University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How did Rowan transform from a normal school to a major research university?


What drives the university's commitment to low-income student access & affordability?


How has transparent leadership & collaboratio...
Jan. 9, 2025

When Colleges Close: A President's Perspective & The Impact on Community- with Dr. David Evans, Former President, Southern Vermont College

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In this episode, #1,008, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #329, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. David Evans, Former President, Southern Vermont College
YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly...
Jan. 6, 2025

Sticky Campuses - w/ Joe Ross, Reach University, Dr. Char Perlas, College of the Siskiyous, Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, Dr. Diana Johnson, & Dr. Justin White, Northwest Arkansas Community College

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In this episode, #1,006, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #326, #327, #328, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guests are ⁠⁠⁠Joe Ross, President, Reach University, Dr. Char Perlas, Superintendent/President, College of the Siskiyous, Dr. Dennis C. Rittle, President, Dr. Diana Johnson, Senior VP of Learning, & Dr. Justin White, VP of Student Affairs & Strategic Initiatives, Northwest Arkansas...
Jan. 4, 2025

How Rural Universities Drive Life-Changing Economic Mobility - with Dr. David A. Tandberg, President, Adams State University

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In this episode, #1,002, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #325, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. David A. Tandberg⁠, President, ⁠Adams State University⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does serving 5 of Colorado's 10 lowest-income counties shape Adams State's mission?

What makes the "Adams Promise" & direct admissions a game-changer for access?

Ho...
Jan. 4, 2025

How Free Community College Drives 20% Enrollment Growth - with Dr. Laura Douglas, President, Bristol Community College

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In this episode, #1,001, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #324, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Laura Douglas⁠, President, ⁠Bristol Community College⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How did free community college drive 20% enrollment growth?

What makes offshore wind training a game-changer for workforce development?

How are navigators transforming the student onboardi...
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Dec. 10, 2024

998: Building Tomorrow's Workforce - with Dr. Leigh Goodson, CEO & President, Tulsa Community College & Jennifer Hankins, Managing Director, Tulsa Innovation Labs

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In this episode, #998, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #323, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guests are ⁠Dr. Leigh Goodson⁠, CEO & President, ⁠Tulsa Community College⁠ & ⁠Jennifer Hankins⁠, Managing Director, ⁠Tulsa Innovation Labs⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Eric James Stephens⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Tulsa positioning itself as a emerg...
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Dec. 9, 2024

997: Leading the HBCU Movement - with Dr. Tony Allen, President, Delaware State University

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In this episode, #997, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #322, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Tony Allen⁠, President, ⁠Delaware State University⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Laura Ipsen⁠⁠, President & CEO, ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How are HBCUs leading innovation in higher education?

What role do HBCUs play in building the American middle class?
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Dec. 2, 2024

993: 30 Years of Innovation & Growth - with Dr. Mary B. Hawkins, President, Bellevue University

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In this episode, #993, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #321, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Mary B. Hawkins⁠, President, ⁠Bellevue University⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Kevin Harrington⁠⁠, Co-Founder & CEO, ⁠⁠Rize Education⁠⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How has Bellevue maintained its innovative culture for three decades?

What's their approach to supporti...
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Nov. 27, 2024

992: Community, Partnerships & Purpose - with Dr. Warren Hilton, President, Onondaga Community College

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In this episode, #992, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #320, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Warren Hilton⁠, President, ⁠Onondaga Community College⁠ (OCC)

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is OCC partnering with Micron on their historic $100B investment?

What role do navigators play in their student success strategy?

How are they achieving...
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Nov. 25, 2024

991: Breaking the Tuition Code - with Ross Allen, President, Bethel University

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In this episode, #991, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #319, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠Ross Allen⁠, President, ⁠Bethel University⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠⁠Rize Education⁠⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Bethel's tuition transparency initiative transforming access?


Why did they restructure...
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Nov. 21, 2024

989: The Power of Accessibility - with Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, President, Delaware County Community College

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In this episode, #989, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #318, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Marta Yera Cronin⁠, President, ⁠Delaware County Community College⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights

How does Marta's first-gen immigrant experience shape her leadership approach?

What innovative strategies is Marta implementing to support 16...
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Nov. 19, 2024

987: Servant Leadership in Action - with Dr. Len Jessup, Author & Former President, Claremont Graduate University, & UNLV

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In this episode, #987, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #317, & brought to YOU by the ⁠MSCHE 2024⁠ conference, & the ⁠InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Dr. Len Jessup, Author & Former President, Claremont Graduate University, & UNLV
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does selfless leadership drive institutional success?

What are the key differences between leading public vs. private institutions?

Why is it critical to "go slo...