President Series Episodes
The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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?
...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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...
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...
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Nov. 18, 2024
986: Beyond Traditional Models - with Steve Beard, President & CEO, Adtalem Global Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #986, brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Steve Beard, President & CEO, Adtalem Global Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Adtalem addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages?
Why are they the largest provider of healthcare education in the US?
How are they breaking down barriers for underrepresented students?
What's driving their recent 30% stock price grow...
In this episode, #986, brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Steve Beard, President & CEO, Adtalem Global Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Adtalem addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages?
Why are they the largest provider of healthcare education in the US?
How are they breaking down barriers for underrepresented students?
What's driving their recent 30% stock price grow...
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Nov. 13, 2024
984: Simple by Design - with Stratsi Kulinski, President, NewU University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #984, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #316, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Stratsi Kulinski, President, NewU University
YOUR cohost is Dr. Greg Pillar, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Queens University of Charlotte
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is New U delivering a 120-credit bachelor's degree in 3 years without summer terms?
What inno...
In this episode, #984, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #316, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Stratsi Kulinski, President, NewU University
YOUR cohost is Dr. Greg Pillar, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Queens University of Charlotte
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is New U delivering a 120-credit bachelor's degree in 3 years without summer terms?
What inno...
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Nov. 12, 2024
983: Global & Local - with Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor, Alamo Colleges District
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #983, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #315, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor, Alamo Colleges District
YOUR host is Dr. LaNitra Berger, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at NAFSA, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at George Mason University
YOUR coh...
In this episode, #983, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #315, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor, Alamo Colleges District
YOUR host is Dr. LaNitra Berger, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at NAFSA, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at George Mason University
YOUR coh...
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Nov. 11, 2024
982: The Future of Work-Based Learning - with Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #982, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #314, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University
YOUR cohost is Kevin Harrington, Co-Founder & CEO, Rize Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is WGU serving 180k concurrent learners through competency-based education?
What insights can traditional institutions learn...
In this episode, #982, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #314, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Scott Pulsipher, President, Western Governors University
YOUR cohost is Kevin Harrington, Co-Founder & CEO, Rize Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is WGU serving 180k concurrent learners through competency-based education?
What insights can traditional institutions learn...
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Nov. 5, 2024
979: Disrupting Medical Education - with Dr. David Lenihan, Founder & CEO, Tiber Health, & Past President of Ponce Health Sciences University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #979, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #314, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. David Lenihan, Founder & CEO, Tiber Health, & Past President of Ponce Health Sciences University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Tiber Health revolutionizing medical school admissions through data analytics?
Why does the average parental income of $42K vs $280K matter in me...
In this episode, #979, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #314, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. David Lenihan, Founder & CEO, Tiber Health, & Past President of Ponce Health Sciences University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Tiber Health revolutionizing medical school admissions through data analytics?
Why does the average parental income of $42K vs $280K matter in me...
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Oct. 30, 2024
976: Building the University That Doesn't Exist - with Dr. Michael Shannon, President, University of North Georgia
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #976, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #312, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Shannon, President, University of North Georgia
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UNG balancing tradition & innovation across 5 campuses & 19.7k students?
What role does military experience play in university leadership?
How can AI & technology enhance the student experience...
In this episode, #976, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #312, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Shannon, President, University of North Georgia
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UNG balancing tradition & innovation across 5 campuses & 19.7k students?
What role does military experience play in university leadership?
How can AI & technology enhance the student experience...
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Oct. 28, 2024
974: Transforming Lives Through Access - with Dr. Kate Smith, President, Rio Salado College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #974, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #311, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Kate Smith, President, Rio Salado College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Rio Salado serving 40k learners through innovative delivery models?
What strategies...
In this episode, #974, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #311, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Kate Smith, President, Rio Salado College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Rio Salado serving 40k learners through innovative delivery models?
What strategies...
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Oct. 22, 2024
971: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges - with Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez, President, Laredo College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #971, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #310, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez, President, Laredo College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Laredo College adapting its academic model to serve diverse student populations?
What strategies is Laredo using to ensure affordability & access for its community?
How is the c...
In this episode, #971, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #310, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez, President, Laredo College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Laredo College adapting its academic model to serve diverse student populations?
What strategies is Laredo using to ensure affordability & access for its community?
How is the c...
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Oct. 17, 2024
968: Bridging Academia & Industry - with Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, President, Aurora University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #968, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #309, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, President, Aurora University
YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, Rize Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Aurora University adapting its mission to serve a diverse student population?
What strategies is Aurora ...
In this episode, #968, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #309, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, President, Aurora University
YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, Rize Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Aurora University adapting its mission to serve a diverse student population?
What strategies is Aurora ...
Guest: Susana Rivera-MIlls, PhD
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Oct. 16, 2024
967: Bucking the Trends - with Dr. Frank Sanchez, President, Manhattanville University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #967, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #308, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Frank Sanchez, President, Manhattanville University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Manhattanville bucking national enrollment trends with 9% growth in new students?
What strategies is Manhattanville using to demonstrate ROI & value to prospective students
How is the university innov...
In this episode, #967, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #308, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Frank Sanchez, President, Manhattanville University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Manhattanville bucking national enrollment trends with 9% growth in new students?
What strategies is Manhattanville using to demonstrate ROI & value to prospective students
How is the university innov...
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Oct. 10, 2024
964: Balancing Profit & Purpose - with Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #964, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #307, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UTI adapting its business model to serve modern learners with flexible education options?
What strategies is UTI using to partner with...
In this episode, #964, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #307, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UTI adapting its business model to serve modern learners with flexible education options?
What strategies is UTI using to partner with...