President Series Episodes
The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
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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...
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Oct. 9, 2024
963: Serving the 'Gray Box' - with Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #963, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #306, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is ASU-Beebe adapting to serve diverse student populations across multiple campuses?
What strategies is ASU-Beebe using to re-engage students & increase enrollment post-COVID?
How is the college balancing online, hybrid, & f...
In this episode, #963, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #306, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is ASU-Beebe adapting to serve diverse student populations across multiple campuses?
What strategies is ASU-Beebe using to re-engage students & increase enrollment post-COVID?
How is the college balancing online, hybrid, & f...
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Oct. 8, 2024
962: Location, Innovation, & Opportunity - with Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #962, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #305, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Amy Diaz, President, GateWay Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Stevens Institute of Technology infusing technology across all disciplines?
What strategies are being employed to prepare students for future careers?
How do Stevens & G...
In this episode, #962, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #305, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Amy Diaz, President, GateWay Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Stevens Institute of Technology infusing technology across all disciplines?
What strategies are being employed to prepare students for future careers?
How do Stevens & G...
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Oct. 7, 2024
961: Transforming Urban Education - with Dr. James Limbaugh, President, West Los Angeles College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #961, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #304, & brought to YOU by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation
YOUR guest is Dr. James Limbaugh, President, West Los Angeles College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is West Los Angeles College innovating its community college model for today's students?
What strategies is West LA College employing to address climate change education?
How is the college balancing workforce developmen...
In this episode, #961, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #304, & brought to YOU by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation
YOUR guest is Dr. James Limbaugh, President, West Los Angeles College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is West Los Angeles College innovating its community college model for today's students?
What strategies is West LA College employing to address climate change education?
How is the college balancing workforce developmen...
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Oct. 2, 2024
959: Interdisciplinary Learning & Career Readiness - with Dr. Ron Cole, President, Allegheny College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #959, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #303, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Ron Cole, President, Allegheny College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Allegheny College innovating its liberal arts model for today's students?
What strategies is Allegheny employing to demonstrate the value of higher education?
How is the college balancing interdisciplinary learning with career preparatio...
In this episode, #959, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #303, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Ron Cole, President, Allegheny College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Allegheny College innovating its liberal arts model for today's students?
What strategies is Allegheny employing to demonstrate the value of higher education?
How is the college balancing interdisciplinary learning with career preparatio...
Guest: Ron Cole, PhD
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Sept. 30, 2024
957: Innovation & Collaboration - with Dr. Randy Frisch, President, City University of Seattle
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #957, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #302, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Randy Frisch, President, City University of Seattle
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is City University of Seattle innovating to serve international & working adult students?
What strategies is City U employing to reduce reliance on Title IV funding?
How is the university collaborating with major employers like Boeing ...
In this episode, #957, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #302, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Randy Frisch, President, City University of Seattle
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is City University of Seattle innovating to serve international & working adult students?
What strategies is City U employing to reduce reliance on Title IV funding?
How is the university collaborating with major employers like Boeing ...
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Sept. 24, 2024
954: Global Vision, Local Impact - with Dr. Anthony Lee, President, Westcliff University
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #954, President Series #301, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony Lee, President, Westcliff University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Westcliff University addressing the needs of international students?
What strategies is Westcliff employing to achieve consistent growth?
How is the university balancing online, hybrid, & in-person learning experiences?
What role does athletics play in Westcl...
In this episode, #954, President Series #301, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony Lee, President, Westcliff University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Westcliff University addressing the needs of international students?
What strategies is Westcliff employing to achieve consistent growth?
How is the university balancing online, hybrid, & in-person learning experiences?
What role does athletics play in Westcl...
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Sept. 23, 2024
953: Hands-On & High-Tech - with Dr. Joel English, President, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #953, President Series #300, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Joel English, President, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is AIM addressing the critical shortage of aircraft technicians?
What impact did COVID-19 have on the aviation industry & AIM's operations?
How does AIM balance hands-on training with online learning components?
What strategies does AIM use to coll...
In this episode, #953, President Series #300, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Joel English, President, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is AIM addressing the critical shortage of aircraft technicians?
What impact did COVID-19 have on the aviation industry & AIM's operations?
How does AIM balance hands-on training with online learning components?
What strategies does AIM use to coll...
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Sept. 18, 2024
952: The Business of Style - with Ron Marshall, President, & Scott Carnz, Provost, LIM College
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #952, President Series #299, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Ron Marshall, President, & Scott Carnz, Provost, LIM College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is LIM College preparing students for careers in the business of fashion?
What strategies is LIM employing to attract & retain international students?
How is the college balancing in-person & online learning experiences?
What role does New York ...
In this episode, #952, President Series #299, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Ron Marshall, President, & Scott Carnz, Provost, LIM College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is LIM College preparing students for careers in the business of fashion?
What strategies is LIM employing to attract & retain international students?
How is the college balancing in-person & online learning experiences?
What role does New York ...
Guests: Ron Marshall , Dr. Scott Carnz
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Sept. 16, 2024
950: First Choice University - with Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #950, President Series #298, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UWG reimagining student services with its innovative Momentum Center?
What strategies is Brendan employing to create a "first choice" experience for students?
How is UWG balancing academic programs with experiential learning opportunities?
What unique c...
In this episode, #950, President Series #298, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is UWG reimagining student services with its innovative Momentum Center?
What strategies is Brendan employing to create a "first choice" experience for students?
How is UWG balancing academic programs with experiential learning opportunities?
What unique c...
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Sept. 9, 2024
947: Innovation in Action - with Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna, President, Monroe Community College
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #947, President Series #297, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna, President, Monroe Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Monroe Community College adapting to serve a diverse student population?
What strategies is DeAnna employing to boost enrollment & retention in challenging times?
How is MCC balancing workforce development with providing comprehensive education?
Wha...
In this episode, #947, President Series #297, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna, President, Monroe Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Monroe Community College adapting to serve a diverse student population?
What strategies is DeAnna employing to boost enrollment & retention in challenging times?
How is MCC balancing workforce development with providing comprehensive education?
Wha...
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Aug. 27, 2024
943: Stackable, Packable, Trackable - with Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, President, Athens State University
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #943, President Series #296, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, President, Athens State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Athens State University serving upper-division & adult learners?
What strategies is Catherine employing to assess prior learning & offer flexible degree options?
How is Athens State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education...
In this episode, #943, President Series #296, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, President, Athens State University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Athens State University serving upper-division & adult learners?
What strategies is Catherine employing to assess prior learning & offer flexible degree options?
How is Athens State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education...
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Aug. 26, 2024
942: Bridging Community Colleges & Universities - with Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, & Incoming President at the University of North Texas
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #942, President Series #295, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, & Incoming President at the University of North Texas
YOUR cohost is Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor, San Jacinto College
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee, San Jacinto College,
How has Texas transfo...
In this episode, #942, President Series #295, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Harrison Keller, Commissioner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, & Incoming President at the University of North Texas
YOUR cohost is Dr. Brenda Hellyer, Chancellor, San Jacinto College
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee, San Jacinto College,
How has Texas transfo...
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Aug. 20, 2024
941: Community College 2.0 - with Dr. Chad Brown, President, Zane State College
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #941, President Series #294, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Chad Brown, President, Zane State College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Zane State College adapting to serve students in rural central Ohio?
What strategies is Chad employing to grow enrollment & add new programs?
How is Zane State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education?
What unique challenges & opportunities c...
In this episode, #941, President Series #294, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Chad Brown, President, Zane State College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Zane State College adapting to serve students in rural central Ohio?
What strategies is Chad employing to grow enrollment & add new programs?
How is Zane State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education?
What unique challenges & opportunities c...