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President Series Episodes

The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
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Oct. 9, 2024

963: Serving the 'Gray Box' - with Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe

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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

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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

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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

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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...
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Sept. 30, 2024

957: Innovation & Collaboration - with Dr. Randy Frisch, President, City University of Seattle

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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

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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

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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

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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 ...
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Sept. 16, 2024

950: First Choice University - with Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...
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Aug. 12, 2024

938: 5 Bold Moves to Save a Rural College - with ⁠Dr. William "Rusty" Kennedy⁠⁠, President, ⁠⁠Andrew College⁠

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In this episode, #938, President Series #293, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

⁠YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. William "Rusty" Kennedy⁠, President, ⁠Andrew College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How is Andrew College adapting to serve students in rural Southwest Georgia?

What strategies is Rusty employing to grow enrollment & add 4-year degree programs?

How is Andrew College balancing its Methodist affiliation with the need for financial sustainability?

W...
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Aug. 6, 2024

937: Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President, Goldey-Beacom College

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In this episode, #937, President Series #292, & brought to YOU by Parallels - use coupon code EDUP10 for YOUR 10% discount!

YOUR guest is Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President, Goldey-Beacom College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Goldey-Beacom College evolved from its 1886 founding as a business penmanship school to its current status as a liberal arts college with a strong business focus?

What strategies has Colleen implemented to adapt Goldey-Beacom's curriculu...
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July 29, 2024

934: Disney-Inspired Leadership in Higher Ed - with Dr. Michael Avaltroni, President, Fairleigh Dickinson University

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In this episode, #934, President Series #290, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Michael Avaltroni⁠, President, ⁠Fairleigh Dickinson University
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠
How did Michael's experience as an undergraduate chemistry student at Fairleigh Dickinson influence his decision to stay & contribute to the institution for over two decades?

What have been the most significant challeng...
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July 22, 2024

932: Excellence Without Excuse - with Dr. Lester McCorn, President, Clinton College

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In this episode, #932, President Series #289, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Lester McCorn, President, Clinton College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠
How has Lester's vision for Clinton College evolved since his inauguration, & how does it align with the historic missions of HBCUs?

What is the Work College model, & how is Clinton College implementing it to provide value & career preparat...
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July 15, 2024

930: Nature Meets Education - Kate Ferrel, President, Nicolet College

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In this episode, #930, President Series #288, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Kate Ferrel, President, Nicolet College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠
How is Kate implementing her leadership philosophy of empathy, transparency, & servant leadership at Nicolet College?

What innovative approaches is Nicolet College taking to strategic planning & accreditation preparation?

How is the college fost...
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July 8, 2024

927: Restoring Trust in Higher Education - with Dr. Ross Gittell, President, Bryant University

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In this episode, #927, & President Series #287,
YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Ross Gittell, President, Bryant University
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is Bryant University focusing on professional development & strong outcomes for students in a challenging higher education landscape?

What value does an integrated residential & academic experience provide that online education cannot match?

How did Ross' experience as chancellor of New Hampshire's Community College System ...
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June 26, 2024

922: LIVE From the 2024 ⁠Career Education Convention⁠ - with Billy Clark, President, Delta College of Arts & Technology

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In this episode, President Series #286, brought to YOU by ⁠LeadSquared⁠, & recorded in person at the 2024 ⁠Career Education Convention⁠ in Indianapolis, Indiana,

YOUR guest is Billy Clark, President, Delta College of Arts & Technology
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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June 25, 2024

917: LIVE From the 2024 ⁠Career Education Convention⁠ - with Mary Kelly, CEO, StrataTech

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In this episode, brought to YOU by ⁠LeadSquared⁠, & recorded in person at the 2024 ⁠Career Education Convention⁠ in Indianapolis, Indiana,

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠Mary Kelly, CEO, ⁠StrataTech.⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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June 21, 2024

908: LIVE From the 2024 ⁠Career Education Convention⁠ - with Jim Bologa, Chief Executive Officer, Porter and Chester Institute

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In this episode, President Series #284, brought to YOU by ⁠LeadSquared⁠, & recorded in person at the 2024 ⁠Career Education Convention⁠ in Indianapolis, Indiana,

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠Jim Bologa,⁠ Chief Executive Officer, ⁠Porter and Chester Institute.⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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June 18, 2024

901: The Epicenter of the Future - with Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San José State University

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In this episode, #901, & President Series #283,
YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San José State University
YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President, John A. Logan College,
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, how is San Jose State leveraging its unique location to provide students with cutting-edge learning experiences & career opportunities?

With major tech companies like Nvidia, Adobe, & Zoom just minut...
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June 17, 2024

900: Navigating Higher Ed's Perfect Storm - with Deanne D’Emilio, President, Gwynedd Mercy University

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In this episode, #900, & President Series #282,
YOUR guest is Deanne D’Emilio, President, Gwynedd Mercy University
YOUR cohost is Robert Ferrilli, CEO & Founder, Ferrilli
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio


What perfect storm of factors are converging to create unprecedented challenges for higher ed leaders today, from enrollment declines to financial pressures?


How has Gwynedd Mercy's strong Mercy mission & 75-year legacy of female leadership prepared it to weather t...