Private Colleges Episodes
Nov. 5, 2025
Why This President Says 'Lead as if You'll Be There Forever' (Even if You Won't) - with Dr. Roger Parrot, President, Belhaven University
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In this episode, President Series #419, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Roger Parrot, President, Belhaven University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 30 year president eliminate ALL committees, make decisions in 45 minutes, & achieve record enrollment at a faith based university?
What happens ...
In this episode, President Series #419, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Roger Parrot, President, Belhaven University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 30 year president eliminate ALL committees, make decisions in 45 minutes, & achieve record enrollment at a faith based university?
What happens ...
Oct. 22, 2025
What Every University President Should Know About AI Literacy Requirements - with Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University
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In this episode, President Series #415, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Catholic university achieve 97% job/grad school placement while serving primarily lower & middle income families?
What happens when you em...
In this episode, President Series #415, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a Catholic university achieve 97% job/grad school placement while serving primarily lower & middle income families?
What happens when you em...
Oct. 13, 2025
Inside the Search for President #14 - with Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University
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In this episode, President Series #413, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University
YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a UPS executive with 38 years in supply chain & logistics bring 1.2 second efficiency mindsets to higher education operations?
...
In this episode, President Series #413, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University
YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a UPS executive with 38 years in supply chain & logistics bring 1.2 second efficiency mindsets to higher education operations?
...
Sept. 23, 2025
If Your University Isn't Broken, What Kind of President Do You Hire? - with Paula Cunningham, Chair, Board of Trustees, Davenport University
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In this episode, President Series #405, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Paula Cunningham, Chair, Board of Trustees, Davenport University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a private university customize & certify curriculum in just 60 days while other institutions take forever to turn things around?
What happens when a successful president voluntarily r...
In this episode, President Series #405, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Paula Cunningham, Chair, Board of Trustees, Davenport University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a private university customize & certify curriculum in just 60 days while other institutions take forever to turn things around?
What happens when a successful president voluntarily r...
Sept. 22, 2025
Maybe Higher Ed's Future Isn't What You Think - with Eric Turner, President, Lasell University
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In this episode, President Series #404, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Eric Turner, President, Lasell University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 175 year old university create a unique senior living community with a 450 hour annual education requirement?
What happens when 81 year old resident...
In this episode, President Series #404, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Eric Turner, President, Lasell University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a 175 year old university create a unique senior living community with a 450 hour annual education requirement?
What happens when 81 year old resident...
Sept. 15, 2025
How America's 6th Oldest College Became Its 5th Fastest Growing - with Dr. Bryon L. Grigsby, President & Professor of English, Moravian University
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In this episode, President Series #401, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Bryon L. Grigsby, President & Professor of English, Moravian University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the 6th oldest college in America become the 5th fastest growing institution in the country?
What does it take to trans...
In this episode, President Series #401, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Bryon L. Grigsby, President & Professor of English, Moravian University
YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the 6th oldest college in America become the 5th fastest growing institution in the country?
What does it take to trans...
Sept. 7, 2025
What Happens When Students Only Take 1 Class at a Time - with Jonathan Brand, President, Cornell College
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In this episode, President Series #398, sponsored by Scholarly
YOUR guest is Jonathan Brand, President, Cornell College
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics
How does a 171-year-old liberal arts college operate on a "block system" where students & faculty focus on only 1 course at a time for 3.5 weeks?
What happens when your entire campus is on the National Historic Register & you achieve d...
In this episode, President Series #398, sponsored by Scholarly
YOUR guest is Jonathan Brand, President, Cornell College
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics
How does a 171-year-old liberal arts college operate on a "block system" where students & faculty focus on only 1 course at a time for 3.5 weeks?
What happens when your entire campus is on the National Historic Register & you achieve d...
Sept. 2, 2025
If You're Not Teaching Students to Question AI, You're Failing Them - Michael Hammond, President, Gordon College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #397, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Michael Hammond, President, Gordon College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Gordon College thrive as the only Protestant liberal arts Christian college in the Northeast?
What does "incarnational learning" mean for student success beyond financial outcomes?
How can institutio...
In this episode, President Series #397, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Michael Hammond, President, Gordon College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Gordon College thrive as the only Protestant liberal arts Christian college in the Northeast?
What does "incarnational learning" mean for student success beyond financial outcomes?
How can institutio...
Aug. 25, 2025
How to Lead Through the Noise in Higher Education - with Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President, Tiffin University
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In this episode, President Series #395, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President, Tiffin University,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Tiffin University achieved enrollment growth during a challenging demographic period?
What does it mean to lead with "co-evolution over collapse" in higher education?
How can universities b...
In this episode, President Series #395, powered by Ellucian, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President, Tiffin University,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Tiffin University achieved enrollment growth during a challenging demographic period?
What does it mean to lead with "co-evolution over collapse" in higher education?
How can universities b...
Aug. 18, 2025
How 1 University Eliminated Every Committee & Still Thrives - with Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/ Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
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In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does a university break down traditional faculty roles into 6 specialized positions to better serve 10,000+ online learners?
What happens when YOU eliminate committees entirely & build new academic programs in 3-4 mon...
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does a university break down traditional faculty roles into 6 specialized positions to better serve 10,000+ online learners?
What happens when YOU eliminate committees entirely & build new academic programs in 3-4 mon...
Aug. 12, 2025
If You're Not Tracking 30 Metrics Daily, You're Not Scaling Right - with Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #393, powered by Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Ultimate Medical Academy achieved explosive growth to over 20,000 students?
What does it mean to focus laser-sharp on allied healthcare careers for 3 decades?
How can institutions build wraparound student services that actually work?
For EdUp Supporters ears only via the extended conv...
In this episode, President Series #393, powered by Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Ultimate Medical Academy achieved explosive growth to over 20,000 students?
What does it mean to focus laser-sharp on allied healthcare careers for 3 decades?
How can institutions build wraparound student services that actually work?
For EdUp Supporters ears only via the extended conv...
Aug. 3, 2025
How a $9,000 Spanish-Language Degree is Disrupting Higher Education - with Jim Tolbert, Chancellor, Universidad Santander USA
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In this episode, President Series #389, powered by Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Jim Tolbert, Chancellor, Universidad Santander USA
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Universidad Santander serve non-English speaking Latino im...
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In this episode, President Series #389, powered by Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Jim Tolbert, Chancellor, Universidad Santander USA
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Universidad Santander serve non-English speaking Latino im...
July 29, 2025
Will Traditional Law Schools Survive the Hybrid Revolution? - with Dr. Matthew Nehmer, President, The Colleges of Law
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In this episode, President Series #387, powered by Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Dr. Matthew Nehmer, President, The Colleges of Law
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How did a communications & ma...
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In this episode, President Series #387, powered by Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Dr. Matthew Nehmer, President, The Colleges of Law
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How did a communications & ma...
July 15, 2025
Why This President's Pop-Up Office Strategy Went Viral - with Dr. G. Devin Stephenson, President, Florida Polytechnic University
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In this episode, President Series #383 powered By Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Dr. G. Devin Stephenson, President, Florida Polytechnic University
YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Vice President for Business Development, Ellucian
YOUR host...
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In this episode, President Series #383 powered By Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Dr. G. Devin Stephenson, President, Florida Polytechnic University
YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Vice President for Business Development, Ellucian
YOUR host...
July 13, 2025
Why Leaders Fail: Human Treachery & Leadership Crucibles - with Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College
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In this episode, President Series #381, Powered By Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College & Author of The Crucibles That Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership
YOUR host is Dr. J...
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In this episode, President Series #381, Powered By Ellucian,
YOUR guest is Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College & Author of The Crucibles That Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership
YOUR host is Dr. J...
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...
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...
May 19, 2025
How an Open Curriculum Shapes the Next Generation of Women Leaders - with Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
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 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...
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 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
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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 ...
March 11, 2025
Why Timeless & Timely Skills Are The Future of Liberal Arts Education - with Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, President, St. Olaf College
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In this episode, President Series #353, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, President, St. Olaf College
YOUR cohost is Dylan Fogarty, VP of Partner Success, Rize EducationYOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does St. Olaf deliver holistic education?
What distinguishes vocational education in the Lutheran tradition?
How are timeless & timely ...
In this episode, President Series #353, (Powered By Ellucian), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, President, St. Olaf College
YOUR cohost is Dylan Fogarty, VP of Partner Success, Rize EducationYOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does St. Olaf deliver holistic education?
What distinguishes vocational education in the Lutheran tradition?
How are timeless & timely ...