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Private Colleges Episodes

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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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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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July 2, 2024

925: Innovative Approaches to Financial Challenges- with Dr. Nancy Hubbard, Dean of the College of Business, University of Lynchburg, & Educational Consultant, Higher Ed Heart

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In this episode, #925,

YOUR guest is Dr. Nancy Hubbard, Dean of the College of Business, University of Lynchburg, & Educational Consultant, Higher Ed Heart

YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How is the University of Lynchburg adapting to challenges facing higher education, including enrollment declines & financial pressures?

What strategies is Dr. Hubbard implementing to create...
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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...
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June 4, 2024

896: An Innovative Learning Experience - with Riccardo Ocleppo, CEO & Founder, OPIT

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In this episode, President Series #281,
YOUR guest is Riccardo Ocleppo⁠, CEO & Founder, ⁠OPIT - Open Institute of Technology
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
What inspired Riccardo to found OPIT, & how did his experience with the student community DoxCity influence that decision?

How is OPIT differentiating itself in the market by coupling fresh tech curricula with hands-on application & practice?

With AI transforming industries, ho...
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June 3, 2024

894: The Davenport Difference - with Richard J. Pappas, President, & Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director, Casa Latina, Davenport University

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In this episode, President Series #280,
YOUR guests are Richard J. Pappas, President, & Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director, Casa Latina, Davenport University
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Davenport University adapting to the changing needs & demographics of students, with initiatives like Casa Latina's bilingual degree programs aimed at serving the Latino community?

As the larges...
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May 21, 2024

887: Opening the Gates - with Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People

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In this episode, President Series #277, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Shai Reshef, Founder & President, University of the People
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
How is University of the People opening the gates to higher education for over 137,000 students from 200 countries & territories who may not have had the opportunity otherwise?

What unique challenges do marginalized & u...
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April 23, 2024

878: Differentiating for the Win - with Dr. Robert E. Johnson, President, Western New England University

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In this episode, President Series #273, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Robert E. Johnson, President, Western New England University,

YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Aisha Francis, President, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology,

YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
How is Western New England University creating a "powerful preparation for the future of work" through its focus on the new traditional university, agile mind education, &...
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March 20, 2024

846: From Silicon Valley to Appalachia - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University

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In this episode, President Series #267, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
YOUR cohost is Melissa King, Senior Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Want to experience the journey of a humble leader who traded profession for purpose to transform lives?

Want to discover how to implement design thinking across an entire campus community?

Why can embraci...
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Jan. 16, 2024

796: How to Build a University from Scratch - with Pano Kanelos, President, University of Austin

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In this episode, President Series #252
YOUR guest is Pano Kanelos, President, University of Austin
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix & host of EdUp Insights!

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What is The University of Austin?

How will The University of Austin revolutionize undergraduate education?

What does Pano see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen ...
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Dec. 26, 2023

783: Up & Outwards - with Dr. Constance St. Germain, President, Capella University

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In this episode, President Series #250
YOUR guest is Dr. Constance St. Germain, President, Capella University
YOUR guest co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, Enrollment Management Services, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What's a big difference between being a Provost & College President, according to Constance?

What advice does Constance have for new College Presidents?

What does Constance ...
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Dec. 26, 2023

781: How to Innovate within Accreditation - with Dr. Jo Blondin⁠, President, ⁠Clark State College⁠, & ⁠Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley⁠, President, ⁠Higher Learning Commission⁠

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In this episode, President Series #248
YOUR guests are Dr. Jo Blondin, President, Clark State College & Chair, Higher Learning Commission⁠, & Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley, President, Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR guest co-host is Manoj Patil, President, Little Priest Tribal College
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How can accreditors like HLC enable innovation while ensuring quality?

What tools can help college...
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Nov. 22, 2023

749: An Abundance Mindset - with Rick Beyer, Founder & Executive Chairman, Core Education

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Rick Beyer, Founder & Executive Chairman, Core Education
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Bill Pepicello⁠, Former ⁠University of Phoenix⁠ President & host of ⁠EdUp Insights⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

What does Rick mean when he talks about an abundance mindset?

Why is Core Education a public benefit corporation?

What does Rick see as the future of Hig...
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Nov. 21, 2023

748: Avoiding Crisis - with Dr. Chuck Ambrose⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠Dr. Michael Nietzel⁠⁠, Co-Authors of Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency

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In this episode,

YOUR guests are Dr. Chuck Ambrose⁠, Senior Education Consultant, ⁠Husch Blackwell⁠, & ⁠Dr. Michael Nietzel⁠, President Emeritus, ⁠Missouri State University, Co-Authors of Colleges on the Brink: The Case for Financial Exigency
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How can data-driven decisions help college leaders steer clear of financial catastrophe?

Is shared governanc...
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Nov. 15, 2023

744: Transforming Higher Ed for the 21st Century - with Professor Dame Madeleine Atkins, President, Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge

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In this episode, President Series #244
YOUR guest is Professor Dame Madeleine Atkins, President, Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge
YOUR guest cohost is Nuno Fernandes, President of American Public University System
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

What can the US learn from a UK institute about transforming higher ed for the 21st century?

How is a college president in ...
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Nov. 14, 2023

743: A 172 Year Old Start Up - with Dr. Beth Martin, President, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU)

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In this episode, President Series #243
YOUR guest is Dr. Beth Martin, President, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU)
YOUR guest cohost is Geoffrey M. Roche, Host of EdUp HealthUp
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How did a 172-year-old university reinvent itself as a "startup"?

How did a pivot & new tech help a NDNU thrive?

What does Beth see as the future of Higher Education?

List...