Skills-Based Training Episodes
July 20, 2026
Why the AI Conversation on Campus Is Disconnected from the Real World - with Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO Council
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Kiersten Barnet, Executive Director, New York Jobs CEO Council
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Ron Marshall, President, LIM College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What did 25 of the most powerful CEOs in America agree to do that helped 65,000 low income New Yorkers land jobs paying over $60,000?
Why does the AI conversation in the boardroom sound nothing like the AI conversatio...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Ron Marshall, President, LIM College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What did 25 of the most powerful CEOs in America agree to do that helped 65,000 low income New Yorkers land jobs paying over $60,000?
Why does the AI conversation in the boardroom sound nothing like the AI conversatio...
July 14, 2026
Maybe It's Time to “Skillify” the Curriculum - with Dr. Henry Mack, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Henry Mack, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Senior Vice President, Managed Services and Executive Business Development, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the assistant secretary who taught philosophy at the U...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Senior Vice President, Managed Services and Executive Business Development, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the assistant secretary who taught philosophy at the U...
July 13, 2026
Why the Department of Education Says Higher Ed Needs a Revolution, Not a Tune Up - with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Nicholas Kent, Under Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Why does the Under Secretary say higher education is not too big to fail & needs a full revolution, not just tinkering?
What did one prominent president admit out loud about why they won't shorten degrees, even ...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Why does the Under Secretary say higher education is not too big to fail & needs a full revolution, not just tinkering?
What did one prominent president admit out loud about why they won't shorten degrees, even ...
April 16, 2026
How Do You Serve Millions of Adults With Some College No Credential? - w/ Dr. Lisa Vollendorf, President, Empire State University, & Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, President, Athens State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Lisa Vollendorf, President of Empire State University (SUNY), & Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, President, Athens State University
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How do 2 institutions built to serve adult learners prove that flipping the switch to go online doesn't work without an ethos of serving all learners not just some?
Why have 646 associate degrees been awa...
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How do 2 institutions built to serve adult learners prove that flipping the switch to go online doesn't work without an ethos of serving all learners not just some?
Why have 646 associate degrees been awa...
April 15, 2026
How Do You Build a Course in Days That Used to Take 6 to 9 Months? - with Pardis Mahdavi, Board Member, Lumina Foundation, & CEO, MyUni
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Pardis Mahdavi, Board Member, Lumina Foundation, & CEO, MyUni
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an AI native university reverse engineer education from employer demand when what used to take 6 to 9 months to build now takes days?
Why are employers hiring sophomores & telling them to drop out because 2 more years won't make them any more ready to work?
Wha...
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an AI native university reverse engineer education from employer demand when what used to take 6 to 9 months to build now takes days?
Why are employers hiring sophomores & telling them to drop out because 2 more years won't make them any more ready to work?
Wha...
April 14, 2026
How Do Foundations With Different Priorities All Agree AI Is Too Important to Ignore? - with Jamie Merisotis, President & CEO, Lumina Foundation, & Allison Scott, CEO, Kapor Foundation
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Jamie Merisotis, President & CEO, Lumina Foundation, & Allison Scott, CEO, Kapor Foundation
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Humanity AI bring together foundations with different priorities who all agree this is such a critical moment that they can't cede AI development to the for profit sector?
Why does making humans a byproduct of tool development instead ...
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Humanity AI bring together foundations with different priorities who all agree this is such a critical moment that they can't cede AI development to the for profit sector?
Why does making humans a byproduct of tool development instead ...
Jan. 20, 2026
AI, Burnout, & the New Healthcare Workforce: UMA’s Plan to Rebuild Talent Pipelines - with April Neumann, Executive Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Ultimate Medical Academy
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with April Neumann, Executive Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA)
In this episode, brought to you by Career-Bond,
YOUR co-host is Darius Goldman, Founder & CEO, Career-Bond
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Ultimate Medical Academy, a not for profit institution with a 30 year history, 20,000 online students, 100,000 alumni, & a nationwide footprint, support non traditional learners with wraparound services designe...
In this episode, brought to you by Career-Bond,
YOUR co-host is Darius Goldman, Founder & CEO, Career-Bond
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Ultimate Medical Academy, a not for profit institution with a 30 year history, 20,000 online students, 100,000 alumni, & a nationwide footprint, support non traditional learners with wraparound services designe...
Dec. 23, 2025
Is Your Multi Campus Strategy Creating Chaos or Consistency? - with Dr. Christian Vigé, Provost, Delta College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Christian Vigé, Provost, Delta College
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog,
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Delta College, with 6 campuses producing 3/4 of Louisiana's nurses, achieve consistency across locations through standardized curriculum, syllabi, & course objectives while leveraging tools for scheduling, curriculum management, & assessment?
Why does Christian emphasize cross campus...
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog,
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Delta College, with 6 campuses producing 3/4 of Louisiana's nurses, achieve consistency across locations through standardized curriculum, syllabi, & course objectives while leveraging tools for scheduling, curriculum management, & assessment?
Why does Christian emphasize cross campus...
April 28, 2025
Will This AI Tool Solve Higher Ed's Enrollment Crisis? - with Matt Foran, Founder & CEO, KnowMeQ
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Matt Foran, Founder & CEO, KnowMeQ
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How can AI tools transform credit for prior learning in higher education?
Why is knowing oneself the most important "Q" for career success?
How does simplifying prior learning assessment increase student enrollment?
What role can AI play in creating equitable educational pathways?
Why must institu...
In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Matt Foran, Founder & CEO, KnowMeQ
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How can AI tools transform credit for prior learning in higher education?
Why is knowing oneself the most important "Q" for career success?
How does simplifying prior learning assessment increase student enrollment?
What role can AI play in creating equitable educational pathways?
Why must institu...
April 27, 2025
AI for Learning vs. AI for Productivity - with Mike Larsen, CEO, Studiosity
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Mike Larsen, CEO, Studiosity
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What is AI for learning versus AI for productivity?
How is Studiosity providing learning-focused AI solutions globally?
How can institutions implement AI that enhances critical thinking rather than replacing it?
What challenges do students face with academic integrity & AI usage?
How is Studiosity exp...
In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Mike Larsen, CEO, Studiosity
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
What is AI for learning versus AI for productivity?
How is Studiosity providing learning-focused AI solutions globally?
How can institutions implement AI that enhances critical thinking rather than replacing it?
What challenges do students face with academic integrity & AI usage?
How is Studiosity exp...
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Dec. 16, 2024
Episode 1,000: Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,000, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did EdUp grow from humble beginnings to 400,000+ organic downloads?
What makes EdUp the most prolific higher ed podcast network?
How has EdUp chronicled transformative moments in higher education?
Why is building community crucial for podcast success?
What's next for The EdUp Experience brand?
How ...
In this episode, #1,000, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Elvin Freytes & Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did EdUp grow from humble beginnings to 400,000+ organic downloads?
What makes EdUp the most prolific higher ed podcast network?
How has EdUp chronicled transformative moments in higher education?
Why is building community crucial for podcast success?
What's next for The EdUp Experience brand?
How ...
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Dec. 4, 2024
996: Reimagining Education's Future - with Dr. Laura E. Demarse, VP of Future of Work, Charles Koch Foundation
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #996, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Dr. Laura E. Demarse, VP of Future of Work, Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, Rize Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How can we create more flexible pathways for modern learners?
Why do institutions struggle with innovation & alternative credentials?
How can universities become community learning hubs?
...
In this episode, #996, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Dr. Laura E. Demarse, VP of Future of Work, Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, Rize Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How can we create more flexible pathways for modern learners?
Why do institutions struggle with innovation & alternative credentials?
How can universities become community learning hubs?
...
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Dec. 4, 2024
995: The Power of Personal Touch - with Dr. Sharvin Maisuria, Dean of Academic Affairs, Generations College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #995, & brought to YOU by the
MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Sharvin Maisuria, Dean of Academic Affairs, Generations College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Generations College maintain its commitment to individualized student support with a growing online presence?
What strategies does Generations College use to support students returning for second & third ...
In this episode, #995, & brought to YOU by the
MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Dr. Sharvin Maisuria, Dean of Academic Affairs, Generations College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Generations College maintain its commitment to individualized student support with a growing online presence?
What strategies does Generations College use to support students returning for second & third ...
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Oct. 23, 2024
973: Bridging the Tech Talent Gap - with Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director, The Marcy Lab School
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #973, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director, The Marcy Lab School
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How is The Marcy Lab School reimagining post-secondary education for underserved communities?
What strategies is Marcy Lab using to combine tech education with leadership development?
How is the program ensuring accessibility through its tuition-free ...
In this episode, #973, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director, The Marcy Lab School
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How is The Marcy Lab School reimagining post-secondary education for underserved communities?
What strategies is Marcy Lab using to combine tech education with leadership development?
How is the program ensuring accessibility through its tuition-free ...
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Oct. 21, 2024
970: Reimagining Education for the AI Era - with Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, & Ellucian Board Member
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #970,
YOUR guest is Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, &
Ellucian Board Member
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is AI poised to transform higher education & workforce development?
What strategies can institutions use to foster innovation in the age of AI?
How can universities balance technology adoption with human-centered learning?
What role will AI play in addressing mental health & ...
In this episode, #970,
YOUR guest is Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, &
Ellucian Board Member
YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is AI poised to transform higher education & workforce development?
What strategies can institutions use to foster innovation in the age of AI?
How can universities balance technology adoption with human-centered learning?
What role will AI play in addressing mental health & ...
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Sept. 17, 2024
951: The Future of Work Meets Higher Ed - with Eddie Lin, Co-Founder, NexusEdge Education
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #951, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Eddie Lin, Co-Founder, NexusEdge Education
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Daria J. Willis, President, Howard Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is NexusEdge bridging the gap between employer needs & higher education curriculum?
What strategies can institutions use to integrate industry-recognized credentials into their programs?
How can community colleges...
In this episode, #951, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Eddie Lin, Co-Founder, NexusEdge Education
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Daria J. Willis, President, Howard Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is NexusEdge bridging the gap between employer needs & higher education curriculum?
What strategies can institutions use to integrate industry-recognized credentials into their programs?
How can community colleges...
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Sept. 2, 2024
944: Breaking the Social Capital Barrier - with Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder & CEO, Braven
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #944, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder & CEO, Braven
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Braven partnering with universities to serve first-generation & low-income students?
What strategies is Aimée employing to build social capital & career readiness?
How is Braven balancing employer needs with providing a well-rounded education?
What unique challenges & opportunities come wi...
In this episode, #944, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder & CEO, Braven
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Braven partnering with universities to serve first-generation & low-income students?
What strategies is Aimée employing to build social capital & career readiness?
How is Braven balancing employer needs with providing a well-rounded education?
What unique challenges & opportunities come wi...
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July 30, 2024
935: Democratizing Tech Education - with Victoria Papalian, COO, Udacity
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #935, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Victoria Papalian, COO, Udacity
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Udacity create industry-relevant, hands-on learning experiences?
Why is constantly updating curriculum crucial in fast-changing tech fields?
What are Udacity's new programs in Generative AI & how do partnerships with tech giants like Google enhance them?
How has the recent acquisition by Accenture impac...
In this episode, #935, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guest is Victoria Papalian, COO, Udacity
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Udacity create industry-relevant, hands-on learning experiences?
Why is constantly updating curriculum crucial in fast-changing tech fields?
What are Udacity's new programs in Generative AI & how do partnerships with tech giants like Google enhance them?
How has the recent acquisition by Accenture impac...
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June 4, 2024
895: De-risking Higher Education - with Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How is StraighterLine expanding access to higher education for all types of learners?
What innovations allow StraighterLine to provide affordable, low-risk courses that fit into students' busy lives?
How does StraighterLine partner with colleges & universities to help students persist & graduate on time?
From healt...
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How is StraighterLine expanding access to higher education for all types of learners?
What innovations allow StraighterLine to provide affordable, low-risk courses that fit into students' busy lives?
How does StraighterLine partner with colleges & universities to help students persist & graduate on time?
From healt...
Guest: Dr. Amy Smith
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May 14, 2024
884: Redesigning Higher Ed for the Future - with Dr. Nan Travers, & Dr. Holly Zanville, Co-Leads, Credential As You Go
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guests are Dr. Nan Travers, Director for the Center for Leadership in Credential Learning, State University of New York, Empire State University & Co-lead, Credential As You Go, & Dr. Holly Zanville, Co-Lead, Credential As You Go, Research Professor, George Washington University, & Lead of the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Vice President of E...
In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guests are Dr. Nan Travers, Director for the Center for Leadership in Credential Learning, State University of New York, Empire State University & Co-lead, Credential As You Go, & Dr. Holly Zanville, Co-Lead, Credential As You Go, Research Professor, George Washington University, & Lead of the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Vice President of E...
Guests: Nan Travers , Holly Zanville
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May 13, 2024
883: Cultivating Critical Thinking - with Salah Khalil, Founding Director, Macat International Limited
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guest is Salah Khalil, Founding Director, Macat International Limited
YOUR cohost is Erika Liodice, Executive Director at the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Why is critical thinking the most important skill for the future, & how is Macat working to promote 21st century skills globally?
With AI rapidly changing education & employment, how can ...
In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guest is Salah Khalil, Founding Director, Macat International Limited
YOUR cohost is Erika Liodice, Executive Director at the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
Why is critical thinking the most important skill for the future, & how is Macat working to promote 21st century skills globally?
With AI rapidly changing education & employment, how can ...
12
May 8, 2024
882: Lifelong Career Readiness - with Dr. Michelle Cheang, Director, Catalyze Challenge
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guest is Dr. Michelle Cheang, Director, Catalyze Challenge
YOUR cohost is Dr. Constance St. Germain, President, Capella University
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,
How is Catalyze working to reimagine education & wraparound services for young people to unlock economic opportunity, especially for h...
In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guest is Dr. Michelle Cheang, Director, Catalyze Challenge
YOUR cohost is Dr. Constance St. Germain, President, Capella University
YOUR host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,
How is Catalyze working to reimagine education & wraparound services for young people to unlock economic opportunity, especially for h...
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April 15, 2024
874: Higher Ed's Next Frontier - with Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
YOUR cohost is Brent Fitch, President, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD)
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Marni's journey at Coursera evolved over the past year as Chief Content Officer? What have been the biggest surprises & challenges?
How is Coursera partnering with universities to incorporate cutting-edge content like generative AI into courses & curricula...
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer, Coursera
YOUR cohost is Brent Fitch, President, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD)
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Marni's journey at Coursera evolved over the past year as Chief Content Officer? What have been the biggest surprises & challenges?
How is Coursera partnering with universities to incorporate cutting-edge content like generative AI into courses & curricula...
Guest: Marni Baker Stein
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Dec. 26, 2023
777: How to Upskill Faculty to Integrate AI in Higher Ed - with Lydia Logan, VP, Global Education & Workforce Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM
It’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Lydia Logan, VP, Global Education & Workforce Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
How can professors integrate industry micro-credentials into degree programs?
How are CEOs thinking about upskilling employees over the next 3 years?
What does Lydia see as the future of Higher Education?
Listen in to #EdUp!
Thank YOU so much for tuning ...
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Lydia Logan, VP, Global Education & Workforce Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, IBM
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU
How can professors integrate industry micro-credentials into degree programs?
How are CEOs thinking about upskilling employees over the next 3 years?
What does Lydia see as the future of Higher Education?
Listen in to #EdUp!
Thank YOU so much for tuning ...