The Student Perspective Episodes

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Jay Paterno , Former Coach, Penn State University , & Author of Blitzed YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights How is the new 12-team playoff format affecting student-athletes' academic performance? What mental health challenges are emerging in the NIL & transfer portal era? How are gambling & social media creating ...

⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guests are Jennifer Kolb , Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo , SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is MedCerts providing flexible, self-paced online training in healthcare & IT? What innovative models are being develo...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog YOUR guest is Dr. John Forbes , Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Moorpark College achieve high transfer success rates? What makes California's Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) effective? How is academic leadership maintained during times of political change? Why is data-driven decision making critical f...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is ⁠⁠ Rachel Rosenfeldt , Executive Director & Head of Training Services, Kotter YOUR cohost is Roy de Vries ⁠ , Learning Innovator, ⁠ aNewSpring YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How does Kotter approach training in today's volatile environment? How do they make training stick across different modalities? What is the "change mus...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Doris Savron , Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP) YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco ⁠ , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠ EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does UOP maintain curriculum relevancy through regular program health...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is ⁠⁠ Ryan Lufkin , Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How is AI transforming education & what are the key features in Canvas for educators? Why is AI literacy critical for both educators & students in 2025? How can institutions balance AI adoption with cost management? What role does ...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Noe Ortega , Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Mass Reconnect & Mass Educate making college more accessible & affordable? Why is credit transfer still a major challenge in higher education? How are student services evolving to s...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #1,007, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Sara Leoni , CEO, Ziplines Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio What makes short-term certificates different from traditional degrees? How does Ziplines partner with universities to deliver relevant curriculum? Why is updating curriculum weekly sometimes necessary in t...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 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 c...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #994, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ MSCHE 2024 ⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠ Joel Podolny ⁠ , CEO, ⁠ Honor Education ⁠ YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How can we put human connection at the center of digital learning? Why do traditional discussion boards fall short in online education? How can we reimagine course design for the modern learner? What role does AI play in enhancing h...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #981, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ MSCHE 2024 ⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠ Todd Shy ⁠ , Head of School, ⁠ Avenues The World School ⁠ YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Laurie Shanderson ⁠⁠⁠ , Host, ⁠⁠⁠ EdUp Accreditation Insights Why is education more than just technical training? How do we balance student wellbeing with academic rigor? What role does experiential learning play in student development? Why must educators focus on "w...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #980, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ MSCHE 2024 ⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠ Dr. Mark J. Drozdowski ⁠ , Senior Writer, ⁠ BestColleges YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio Why is higher education facing a massive PR problem? How can institutions better tell their success stories? What's the real long-term ROI of a college degree?\ How is the changing NCAA landscape affecting institutions? Why are college presidencies be...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #978, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ MSCHE 2024 ⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠ ⁠ Shannon Bryant ⁠ , Executive Director of Workforce & Economic Development, ⁠ Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System ⁠ YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio What does it mean to move at the speed of business in higher education? How is Minnesota State serving 63% of the state's undergraduate population? Why are stackable credentials be...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #972, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ MSCHE 2024 ⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Whitney Soule ⁠ , Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions, ⁠ University of Pennsylvania YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is UPenn approaching holistic admissions in an era of increasing applications? What strategies is UPenn using to ensure equity & access in its admissions process? How is the university adapting its application review process...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp This episode, #966 , continues our EdUp Mini Series,
brought to YOU by EducationDynamics , "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 2: " To Greet Them, You Need to Meet Them. Introducing the Modern Learner." YOUR guests are Sarah Russell , Vice President, Marketing, Dr. Chris Gilmore , Vice President, Enrollment Management, & Katie Tomlinson , Sr. Director of Analytics & Business Intelligence, EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallust...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #965, brought to YOU by Uwill YOUR guest is ⁠⁠ Carl Gombrich , Dean, The London Interdisciplinary Schoo l YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is LIS innovating higher education in the UK with its unique interdisciplinary approach? What challenges & opportunities come with starting a new university from scratch? How does LIS balance teaching real-world problem-solving with traditional academic methods? What role do industry partnerships play in L...

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...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #939, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference ⁠ YOUR guest is ⁠ Dr. Nicole Bien ⁠ , Chief Schools Officer, ⁠ International Baccalaureate YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠ How does the International Baccalaureate framework prepare students for college & careers? What strategies does IB use to maintain consistency across 162 countries while allowing for cultural adaptation? How is IB integrating artificial intelligence & wellbeing support into ...

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 healthca...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode , brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting ( ⁠ JAM 2024 ⁠ ), YOUR guests are Dr. Timothy Knowles , President, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching , & Dr. Shirley M. Collado , President & CEO, College Track YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How is the Carnegie Foundation, under Dr. Knowles' leadership, taking an assertive run at the Carnegie Unit & pushing for transformation in both K-12 & post-secondary education? What role is t...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Robin Saks Frankel , Lead Editor, Credit Cards, USA Today YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU Why can't schools alone fix the money skills gap? Want to get tips for avoiding credit card marketing traps, maximizing financial aid, & encouraging good credit card behavior? What is driving American consumer debt? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next ep...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale , Director & Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Chuck Ambrose ⁠ , Senior Education Consultant, ⁠ Husch Blackwell ⁠ YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU What are some political & cultural factors influencing current debates over college's worth? Why is college transparency, more than ever, key f...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Chase Griffin , UCLA Quarterback, & 2X National NIL Athlete of the Year YOUR guest cohost is Rob Westervelt , VP of Strategy & Innovation, Lindenwood University YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU What does the new era of student athlete branding & compensation look like? Why does equity for student athletes matter? What does the future hold for amateur college sports? Listen in to #Ed...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Brandon Busteed , CEO, BrandEd YOUR guest co-host is Holly Owens , Host, EdUp EdTech YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU What's the unique value proposition of big global brands who teach specialized programs? Why is relevant, hands-on learning key to getting students career-ready? What does Brandon see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Jo...