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The Student Perspective Episodes

July 22, 2025

Why Your College Is Failing Students (& How to Fix It) - with Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College

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In this episode,


YOUR guest is Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success


YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How can higher education leaders break down silos t...
July 21, 2025

Why Traditional Doctoral Support Systems Are Failing Students - with Tim Herd, Co-Founder, The Doctoral Student Writing Collective

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In this episode,


YOUR guest is Tim Herd, Co-Founder, The Doctoral Student Writing Collective ⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights



How did Tim & his co-founder develop the Doctoral Student Writing ...
July 7, 2025

What Student Affairs Professionals Need to Know About the Future of Higher Ed - with Dr. Amelia Parnell, President, NASPA

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In this episode, brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Amelia Parnell, President, NASPA
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



How is NASPA building community among 14,000+ student affairs professionals?


What strategies are...
July 1, 2025

Why the Academic Mission is Losing to the Football Machine - with Jay Paterno, Former Coach, Penn State University, & Author of Blitzed

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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...
June 3, 2025

How MedCerts is Solving the 106% Healthcare Turnover Crisis - with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo, SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts

⁠⁠⁠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 de...
June 2, 2025

What Makes Transfer Work? - Dr. John Forbes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College

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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 maki...
Jan. 21, 2025

Why Empty Diploma Folders Changed an Entire University's Approach to Student Success - with Rachel Rosenfeldt⁠, Executive Director & Head of Training Services, ⁠Kotter⁠

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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 muscle"...
Jan. 21, 2025

What It Takes to Keep Higher Ed Programs Market-Relevant - with Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP)

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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 check...
Jan. 16, 2025

What Every Educator Needs to Know About AI in 2025 - with Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure

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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 ...
Jan. 14, 2025

How Massachusetts Created A Free College Program That Actually Works - with Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

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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 su...
Jan. 8, 2025

How to Serve the Some-College-No-Credential Market - with Sara Leoni, CEO, Ziplines Education

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 tec...
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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 ...
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Dec. 2, 2024

994: Reimagining Digital Learning & Community - with Joel Podolny, CEO, Honor Education

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 human r...
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Nov. 7, 2024

981: The Missing Voice in Education - with Todd Shy, Head of School, Avenues The World School

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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 "whole st...
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Nov. 6, 2024

980: Beyond the Headlines - with Dr. Mark J. Drozdowski, Senior Writer, BestColleges

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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 beco...
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Nov. 4, 2024

978: Move at the Speed of Business - with Shannon Bryant⁠, Executive Director of Workforce & Economic Development, ⁠Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System

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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 becomin...
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Oct. 23, 2024

972: Inside UPenn Admissions - with Whitney Soule, Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania

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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 in...
Guest: Whitney Soule
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Oct. 15, 2024

966: EdUp Mini Series, "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 2 - with Sarah Russell, Dr. Chris Gilmore, & Katie Tomlinson, EducationDynamics

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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 Sallustio⁠⁠...
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Oct. 14, 2024

965: Problem-Solving Pedagogy - with Carl Gombrich, Dean, The London Interdisciplinary School

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In this episode, #965, brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Carl Gombrich, Dean, The London Interdisciplinary School
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...
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Sept. 2, 2024

944: Breaking the Social Capital Barrier - with Aimée Eubanks Davis⁠, Founder & CEO, ⁠Braven

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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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Aug. 13, 2024

939: The Striking Impact of IB on College Enrollment Rates - with Dr. Nicole Bien⁠⁠, Chief Schools Officer, ⁠⁠International Baccalaureate⁠

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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...
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June 4, 2024

895: De-risking Higher Education - with Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine

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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 28, 2024

890: Not Your Grandfather's Carnegie - with Dr. Timothy Knowles, President, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, & Dr. Shirley M. Collado, President & CEO, College Track

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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 the Car...
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Feb. 13, 2024

810: How to Combat Poor College Money Habits - with Robin Saks Frankel, Lead Editor, Credit Cards, USA Today

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?

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