It's YOUR time to #EdUp

Diverse & Creative Voices Episodes

Dec. 23, 2025

Maybe Your University Needs This: Howard’s Partnership Strategy - with Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh, Provost, Howard University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh, Provost, Howard University
In this episode, sponsored by the ⁠⁠⁠ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR cohost is Megan Dusenbery, Chief Executive Officer, Knack
YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠
How does a provost increase graduation rates by over 20% & create programs like Karsh STEM Scholars & Humanities & Social Science Scholars that send students...
Aug. 24, 2025

How One College Turned Date Nights Into Suicide Prevention (And Why It's Working) - with LaToscha Sherman, Associate Dean of Counseling, Collin College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,


YOUR guest is LaToscha Sherman, Associate Dean of Counseling, Collin College
YOUR co-host is Dr. Nicole Trevino, VP for Student Success, TimelyCare
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio



How does a community college with 60,000 students & only 8 counselors creatively address serious trauma, domestic violence, & international student challenges rather than just ac...
July 21, 2025

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

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


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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

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


Stay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com
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...
May 6, 2025

This Framework Will Transform Your Storytelling Power Forever - with Dr. Danny Brassell, Co-Founder, The WellCrafted Workshop

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Danny Brassell , Co-Founder, The WellCrafted Workshop
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Jodi Blinco

How can you transform your personal experiences into powerful business stories?


Why is clarity the essential first step in crafting an effective presentation?


How does focusing on service rather than selling build stronger connections?


What role do the "Five Cs" play in creating presentations that inspire...
Feb. 6, 2025

What Columbia's Climate School Knows About the Future that Others Don't - with Dr. Jeff Shaman⁠, Interim Dean of ⁠Columbia University Climate School⁠

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In this episode, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Jeff Shaman, Interim Dean of Columbia University Climate School
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco
This episode explores Columbia's innovative Climate School, the first new school at Columbia in over 25 years, & its solution-focused approach to climate education.


The conversation examines how the Climate School prepares students to tackle real-world challenges...
Feb. 3, 2025

What's Next for Public Higher Ed? - with Dr. ⁠⁠John B. King⁠, Chancellor, ⁠State University of New York (SUNY)⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #337, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is Dr. ⁠⁠John B. King, Chancellor, State University of New York (SUNY)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
This episode highlights the transformative work happening at SUNY & the broader impact of the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the country.


Chancellor King shares his vision for the 64-campus system, em...
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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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Nov. 20, 2024

988: Digital Wellness & Student Success - with Arianna Huffington, Founder of The Huffington Post; Founder & CEO of Thrive Global

It's YOUR time to #EdUp!

In this episode, #988,

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Arianna Huffington, Founder of The Huffington Post; Founder & CEO of Thrive Global
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Laura Ipsen⁠⁠, President & CEO, ⁠⁠Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How can micro-steps improve student wellness & success?

What role does AI play in personalizing mental health support?

Why is digital wellness coaching effective for students?

How can universities integrate wellbeing into education?

What makes humans uniq...
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Oct. 8, 2024

962: Location, Innovation, & Opportunity - with Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #962, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #305, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Nariman Farvardin⁠, President, ⁠Stevens Institute of Technology⁠
YOUR guest cohost is ⁠Dr. Amy Diaz⁠, President, ⁠GateWay Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Stevens Institute of Technology infusing technology across all disciplines?

What strategies are being employed to prepare students for future careers?

How do Stevens & G...
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Sept. 3, 2024

945: Banking on Change - with Teri Williams, President & COO, OneUnited Bank

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In this episode, #945, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Teri Williams⁠, President & COO, ⁠OneUnited Bank
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the country, serving low to moderate income communities?

What strategies is Teri employing to promote financial literacy & wealth building?

How is OneUnited Bank balancing digital banking with maintaining a community presence?

What unique...
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July 1, 2024

924: Transferable Leadership Skills - with Jason T. Evans, Chief Operating Officer, Tennessee State University

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, #924,

YOUR guest is Jason T. Evans⁠, Chief Operating Officer, ⁠Tennessee State University⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How did Jason transition from a 40-year military career to becoming the first Chief Operating Officer at Tennessee State University?

What transferable leadership skills from the military are most valuable in higher education?

How is Tenn...
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June 12, 2024

899: Scaling Civil Discourse - with Michelle Sobel, President, Unify America

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Michelle Sobel, President, Unify America
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How did Michelle's diverse background, from the Jellyvision creative team behind "You Don't Know Jack" to digital health solutions, shape her approach to fostering unity & collaboration at Unify America?

What is the Unify Challenge College Bowl, & how has it connected over 10,000 students across geographic & ideological differenc...
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June 3, 2024

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

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

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 6, 2024

880: Championing Equity in Challenging Times - with Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski, President & CEO, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #274, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (⁠JAM 2024⁠),

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. John J. “Ski” Sygielski, President & CEO, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College,

YOUR cohost is Maureen Murphy, Retired President, College of Southern Maryland
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at San Jacinto College,

How is Dr. Sygielski working to address structural racism &...
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March 4, 2024

838: The 13th Prescription - with Dr. Thomas Parham, President, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), & Dr. J. Luke Wood, President, California State University-Sacramento

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #262 & 263
YOUR guests are Dr. Thomas Parham, President, California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH), & Dr. J. Luke Wood, President, California State University-Sacramento
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. LaNitra Berger, President & Chair of the Board of Directors at NAFSA⁠, & Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the African & African American Studies Program at George Mason University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio...
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Feb. 12, 2024

809: How to Create an Effective Board - with Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman Americas, JLL

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman Americas, JLL
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix & host of EdUp Insights!

YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What are some insider tips on constructing a high-performing yet sustainable board?

What are a few innovative ways higher education can generate revenue through strategic partnerships & leveraging existing assets?

Why do major private ...
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Jan. 3, 2024

792: Why HBCU Enrollment is Poised to Grow - with Andrea Horton, Chief Marketing Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Andrea Horton, Chief Marketing Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)

YOUR guest co-host is Catherine Shaw, Director - Strategy Consulting, Educator at Tyton Partners
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

How does TMCF build grit & perseverance in first-gen students?

Why does equitable funding for HBCUs matter?

What does Andrea see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen in to #...
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Dec. 26, 2023

778: NADOHE - with Paulette Granberry Russell, President, National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Paulette Granberry Russell, President, NADOHE National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Geoffrey M. Roche
YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Amardeep Kahlon, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Paradise Valley Community College
YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU

What is NADOHE & why is their work imperative?

Why does Paulette believe that coalition building is the key to improve DEI efforts?

...
5
Dec. 26, 2023

776: Next Gen Higher Ed Leaders - with Pascale Charlot, Managing Director, College Excellence Program, The Aspen Institute

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Pascale Charlot, Managing Director, College Excellence Program, The Aspen Institute
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠
YOUR sponsor is InsightsEDU

What will it take to build the next generation of higher education leaders?

What bold experiments are underway to improve transfer student success & completion rates?

What does Pascale see as the future of Higher Education?

Listen in to #EdUp!

Resources:

CEP.Fellowship@aspeninstitute.org
https...
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Dec. 5, 2023

766: Dual Enrollment to College Completion - with Dr. Dumaine Williams, Vice President for Early Colleges, Bard College

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dr. Dumaine Williams, Vice President for Early Colleges, Bard College
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Marvin Loiseau, Dean of Academics/Chief Academic Officer, Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
YOUR guest host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix & host of EdUp Insights!

YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

How are less prepared students supported to earn college credit...
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Nov. 20, 2023

747: The Future of Credentialing - with Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, President, Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, President, Northwest Commission on Colleges & Universities
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Heather Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU

What is the future of credentialing?

How are accreditors innovating the college degree?

What does Sonny see as the future of Higher Ed...
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Sept. 26, 2023

715: Walking in YOUR Purpose - with Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, President of Oklahoma City Community College

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp


In this episode, President Series #239
YOUR guest is Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, President of Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)


YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Jackie Elliott, President, Central Arizona College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are InsightsEDU & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠


How does Mautra, who is OCCC’s first female black President, walk her purpose?


What are some of the challenges that Mautra & her te...
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Sept. 25, 2023

714: One Year In - with Dr. Helene Gayle, President of Spelman College

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In this episode, President Series #238
YOUR guest is Dr. Helene Gayle⁠, President of ⁠Spelman College
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Claudia Schrader, President of Kingsborough Community College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are InsightsEDU & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!⁠

What has Helene, who comes from the medical field, learned from experiencing her first year as Spelman President?

Which groups does Helene turn to when looki...