Online Learning & Student Engagement Episodes

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Pierre Dubuc , Co-Founder & CEO, OpenClassrooms In this episode, President Series #440, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO, Career-Bond YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does OpenClassrooms, a public benefit corporation, train & place 43,000 students annually through competency based education, industry mentorship, & employer aligned degrees...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #411, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Clyne Namuo , President, Joliet Junior College YOUR co-host is Christi Segal , Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does America's 1st community college create a digital twin president called "Cyber Clyne" to personalize le...

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. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com In this episode, YOUR guest is Robert Towner , Associate Vice President, EDGE - Northeastern University YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Northeastern's Edge unit break away from traditional academic silos to create interdisciplinary programs? What m...

⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Christa Montagnino , Vice President for Online Operations at Champlain College ⁠⁠ YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How has Champlain College Online grown to over 100 programs in just 2.5 years? What role does AI literacy play across all degree programs at Champlain? How is Champlain address...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Dr. Anne Clancy , National Executive, Higher Education Strategy, T-Mobile YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is T-Mobile helping close the digital divide in higher education? What makes ubiquitous connectivity essential for today's students? How can universities justify the investment in technology infrastructure? Why did one college see a 5% increase in retention with T-M...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Deb Adair , CEO, Quality Matters YOUR cohost is Dr. Greg D. Pillar , Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, Gardner-Webb University YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠⁠ , Host, ⁠⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights How has Quality Matters evolved over 20 years in online education? What impact does QM have on faculty development & student success? How are institutions balancing onlin...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans YOUR guest is Carmin Chan , Vice Provost, NAU Online, Northern Arizona University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio In this compelling episode, Dr. Chan shares valuable insights about NAU Online's transformation & how they're evolving to better serve the modern learner. Speaking from the InsightsEDU conference, Dr. Chan reveals how NAU is reimagining their online education approach after 25 ye...

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 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, #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, #986, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠ MSCHE 2024 ⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠ Steve Beard ⁠ , President & CEO, ⁠ Adtalem Global Education YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Adtalem addressing critical healthcare workforce shortages? Why are they the largest provider of healthcare education in the US? How are they breaking down barriers for underrepresented students? What's driving their recent 30% stock price g...

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #982, President Series ( Powered By ⁠⁠ Ellucian ⁠⁠ ) #314, & brought to YOU by the ⁠ MSCHE 2024 ⁠ conference, & the ⁠ InsightsEDU ⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠ ⁠ Scott Pulsipher ⁠ , President, ⁠ Western Governors University ⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠ Kevin Harrington ⁠ , Co-Founder & CEO, ⁠ Rize Education ⁠ YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is WGU serving 180k concurrent learners through competency-based education? What insights can traditional in...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Steve Hodownes , Non- Executive Board Chair, Corestream YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Gregory Fowler , President, University of Maryland Global Campus YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors is Ellucian Live 2024 & InsightsEDU What leadership approaches are needed to guide higher education through disruption? What does the future likely hold for the evolution of degrees, credentials & stackability? What does Steve see as the futu...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Ryan Ross , CEO of Olivia Technologies YOUR guest host is Elliot Markowitz, Chief Content Strategist, Founder at EMedia Strategies YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ) & InsightsEDU How does Ryan & his team, through their device, help reach the unreachable student? Why does higher education need this device? What does Ryan see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Annie Chechitelli , Chief Product Officer at Turnitin YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ) & InsightsEDU Why & how should higher education redefine assessment in an AI age? How has Turnitin evolved from its inception to the fast changing technology environment we all find ourselves in today? What does Annie see as the future of higher education? Listen in to #EdUp! Than...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Benny Boas , CEO at Upright Education YOUR host is Elvin Freytes ⁠ YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ) & InsightsEDU How can community colleges provide affordable, in-demand digital skills training to adults looking to switch careers? What creative ways can higher education institutions partner with workforce training companies to expand offerings without significant upfront costs? What does Benny see...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guests are Stephen Jendraszak & Myla Edmond , Co-Chairs of the 2023 AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ) & InsightsEDU What are the hot topics right now in higher education marketing? What does it take to put on the premier marketing event for higher education? What's the future of higher education marketing? Listen in to #EdUp...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Christa Montagnino , Vice President for Online Operations at Champlain College YOUR guest cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Dr. Bruce C. Kusch , President of Ensign College YOUR host is ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio YOUR sponsors are InsightsEDU & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education! ⁠ What does an upside down curriculum look like at Champlain online? What’s one major initiative that Champlain is working on with their online students? W...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #236 YOUR guest is Eric Hogue , President of Colorado Christian University (CCU) YOUR guest cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Dr. Larry Johnson Jr. , President, Guttman Community College . YOUR host is ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio YOUR sponsors are InsightsEDU & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education! ⁠ How does Eric's hunger for excellence trickle down to CCU's community, & YOU, after listening to this episode? What does Eric believe ...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is Wallace Boston , General Partner at Green Street Impact Partners YOUR guest co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello , host of EdUp Insights YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsors are Element451's ENGAGE Summit ⁠ & Anthology Together 2023 What are swirling students? What is a NanoCert ® & why does it exist? What does Wallace see as the future of Higher Education? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode f...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #218 YOUR guest is Nuno Fernandes , President of American Public University System YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education ! What does Nuno define as the 5th evolution? What does Nuno see as Higher Ed's big challenge? What does Nuno see as the future of Higher Ed? Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Con...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #215 YOUR guest is Dr. Richard Senese , President of Capella University YOUR guest cohost is John Farrar, Director of Education at Google ! YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education ! How does competency based education provide learners with employability skills? Why is Capella leaning into informal interviews? What does Richard see as the future of Higher Ed? Listen in t...

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience ! It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode YOUR guest is Marni Baker Stein , Chief Content Officer at Coursera YOUR guest cohost is Lisa Honaker , Director, Expansion Sales at Highspot YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education ! How is Coursera creating educational experiences for all learners on a global scale? What is Coursera working on to b...

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience ! It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #210 YOUR guest is Scott Pulsipher , President of Western Governors University (WGU), YOUR guest cohost is Pat Cassella , Executive Director at the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) , YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio & YOUR sponsors are Ellucian LIVE 2023 & Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education ! How does Scott &...