President Series Episodes
The President series includes interviews with college & university Presidents within education & higher education from all across the globe.
June 24, 2026
How Do You Get Done in 1 Year What They've Been Trying to Do Since 2007? - with Dr. Nerita Hughes, President, Bay de Noc Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Nerita Hughes , President, Bay de Noc Community College In this episode, President Series #489, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a president who navigates 2 campuses, 2 time zones & 54 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan get an articulation agreement with all the trades done in 1 year when th...
June 23, 2026
Why Does Every Student Need to Find Their Person Who Knows Them When They Walk In? - with Dr. Radha Pyati, Chancellor, Penn State Berks
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Radha Pyati , Chancellor, Penn State Berks In this episode, President Series #488, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a chancellor who is also dean of an academic college learn to do only what only she can do when representing Penn State Berks in the community is something uniquely within her role? ...
June 22, 2026
Will a College Degree Be Relevant 5 Years From Now? We Have to Solve for That - with Adam Hasner, President, Florida Atlantic University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Adam Hasner , President, Florida Atlantic University In this episode, President Series #487, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by EdUp Leadership , the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Brent Ramdin , CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a university with the lowest in state tuition in the country at $6,000 a year become a top 100 R1 triple threat with 59,000...
June 21, 2026
4 Presidents, 1 Stage: An Unprecedented Conversation on Higher Ed's Future - with Shane Reese, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Brian K. Ashton, & Dr. Bruce Kusch
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with 4 Presidents from the Church Educational System - Shane Reese , President, Brigham Young University (BYU), Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, President, BYU Idaho, Brian K. Ashton , President, BYU Pathway Worldwide , & Dr. Bruce C. Kusch , President, Ensign College In this episode, produced by the Studio E student team at Ensign College, President Series #486, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by EdUp Leadership , the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, ...
June 17, 2026
34 Years in Higher Ed. She Still Loves It Every Day - with Dr. Leah A. Barrett, President, Northeast Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Leah A. Barrett , President, Northeast Community College In this episode, President Series #485, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a community college with 650 acres of contiguous farmland, 50 cattle calf pairs & 400 agriculture students keep a rural economy flourishing? Why does the largest progra...
June 16, 2026
The Liberal Arts Are Not a Relic. They're Future Proofing - with Dr. Brooke Barnett, President, Rollins College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Brooke Barnett , President, Rollins College In this episode, President Series #484, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by EdUp Leadership , the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does an inn owned by the college where all net profits go to student scholarships become a living art museum & a p...
June 14, 2026
How Do You Train a Workforce for 100,000 New Jobs That Didn't Exist 14 Months Ago? - with Richard Nelson, President, Louisiana Community & Technical College System
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Richard Nelson , President, Louisiana Community & Technical College In this episode, President Series #483, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by EdUp Leadership , the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a former State Department diplomat turned Revenue Secretary who drove $100 billion in cap...
June 7, 2026
How Do You Build the Ultimate Graduate That Every Employer Wants to Hire? - with Roger Hughes, President, Doane University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Roger Hughes , President, Doane University In this episode, President Series #482, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by EdUp Leadership , the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Dr. Jamie Ceman , Senior Executive VP of Reputation Services, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a former Princeton football coach who coached 9 first round NFL draft picks now build the u...
June 2, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Dr. Quentin Young, President, University of the Cumberlands
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Quentin Young , President, University of the Cumberlands In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does the fastest growing private university go from 6,500 to 25,000 students by meeting learners in the living room instead of making them travel to campus? Why does cutting tuition from $23,000 to under $10,000 come back to transparency when students ...
June 1, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Domes , President, Neumann University In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does the most diverse institution in Philadelphia with 61% first generation & 58% Pell eligible students achieve 91% fall to spring retention when those students have lots of exit ramps & anything unraveling in their life could take them off the highway? Why are in...
May 31, 2026
How Do You Have 3 Presidencies at the Same Institution Without Switching Schools? - with Rich Dunsworth, President, University of the Ozarks
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Rich Dunsworth , President, University of the Ozarks In this episode , powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a president 13 years in at the same 800 student institution take a 90 day sabbatical to enter his 3rd presidency without switching schools? Why does rural remote & small not mean less than when you'...
May 27, 2026
How Does a Community College Become the School of Choice Instead of the Starting Point? - with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas , President, Black Hawk College In this episode, President Series #481, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by EdUp Leadership , the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does an 80 year old community college in John Deere country transform from transfer institution to 50/50 care...
May 24, 2026
Why Is a $20 Million Scholarship Budget an Investment, Not a Discount Rate? - with Dr. Joe Parisi, President, Missouri Valley College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Joe Parisi , President, Missouri Valley College In this episode, President Series #480, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a college with students from 63 countries, 5 NFR world champion rodeo grads & a new trap & skeet national title post record enrollment, retention & graduation year over year? ...
May 20, 2026
Tech CEOs Are Saying Study Liberal Arts. Here's Why - with Marsha Familaro Enright, President, Reliance College Fund
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Marsha Familaro Enright , President, Reliance College Fund In this episode, President Series #479, powered by Ellucian , 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. Jodi Blinco How does a Montessori educator who ran an elementary school for 25 years now work to start a college focused on strengthening reasoning power & self confidence? Why are tech CEOs te...
May 19, 2026
$18 Million Deficit. 4 Years to Close It. Here's How - with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President at Western Connecticut State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal , President, Western Connecticut State University In this episode, President Series #478, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does Connecticut's largest public Hispanic serving institution with 40% Pell students & families making under $75,000 become #1 in the state for social mobility? Wh...
May 18, 2026
How Do You Bring 12 Universities to 500,000 Residents Who Can't Drive the Beltway? - with Dr. Dale Nesbary, Interim Executive Director, University System of Maryland
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Dale Nesbary , Interim Executive Director, University System of Maryland In this episode, President Series #477, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a university center 7 miles from the world's largest naval test air station bring programs from 12 universities to 500,000 underserved residents of Sout...
May 17, 2026
Enriching Lives Through Learning - Dr. Shawn Powell, President, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Shawn Powell , President, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell In this episode, President Series #476, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a community college on a former SAC bomber base where the Enola Gay stopped serve rural southeastern New Mexico with nursing, aviation maintenance & workforce ...
May 13, 2026
He Appointed Himself Chancellor at 25. That Was 50 Years Ago - with Charles R. Modica, Chancellor, St. George's University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Charles R. Modica , Chancellor, St. George's University In this episode, President Series #475, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does a self-appointed chancellor who founded a medical school in Grenada at 25 celebrate 50 years leading the same institution? Why did writing Harvard, Yale & Stanford for curri...
May 12, 2026
He Became President at 35. Here's What He Knows That Others Don't. - with Zev Eleff, President, Gratz College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Zev Eleff, President, Gratz College In this episode, President Series #474, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does the oldest Jewishly sponsored college in North America grow from 400 to 700 graduate students as the field leader in Holocaust & Antisemitism Studies? Why does a 40 year old president who start...
May 11, 2026
How Does 1 University Stack Credentials From Certificates to Doctoral All Under 1 Roof? - with Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Alisa White , President, Sam Houston State University In this episode, President Series #473, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does the only Texas university with polytechnic authority stack credentials from certificates to doctoral degrees all in 1 institution? Why does meeting students where they are...
May 10, 2026
The Metrics Match the Energy. Every Single Time - with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President of Merced College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President, Merced College In this episode, President Series #472, powered by Ellucian , 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 , Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a Hispanic serving institution in the gateway to Yosemite serve 21,000+ student...
May 6, 2026
We See You. We Hear You. We Know You. (You Can't Hide Here) - with Dr. Rob Pepper, President, Huntington University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Rob Pepper , President, Huntington University In this episode, President Series #471, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by EdUp Leadership , the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a Northeast Indiana liberal arts university serve dual enrollment, traditional, working adults & graduate s...
May 4, 2026
Maybe the Best ROI in Higher Ed Is the One We Keep Overlooking - with Dr. Susan Looney, President, Reading Area Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Susan Looney , President, Reading Area Community College (RAC) In this episode, President Series #470, powered by Ellucian , 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 How does the largest college in Berks County serve 8,500 students at $6,500 per year while 6 college presidents meet quarterly as partners not competitors? Why do communit...
April 28, 2026
Stop Saying Liberal Arts Isn't Workforce Development. It Is. - with Nora Miller, President, Mississippi University for Women
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Nora Miller , President, Mississippi University for Women In this episode, President Series #469, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco How does the 1st state supported college for women founded in 1884 now serve 20 to 25% male enrollment with a nursing program in the top 4% nationally? Why does partnering with rural hospitals to grow...