Private Colleges Episodes
March 29, 2026
If Something Trending Today Is Obsolete Tomorrow, How Fast Must We Move? - with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou, Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou , Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University In this episode, President Series #462, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 60 year old Hispanic-serving university founded for graduate education in psychology now embed behavior...
March 25, 2026
Catholic Universities Are Back & This Is Why Students Are Choosing Faith Over Everything - with Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Walter Iwanenko , President, Gannon University In this episode, President Series #461, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 100 year old Catholic university with 4k students close a $100 million capital campaign while acquiring Ursuline College? Why ...
March 19, 2026
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Charlie Parker, CMO / Vice Chancellor of Enrollment, Keiser University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Charlie Parker, CMO / Vice Chancellor of Enrollment , Keiser 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 Florida's largest independent institution serving 20,000 to 25,000 students with 100,000 graduates position as a unicorn between Level 6 schools & career workforce schools? Why does focusing on brand & student experience over lead generation r...
March 17, 2026
Carlow University's Continuous Enrollment Growth Through Purpose Driven Storytelling While Keeping the Mission at the Forefront - with Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kathy Humphrey , President, Carlow University In this episode, President Series #457, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 95 year old Catholic university founded by 5 Sisters of ...
March 16, 2026
Don't Know What Job You'll Have in 10 Years? Congratulations, Get a Liberal Arts Degree! - with Andrea Talentino, President, Augustana College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Andrea Talentino , President, Augustana College In this episode, President Series #456, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 165 year old top 100 liberal arts college with 2,500 students in the Quad Cities produce 2 Nobel laureates & an NFL MVP while proving...
March 15, 2026
What Happens When You Require Career Readiness for Credit? - with Dr. Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Richanne Mankey , President, Defiance College In this episode, President Series #455, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 175 year old Ohio college increase first year enrollment by 80% through Jacket Journey, a nationally unique required for credit car...
March 12, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Mark Milliron, President, National University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Mark Milliron , President, National 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 a 50,000 student nonprofit serve " ANDers" , students who are also parents, employed & deployed, through 4 week single courses, a 1 to 1 Oxford graduate model & world class student experiences? Why do 70% of prospective students now go straight to AI summaries never c...
March 11, 2026
The Divot in the Stone: Why This University President Looks Down Before Leading Up - Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chuck Seifert , President, Siena University In this episode, President Series #454, powered by Ellucian , sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Page Keller , VP of Academic Relations, Knack YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did Siena University successfully transition from a college to a university aft...
March 5, 2026
This Is What Happens When a College Actually Believes in Its Students - with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Domes , President, Neumann University In this episode, President Series #450, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the ELIVE 2026 Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17 YOUR cohost is Brent Ramdin , CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a Nashville university with 12 colleges & 9k students achieve highest enrollment ever with applications up 20% while hosting Dolly Part...
Feb. 15, 2026
What Does Pre-K to PhD Look Like at the Only Christian School to Offer It? - with Dr. Keith Newman, President, Southern Nazarene University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Keith Newman , President, Southern Nazarene University In this episode, President Series #445, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is Christi Segal , Senior Vice President of Managed Services & Executive Business Development, Ellucian YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 126 year old small Christian liberal arts university become 1 of only 4 schools in the world o...
Feb. 4, 2026
Should Higher Ed Redesign Degrees Around ROI Instead of Tradition? - with Dr. Frank Sanchez, President, Manhattanville University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Frank Sanchez , President, Manhattanville University In this episode, President Series #443, 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 Manhattanville, founded in 1841, address the value question where 53% of Americans doubt college degrees by launching a 3 year bachelor's & 3 plus 1 pat...
Feb. 2, 2026
Why AI Might Help Us Be Human Again - with Dr. Dave Schippers, the Chief Academic Officer and Provost, Walsh College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Dave Schippers , the Chief Academic Officer and Provost, Walsh College 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 host is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics How does a 61% first generation, over 50% Pell eligible university achieve 97% NCLEX pass rates compared...
Jan. 28, 2026
What If Higher Ed Focused on Development Instead of Information Delivery? - with Dr. Stephen P. Johnson, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Palm Beach Atlantic University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Stephen P. Johnson , Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Austin Doyle , Senior Partner Executive, Knack YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Palm Beach Atlantic, a 57 year old faith based university with 4,000 students, achieve 3% enrollment growt...
Jan. 27, 2026
Can You Really Increase Quality, Decrease Cost & Expand Reach at Once? - with Alvin F. Meredith III, President, & Rob Garrett, Chief of Staff, Brigham Young University–Idaho
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Alvin F. Meredith III , President, & Rob Garrett , Chief of Staff, Brigham Young University–Idaho In this episode, President Series #441, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by Studiosity YOUR cohost is Troy Burnett , SVP & General Manager, Studiosity YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 25 year old university use a 3 track calendar system to maximize campus utilization year round while keeping teaching focused faculty 100% dedicated to student success at...
Jan. 14, 2026
What 23 Years at 1 College Teaches About AI - with Dr. Robert Wilson, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Cedar Crest College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Robert Wilson , Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Cedar Crest College In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Integrity4Education YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch , CEO, Integrity4Education YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Cedar Crest College treat AI as a design issue rather than a policing problem by building academic integrity into assignments & helping students understand ethical boundaries instead of just catchi...
Jan. 6, 2026
What If Higher Ed Stopped Selling Degrees & Started Unlocking Human Potential Instead? - with Dr. Suzy Siegle, President & CEO | Professor of Management, Walsh College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Suzy Siegle , President & CEO | Professor of Management, Walsh College In this episode, President Series #436, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR co-host is Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO, Career-Bond YOUR host is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics How does an upper division business & technology college...
Jan. 4, 2026
What Happens When You Fire the Playbook & Rebuild Higher Ed from Scratch - with Dr. Nick Ladany, President, San Francisco Bay University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Nick Ladany , President, San Francisco Bay University In this episode, President Series #434, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin , CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a president take a university with a significant resource fund & completely rebuild it to redefine higher education by training faculty how to teach, cappin...
Dec. 28, 2025
When Students Are Also Parents, Employees & Caregivers: The 'ANDers' Revolution - with Mark Milliron, President & CEO, National University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Mark Milliron , President & CEO, National University In this episode, President Series #433, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin , CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a president who grew up in a family of 9 kids & 25 foster kids transform his community college start into leading a 50,000 student university 100% focused on...
Dec. 21, 2025
What Happens When Budget Cuts Hit Day 1 & Why Listening Tours Might be Thing of the Past - with Dr. Jeannine Diddle Uzzi, President, Thomas College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jeannine Diddle Uzzi , President, Thomas College In this episode, President Series #432, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a small private liberal arts college in Maine achieve a 99% career placement rate by requiring internships for EVERY student & maintain 93% residence hall occupancy in an era when similar institutions are closing? W...
Nov. 25, 2025
When Selling Your Campus Saves Your University: The NDNU Story - with Dr. Beth Martin, President, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU)
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #427, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Beth Martin , President, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) YOUR cohost is Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO, Career-Bond YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a 175 year old institution sell its entire campus, go fully online & achieve zero debt while serving 80% of students online who only use 3 c...
Nov. 24, 2025
Why 88% of Faculty Voted to Blow Up the Liberal Arts Model (& How Your Institution Can Too) - with Dr. Arthur Levine, President, Brandeis University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #426, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Arthur Levine , President, Brandeis University YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin , CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a president come out of retirement for his alma mater & convince 88% of faculty to completely reinvent the liberal arts in a secret ballot vote? What happ...
Nov. 16, 2025
What Universities Can Learn from St. Edward's About Recognizing Prior Learning & Valuing Experience - with Dr. Montse Fuentes, President, Professor of Mathematics, St. Edward's University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #423, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Montse Fuentes , President, Professor of Mathematics, St. Edward's University YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton , President, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a university ranked #2 in the West for undergraduate teaching serve students where 50% are Pell recipients & o...
Nov. 13, 2025
Why Higher Ed Needs More "Radical Cooperation" - with Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor, The Community Solution Education System
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #422, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Horowitz , Chancellor, The Community Solution Education System YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a 6 university system serve 13,500 students through shared infrastructure instead of each institution maintaining separate marketing & finance departments? What happens when a clin...
Nov. 11, 2025
There Are PLENTY of Students - Debunking Higher Ed's Biggest Myth - with Dr. John Comerford, President, Otterbein University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #421, powered by Ellucian , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. John Comerford , President, Otterbein University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a university with 2,400 traditional undergraduates partner with Antioch University instead of trying to chase adult learners themselves & why recognizing what you're NOT good at is strategic genius? What...