It's YOUR time to #EdUp

Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

Nov. 18, 2025

What a 45 Minute AI Conversation Revealed About 19 Years of Leadership - with Dr. Randall VanWagoner, President, Mohawk Valley Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #424, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Randall VanWagoner , Pr...

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Nov. 17, 2025

How 1 Leader Plans to Transform 782 Institutions by Cutting Bureaucracy & Embracing Innovation - w/ Stephen Pruitt, President, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges-SACSCOC

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 Stephen Pruitt , President, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commiss...

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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 , Presid...

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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 , Chan...

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Nov. 12, 2025

Why Asking "How Would You Feel If I Used AI?" Changes Everything About Academic Integrity - with Judson Curry, Dean, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Kishwaukee College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR guest is Judson Curry , Dean, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Kishwaukee College YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch , ...

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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 , Presid...

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Nov. 10, 2025

What Global Health Leaders Know About Scaling Education - with Peter Bell, President, American University of Antigua

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 Peter Bell , President, Ame...

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Nov. 9, 2025

The Signal vs. Noise Problem Every College President Faces (& How to Win) - with Brad Baca, President, Western Colorado University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #420, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Brad Baca , President, West...

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Nov. 6, 2025

If You Use AI, You're Responsible for It: The New Academic Integrity Standard - w/ Kaela Lindquist & Amy S. Kelso, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR guests are Kaela Lindquist , Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Accountability & Conflict...

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Nov. 5, 2025

Why This President Says 'Lead as if You'll Be There Forever' (Even if You Won't) - with Dr. Roger Parrot, President, Belhaven University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #419, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Roger Parrot , Presiden...

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Nov. 4, 2025

From Firearms to Drones: Teaching Trades Without Classrooms - with Jarred McNeely, Chief Academic Officer, Sonoran Desert Institute

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR guest is Jarred McNeely , Chief Academic Officer, Sonoran Desert Institute YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch ,...

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Nov. 3, 2025

What College Presidents Need to Know About Rankings, ROI & the Demographic Cliff - with Dr. LaMont Jones, Managing Editor for Education, U.S. News & World Report

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn’t love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-...

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Nov. 2, 2025

The University That Refused to Accept the Demographic Cliff - with Dr. Aondover Tarhule, President, Illinois State University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #418, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Aondover Tarhule , Pres...

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Oct. 30, 2025

How Colleges Can Double Enrollment with Varsity-Lite - with Brent Richard, CEO, IMG Academy

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn’t love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-...

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Oct. 29, 2025

How an English Professor Turned AI from "Cheating Tool" to Career Essential - with Dr. Susan Ray, Associate Professor of English, Delaware County Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn’t love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-...

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Oct. 28, 2025

Anticipatory Tiptoes - with Dr. Kimberly Beatty⁠, Chancellor, ⁠Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #417, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Kimberly Beatty , Chanc...

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Oct. 27, 2025

EdUp Extra: How 1M Test Takers Achieve 90% College Persistence Without Seat Time - with CT Turner, CEO, GED Testing Service

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is CT Turner , CEO, GED Testing Service YOUR cohos...

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Oct. 26, 2025

What "Explore the Uncommon" Really Means at Linfield University - with Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #416, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Mark Blegen , President...

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Oct. 23, 2025

What 2U's Turnaround Reveals About Higher Ed's Future - Kees Bol, CEO, 2U

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 Kees Bol , CEO, 2U YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Elvin Freytes How does a CEO turn around a co...

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Oct. 22, 2025

What Every University President Should Know About AI Literacy Requirements - with Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #415, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Christina A. Clark , Pr...

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Oct. 21, 2025

EdUp Extra: If You're a University President, This 20-Minute Listen Could Change Everything - Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer of the USL

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Justin Papadakis , Deputy CEO & Chief Real Esta...

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Oct. 20, 2025

Why College-Ready Students Still Drop Out & How Paid Internships Fix It - with Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude

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 Dr. Donnell J. Butler , Founder & President, Prelude YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sal...

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Oct. 19, 2025

When Tutoring Becomes Cool - with Samyr Qureshi, Co-founder & CEO, Knack

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 Samyr Qureshi , Co-founder & CEO, Knack YOUR co-host is Dr. Bruce C. Kusch , Pre...

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Oct. 16, 2025

If Students Don't Exist, Are They Still Cheating? - Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR guest is Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding , Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Commun...

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