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Why Academic Integrity Is Everyone's Job - with Dr. Kelly H. Ahuna, Director, Office of Academic Integrity, University at Buffalo
Aug. 27, 2025

Why Academic Integrity Is Everyone's Job - with Dr. Kelly H. Ahuna, Director, Office of Academic Integrity, University at Buffalo

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly H. Ahuna , Director, Office of Academic Integrity, University at Buffalo YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Ahuna define academic integrity & why does she believe the core value remains unchanged despite evolving technology? What makes University at Buffalo's standalone Office of Academic Integrity uniqu...
If You Build It, They Won't Come: The New Reality of Higher Ed - with Dr. Ronald Rochon, President, California State University, Fullerton
Aug. 26, 2025

If You Build It, They Won't Come: The New Reality of Higher Ed - with Dr. Ronald Rochon, President, California State University, Fullerton

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #396, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Ronald Rochon , President, California State University, Fullerton YOUR cohost is Dr. Noreen Golfman , Former Provost, Podcaster, & Studiosity Advisory Board Member YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Cal State Fullerton serve 44,000 students as the sole CSU in Orange County? What does "radi...
How to Lead Through the Noise in Higher Education - with Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President, Tiffin University
Aug. 25, 2025

How to Lead Through the Noise in Higher Education - with Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President, Tiffin University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #395, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Lillian Schumacher , President, Tiffin University , YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How has Tiffin University achieved enrollment growth during a challenging demographic period? What does it mean to lead with "co-evolution over collapse" in higher education? How can universities build the courag...
How One College Turned Date Nights Into Suicide Prevention (And Why It's Working) - with LaToscha Sherman, Associate Dean of Counseling, Collin College
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 academic ...
What Happens When 40% of Your Students Are First-Gen & AI is Everywhere? - with Dr. Paul Krouss, Teaching Professor & Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies, Washington State University Vancouver
Aug. 20, 2025

What Happens When 40% of Your Students Are First-Gen & AI is Everywhere? - with Dr. Paul Krouss, Teaching Professor & Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies, Washington State University Vancouver

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. Paul Krouss , Teaching Professor & Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies, Washington State University Vancouver YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Krouss define academic integrity & why does he emphasize student intent as a crucial factor? What makes Washington State University Vancouver unique with its 40% f...
(Sneak Peek) How This College Is Preparing for Jobs That Don't Exist Yet - with Dr. Tiffany Hernandez, President, Glendale Community College
Aug. 19, 2025

(Sneak Peek) How This College Is Preparing for Jobs That Don't Exist Yet - with Dr. Tiffany Hernandez, President, Glendale Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #394, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR guest is Dr. Tiffany Hernandez , President, Glendale Community College YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Glendale Community College innovating with real world cybersecurity training through municipal partnerships? What does it mean to offer bachelor's degrees at community college tuition rates? How can ...
How 1 University Eliminated Every Committee & Still Thrives - with Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/ Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
Aug. 18, 2025

How 1 University Eliminated Every Committee & Still Thrives - with Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/ Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog YOUR guest is Dr. Erika Latty , President of the Enterprise/Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager, Coursedog YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a university break down traditional faculty roles into 6 specialized positions to better serve 10,000+ online learners? What happens when YOU eliminate committees entirely & build new academic programs in 3-4 months inst...
What Happens When AI Reads Your 100-Page Faculty CV in 30 Seconds - with Rusty Cowher, Founder & CEO, Scholarly
Aug. 17, 2025

What Happens When AI Reads Your 100-Page Faculty CV in 30 Seconds - with Rusty Cowher, Founder & CEO, Scholarly

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 Rusty Cowher, Founder & CEO, Scholarly YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is AI transforming faculty lifecycle management in higher education? What does it mean to build software specifically designed for faculty affairs? How can institutions centralize disparate faculty data from multiple systems? Listen in to #EdUp Thank YOU so much for tuning in. ...
If Your College Embraces AI, Are You Still Teaching Integrity? - with Dr. Adam D. Garland, Dean of Student Affairs, Ensign College
Aug. 13, 2025

If Your College Embraces AI, Are You Still Teaching Integrity? - with Dr. Adam D. Garland, Dean of Student Affairs, Ensign College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. Adam D. Garland , Dean of Student Affairs , Ensign College YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Garland define academic integrity & why does he see character development as integral to a student's journey? What makes Ensign College's faith-based approach to academic integrity unique & how does their mission to d...
If You're Not Tracking 30 Metrics Daily, You're Not Scaling Right - with Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy
Aug. 12, 2025

If You're Not Tracking 30 Metrics Daily, You're Not Scaling Right - with Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #393, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Thomas Rametta , President, Ultimate Medical Academy YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How has Ultimate Medical Academy achieved explosive growth to over 20,000 students? What does it mean to focus laser-sharp on allied healthcare careers for 3 decades? How can institutions build wraparound student services that actually work? For EdUp Supporters ears only via the extended conversation: How ...
Are YOU Ready for the Future of Community College Leadership? - with Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, President, Montgomery College
Aug. 11, 2025

Are YOU Ready for the Future of Community College Leadership? - with Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, President, Montgomery College

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, President Series #392, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Dr. Jermaine F. Williams , President, Montgomery College YOUR cohost is Dr. Noreen Golfman , Former Provost, Podcaster, & Studiosity Advisory Board Member YOUR ...
How One Board Chair Stayed 30 Years & Never Had a Fight With His President - with Victor M. Richel, Chairman, UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ (UCNJ)
Aug. 10, 2025

How One Board Chair Stayed 30 Years & Never Had a Fight With His President - with Victor M. Richel, Chairman, UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ (UCNJ)

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, President Series #391, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Victor M. Richel , Chairman, UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ (UCNJ) YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does someone maintain 30 years of commitment as...
Why Davenport Measures What No Other University Measures - with Richard J. Pappas, President, Davenport University
Aug. 6, 2025

Why Davenport Measures What No Other University Measures - with Richard J. Pappas, President, Davenport University

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, President Series #390, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. Rick Pappas , President, Davenport University YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How...
Why Your Tuition Reimbursement Program Is Broken & How to Fix It - with Robert Towner, Associate Vice President, EDGE - Northeastern University
Aug. 5, 2025

Why Your Tuition Reimbursement Program Is Broken & How to Fix It - with Robert Towner, Associate Vice President, EDGE - Northeastern University

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...
Is This the End of Traditional Student Loans as We Know Them? - with Dan Rubin, Founder & CEO, YELO Funding
Aug. 4, 2025

Is This the End of Traditional Student Loans as We Know Them? - with Dan Rubin, Founder & CEO, YELO Funding

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 Dan Rubin , Founder & CEO, YELO Funding YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does income contingent financing differ from traditional student loans? What role does program ROI play in YELO's financing decisions? How can fintech...
How a $9,000 Spanish-Language Degree is Disrupting Higher Education - with Jim Tolbert, Chancellor, Universidad Santander USA
Aug. 3, 2025

How a $9,000 Spanish-Language Degree is Disrupting Higher Education - with Jim Tolbert, Chancellor, Universidad Santander USA

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, President Series #389, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Jim Tolbert , Chancellor, Universidad Santander USA YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Universidad Santander serve non-English speaking Latino immigrant...
Why Forcing Students to Use AI is Academic Integrity - with Mallory Dwinal Palisch, President, Craft Education
July 30, 2025

Why Forcing Students to Use AI is Academic Integrity - with Mallory Dwinal Palisch, President, Craft Education

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, President Series #388, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Mallory Dwinal Palisch , President, Craft Education YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host i...
Will Traditional Law Schools Survive the Hybrid Revolution? - with Dr. Matthew Nehmer, President, The Colleges of Law
July 29, 2025

Will Traditional Law Schools Survive the Hybrid Revolution? - with Dr. Matthew Nehmer, President, The Colleges of Law

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, President Series #387, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Dr. Matthew Nehmer , President, The Colleges of Law ⁠⁠ YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights How did a communications & mark...
Why This IT College Offers Free Therapy & Calls Graduates Forever - with Tony Galati, Founder & CEO, MyComputerCareer
July 28, 2025

Why This IT College Offers Free Therapy & Calls Graduates Forever - with Tony Galati, Founder & CEO, MyComputerCareer

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, President Series #386, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Tony Galati , Founder & CEO, MyComputerCareer YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Jodi Blinco How did a career changer in accounting become passionate about IT training & build...
What Happens When 25% Of America's Food Comes From One University's Backyard? - with Vernon Harper Jr., President, CSU Bakersfield
July 27, 2025

What Happens When 25% Of America's Food Comes From One University's Backyard? - with Vernon Harper Jr., President, CSU Bakersfield

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, President Series #385, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Vernon Harper Jr ., President, CSU Bakersfield YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does CSU Bakersfield serve as "Kern County's university" in California's Sa...
When AI Becomes Your Writing Partner, Not Your Cheating Tool - with Dr. Ben Worth, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mountain Gateway Community College
July 23, 2025

When AI Becomes Your Writing Partner, Not Your Cheating Tool - with Dr. Ben Worth, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mountain Gateway Community College

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, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. Ben Worth , Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mountain Gateway Community College YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs...
Why Your College Is Failing Students (& How to Fix It) - with Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College
July 22, 2025

Why Your College Is Failing Students (& How to Fix It) - with Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College

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, YOUR guest is Elliot Felix , Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College : Leadership Strategies for Student Success YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How can higher education leaders break down silos to create m...
Why Traditional Doctoral Support Systems Are Failing Students - with Tim Herd, Co-Founder, The Doctoral Student Writing Collective
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 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, 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 Collecti...
Why Technical Colleges Are Having Their Moment in Higher Education - with Dr. Richard G. Barnhouse, President & CEO, Waukesha County Technical College
July 20, 2025

Why Technical Colleges Are Having Their Moment in Higher Education - with Dr. Richard G. Barnhouse, President & CEO, Waukesha County Technical College

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, President Series #384, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , YOUR guest is Dr. Richard G. Barnhouse , President & CEO, Waukesha County Technical College YOUR cohost is Dr. Amanda Micheli , Student Success Specialist, Rice University YO...