Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
July 15, 2025
Why This President's Pop-Up Office Strategy Went Viral - with Dr. G. Devin Stephenson, President, Florida Polytechnic 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 or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com In this episode, President Series #383 powered By Ellucian , YOUR guest is Dr. G. Devin Stephenson , President, Florida Polytechnic University YOUR cohost is Christi Segal , Vice President for Business Development, Ellucian YOUR host is...
July 14, 2025
What Makes a 96% Job Placement Rate Possible? - with Dr. Bennie L. Harris, Chancellor, University of South Carolina Upstate
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 #382 powered By Ellucian , YOUR guest is Dr. Bennie L. Harris , Chancellor, University of South Carolina Upstate YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did USC Upstate navigate enrollment challenges during ...
July 13, 2025
Why Leaders Fail: Human Treachery & Leadership Crucibles - with Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont 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 #381, Powered By Ellucian , YOUR guest is Dr. Gayle Beebe , President, Westmont College & Author of The Crucibles That Shape Us : Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership YOUR host is Dr. Joe...
July 9, 2025
The AI Paradox: Why This College President Embraces What Others Fear - with Dr. Amy Bosley, President, Northwest Vista 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 #380 , & part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Bosley , President, Northwest Vista College YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR hos...
July 8, 2025
Why 99% of These Students Get Jobs Before Graduation - with Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering 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 or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com In this episode, President Series #379, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Dr. Robert K. McMahan , President, Kettering University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Kettering's 100-year-ol...
July 7, 2025
What Student Affairs Professionals Need to Know About the Future of Higher Ed - with Dr. Amelia Parnell, President, NASPA
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, brought to YOU by Uwill YOUR guest is Dr. Amelia Parnell , President, NASPA YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How is NASPA building community among 14,000+ student affairs professionals? What strategies are impro...
July 6, 2025
What Every College Leader Can Learn from Rural University Innovation - with Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon 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 or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com In this episode, President Series #378, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly A. Ryan , President, Eastern Oregon University YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi , VP, Revenue & Academic Part...
July 2, 2025
Why Banning AI in Schools Is Like Banning the Internet in 1995 - with Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Academic Strategy, Instructure
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Ryan Lufkin , Vice President of Global Academic Strategy, Instructure YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Ryan define academic integrity in the age of AI & why traditional definitions are fundamentally changing? Why is banning AI tools like looking at the internet as a productivity ki...
July 1, 2025
Why the Academic Mission is Losing to the Football Machine - with Jay Paterno, Former Coach, Penn State University, & Author of Blitzed
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Jay Paterno , Former Coach, Penn State University , & Author of Blitzed YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights How is the new 12-team playoff format affecting student-athletes' academic performance? What mental health challenges are emerging in the NIL & transfer portal era? How are gambling & social media creating ...
June 30, 2025
How AI-Powered Feedback is Doubling Student Completion Rates - with Gavin Cooney, CEO & Founder, Learnosity
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Gavin Cooney , CEO & Founder, Learnosity YOUR host is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics How is AI transforming assessment creation & feedback in education? What makes Learnocity's "building block" approach unique in the EdTech landscape? How is AI-powered feedback doubl...
June 29, 2025
Why Bemidji State's President Believes 'Our Why is Tied to Our Who' in Higher Education - with Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, President Series #377, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Dr. John L. Hoffman , President, Bemidji State University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges? What makes the university's student population uniquely diverse? How are Native American students being served in North Central Minnesota? What strategies are improvin...
June 25, 2025
What Happens When You Make Academic Integrity Someone's Full-Time Job - Dr. Greer Murphy, Dir., Academic Integrity Office, UC Santa Cruz, & VP for Strategy, International Center for Academic Integrity
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. Greer Murphy , Director, Academic Integrity Office, UC Santa Cruz , & Vice President for Strategy at the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Murphy define academic integrity as "practice" & why does transparency & trust matter...
June 24, 2025
Will Global Classrooms Become the New Normal? - with Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, President Series #376, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Malcolm Youngren , President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science YOUR cohost is Kevin Harrington , Co-Founder & CEO, Rize Education YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How did a former kindergarten teacher become president of a health sciences college? What challenges did higher e...
June 23, 2025
Why Education—Not Just Degrees—Should Be Higher Ed's North Star - with Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, President Series #375, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Dr. Donna Hodge , President, Fitchburg State University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace? What unique programs are distinguishing Fitchburg State from other institutions? How has the definition of "traditional" & "non-trad...
June 22, 2025
How GateWay Community College Juggles Clock Hours, Credits & Bachelor's Degrees Like "Chainsaws on Fire" - with Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog YOUR guest is Tom Nevill , Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does GateWay Community College manage complex program versions across clock hour, credit & non-credit programs? What makes registered apprenticeships challenging to implement & how do community colleges bridge ...
June 18, 2025
What Global Universities Can Teach Us About AI & Academic Standards - with Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is Dr. William Lightfoot , Dean, College of Business, Westcliff University YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Lightfoot define academic integrity & why does he see it as "what we do"? What challenges come with having students from 120 different countries & 85% international F1 stude...
June 17, 2025
Why Georgia Film Academy Is the Blueprint for Entertainment Education - with C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is C. Scott Votaw , Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights How did the Georgia Film Academy become a national model for film industry education? What makes Georgia the #3 film production location in the United States? How does GFA b...
June 16, 2025
How a $22M Deficit Transformed into a Mission-Driven Renaissance at NJCU - with Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, President Series #374, (Powered By Ellucian ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is Andrés Acebo , President, New Jersey City University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did NJCU overcome a projected $22 million operating deficit? What strategic steps led to the first balanced budget in seven years? How is the university preparing for a strategic merger with Kean University? What does it mean to l...