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Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

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

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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 college...
June 18, 2025

What Global Universities Can Teach Us About AI & Academic Standards - with Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff University

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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...
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

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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 doe...
June 16, 2025

How a $22M Deficit Transformed into a Mission-Driven Renaissance at NJCU - with Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City University

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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 do...
June 15, 2025

Why Every Interaction at YOUR College Either Builds or Breaks Student Dreams - with Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community College

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In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does integrating academic & student affairs create synergy for student success?


What makes the "Pedagogy of Real Talk" transformative for community colleges?


How can ...
June 11, 2025

What Makes Students Choose Integrity Over Shortcuts in the AI Era - with Dr. Adam Redhead, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Andrew College

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Adam Redhead, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Andrew College
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How does Adam define academic integrity & what role does fostering an ethical learning culture play?


What unique challenges does Andrew College face with a student body that's 85-90% athletes?


How is AI changing the ...
June 10, 2025

Why Student Data Is Your Most Powerful Weapon Against the Enrollment Cliff - with Vanessa Roth Didyk, CEO, ZeeMee

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Vanessa Roth Didyk, CEO, ZeeMee
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is ZeeMee helping students build community before they arrive on campus?


What makes their engagement platform different from typical social media?


How are predictive analytics helping universities prevent melt & improve retention?


What strategies are universities using to convert prospects with ZeeMee's ...
June 9, 2025

Why 'Permission to Play' is the Leadership Secret of Silicon Valley's Top Community College Chancellor - with Lee Lambert, Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College District

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In this episode, President Series #373, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Lee Lambert , Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College District
YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Foothill-De Anza positioned within Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem?


What leadership approaches help navigate today's complex higher education landscape?


How can college leaders effectively embrace technological innovation?


Why...
June 8, 2025

Why Most Higher Ed Technology Becomes Shelf Wear (& How to Fix It) - with Kim Fahey, Ceo, Collegis Education

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Kim Fahey , CEO, Collegis Education
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

How did a company spin out from a single university partner to serve 52 higher education institutions?


What does it mean to combine data, technology & talent to drive real impact for students?


How is AI transforming higher education marketing, recruitment & retention services?


Why do schools need clean d...
June 5, 2025

What Every Institution Should Know About AI-Powered Admissions - with Ashish Fernando, Chief Noise Maker, EDMO

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Ashish Fernando , Chief Noise Maker, EDMO
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

How is AI transforming the college admissions process?


Why should institutions prioritize "starts" over "admits"?


How can AI reduce transcript evaluation time from weeks to seconds?


What role should humans continue to play alongside AI in admissions?


Why must student intent be the focus of en...
June 4, 2025

How Course Design Could Prevent Cheating - with Dr. Alejandra Dashe, Sr. Instructional Designer, Arizona State University

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Alejandra Dashe , Sr. Instructional Designer, Arizona State University
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How does Alejandra define academic integrity & what role does attribution play?


How has her 25+ years of teaching experience shaped her perspective on academic honesty?


Why is it important to consider the cul...
June 3, 2025

How MedCerts is Solving the 106% Healthcare Turnover Crisis - with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo, SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guests are Jennifer Kolb , Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo , SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts
YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is MedCerts providing flexible, self-paced online training in healthcare & IT?


What innovative models are being de...
June 2, 2025

What Makes Transfer Work? - Dr. John Forbes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College

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In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. John Forbes , Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Moorpark College achieve high transfer success rates?


What makes California's Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) effective?


How is academic leadership maintained during times of political change?


Why is data-driven decision maki...
June 1, 2025

How Presidents Stay Motivated During Higher Ed's Most Challenging Era - with Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University Chico

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In this episode, President Series #372, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Steve Perez , President, California State University Chico
YOUR cohost is Dr. Andrew Kim , Director of Psychiatry, TimelyCare
YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Chico State serve students in California's rural North State region?


What unique challenges exist for a residential campus where 75% of students come from outside the area?


...
May 28, 2025

How the 'Stoplight Approach' Could Solve AI Policy Challenges - with Christian Moriarty, Professor of Ethics & Law, Applied Ethics Institute, St. Petersburg College

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Christian Moriarty , Professor of Ethics & Law, Applied Ethics Institute, St. Petersburg College
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How does Christian define academic integrity from both legal & philosophical perspectives?


Why do students often "cheat" even when they have good intentions & strong moral values?


What i...
May 27, 2025

Why Employers—Not Students—Are the Real Clients at This Technical Institute - with Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute

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In this episode, President Series #371, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Monica Llerena , President, CBT Technology Institute ⁠⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights

How did a family's immigrant journey lead to establishing a 36-year educational institution?


What makes CBT's hands-on learning philosophy distinctive in technical education?


How does the institute balance traditiona...
May 26, 2025

What Employers Will Pay $10,000 For - with Dr. Jeff Pittman, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College

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In this episode, President Series #370, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠ Dr. Jeff Pittman, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is St. Louis Community College experiencing enrollment recovery post-pandemic?


What role do community colleges play in meeting workforce needs?


How are new campus buildings targeting high-need workforce sectors?


What innovative employer partne...
May 25, 2025

What Makes 4Cs' Approach to Faculty Development Revolutionary - with Dr. Carlnita P. Greene, Vice President, Academic Affairs, Cape Cod Community College

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In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Carlnita P. Greene , Vice President, Academic Affairs, Cape Cod Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

How is Dr. Greene transitioning into her new role at 4Cs?


What key priorities guide her academic leadership approach?


How is faculty development connected to student success?


Why is mental health & wellness a campus-wide fo...
May 21, 2025

Why AI Has Made Process More Important Than Product in Education - with Joseph Thibault, Founder, Cursive Technology, & Creator of the "This Isn't Fine" Newsletter

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Joseph Thibault , Founder, Cursive Technology , & Creator of the " This Isn't Fine " Newsletter


YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How does Joe define academic integrity & its relation to trust between faculty & students?


What is contract cheating & how does it differ from legitimate homework help?


How do essay mi...
May 20, 2025

What Makes Champlain College's Online Retention Rate So High? - with Christa Montagnino, Vice President for Online Operations, Champlain College

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Christa Montagnino , Vice President for Online Operations at Champlain College ⁠⁠
YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How has Champlain College Online grown to over 100 programs in just 2.5 years?


What role does AI literacy play across all degree programs at Champlain?


How is Champlain ...
May 19, 2025

How an Open Curriculum Shapes the Next Generation of Women Leaders - with Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College

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In this episode, President Series #369, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by the University of Rochester
YOUR guest is Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton, President, Smith College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

What makes Smith College unique in higher education?


How does an open curriculum foster student exploration?


Why is writing emphasized as a foundational skill?


How are students being prepared for careers in a changing job market?...
May 17, 2025

How Will Universities Survive the AI Revolution? - with Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis, President, CSU Stanislaus

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In this episode, President Series #368 , (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by the University of Rochester
YOUR guest is Dr. Britt Rios-Ellis , President, CSU Stanislaus
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Stan State driving socioeconomic mobility in California's Central Valley?


What makes Stan State ranked #2 in the nation for social mobility?


How do Hispanic-Serving Institutions meet the unique needs of diverse student populat...
May 14, 2025

Why Students Cheat When They Feel Cheated - with Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes , President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How does Julia define academic integrity & its relationship to institutional trust?


What sparked her 20-year research journey into academic misconduct?


Why do students "cheat when they feel cheated" & h...
May 13, 2025

How Will Career Pathways Transform Secondary Education? - with Raquel Martinez, President, Board of Directors, National Association of Secondary School Principal

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Raquel Martinez , President, Board of Directors, National Association of Secondary School Principal
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠⁠ , Host, ⁠⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights

How did Martinez's journey lead her to become the first Latina president of NASSP?


What innovative programs is she implementing at the new Sageview High School?


How does she approach diversity & inclusion in education?...