Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

July 13, 2025

Why Leaders Fail: Human Treachery & Leadership Crucibles - with Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College

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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. J...
July 9, 2025

The AI Paradox: Why This College President Embraces What Others Fear - with Dr. Amy Bosley, President, Northwest Vista College

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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...
July 8, 2025

Why 99% of These Students Get Jobs Before Graduation - with Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University

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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-yea...
July 7, 2025

What Student Affairs Professionals Need to Know About the Future of Higher Ed - with Dr. Amelia Parnell, President, NASPA

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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...
July 6, 2025

What Every College Leader Can Learn from Rural University Innovation - with Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University

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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 Partne...
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

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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 pro...
July 1, 2025

Why the Academic Mission is Losing to the Football Machine - with Jay Paterno, Former Coach, Penn State University, & Author of Blitzed

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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...
June 30, 2025

How AI-Powered Feedback is Doubling Student Completion Rates - with Gavin Cooney, CEO & Founder, Learnosity

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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...
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

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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...
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

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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 & trus...
June 24, 2025

Will Global Classrooms Become the New Normal? - with Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science

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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 hig...
June 23, 2025

Why Education—Not Just Degrees—Should Be Higher Ed's North Star - with Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University

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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"...
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...