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Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

March 27, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Fritz Vandover, Distributed Learning Program Analyst, University of Minnesota

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guest is Fritz Vandover, Distributed Learning Program Analyst, University of Minnesota
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is the University of Minnesota supporting online & hybrid program development?


What role does Coursera play in the university's non-credit offerings?


How are they helping students with "some credit, no credential" return to finish degrees?


What impac...
March 26, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Dr. Carolyn G. Anderson, NeuroPerformance Coach, Elite Wellness

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guest is Dr. Carolyn G. Anderson, NeuroPerformance Coach, Elite Wellness
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is neuro-performance coaching transforming student success in higher education?


What role does mind-brain connection play in academic achievement?


How can institutions better bridge the high school to college transition?


What impact does technology adaptation have...
March 25, 2025

Why Healthcare Partnerships & Local Community Focus Drive Molloy’s Success - with James Lentini, President, Molloy University

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In this episode, President Series #356, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is James Lentini, President, Molloy University
YOUR cohost is ⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠Rize Education
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Molloy University adapting to competitive higher ed landscape?


What role does financial sustainability play in institutional s...
March 24, 2025

How Two College Closures Shaped One Leader's Mission to Transform Admissions - with Kathy Belletty, Staff Member When Sanford Brown Institute & Culinary Academy of Long Island Closed

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In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Kathy Belletty, Owner of Motivate With K.A.T. (Admissions & Enrollment Leadership Training Company), Host of EdUp Edge: The Scoop on Career Schools, Leadership & Life Hacks, & Staff Member When Sanford Brown Institute & Culinary Academy of Long Island Closed


YOU...
March 23, 2025

How Universities Can Balance AI Challenges & Academic Integrity in 2025 - w/ Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director, Academic Integrity & Triton Testing, UC San Diego, & Author, The Opposite of Cheating

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In this episode, the 1st of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs (they will be having a webinar on the State of AI Detection in 2025 - click here to register),


YOUR guest is Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, Director, Academic Integrity & Triton Testing Center, UC San Diego, & Author of The Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AI⁠⁠
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi, CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freyte...
March 20, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Nekima Horton, Director, Dallas College

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guest is Nekima Horton, Director, Dallas College
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, Horton shares valuable insights about grant implementation & how she helps institutions effectively utilize federal funding.


Horton reveals her unique role as a contractor who implements grant programs, hires & trains staff, manages budgets, & handles all reporting requi...
March 18, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Andy Miller, Sr. VP, Strategic Enrollment & Partnerships, Indiana Wesleyan University

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guest is Andy Miller, Sr. VP, Strategic Enrollment & Partnerships, Indiana Wesleyan University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, Dr. Miller shares valuable insights about enrollment management & how Indiana Wesleyan is evolving to better serve the modern learner.


Speaking from the InsightsEDU conference, Dr. Miller reveals how IWU approaches speed in 3...
March 17, 2025

What Makes Alvernia University's 95% Job Placement Rate & Nine-Month Program Development Possible - with Dr. Glynis Fitzgerald, President, Alvernia University

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In this episode, President Series #355, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Glynis Fitzgerald, President, Alvernia University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

How is Alvernia University expanding its presence in Reading, PA?


Why is physical & educational accessibility critical for community growth?


How can universities build successful employer partnerships?


What ...
March 16, 2025

What It Takes to Lead 23 Universities & Transform Half a Million Students' Lives - with Dr. Mildred García, Chancellor, California State University

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In this episode, President Series #354, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Mildred García, Chancellor, California State University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does leading the nation's largest public university system present unique opportunities & challenges?


What strategies are being implemented to support student success & retention?


How can higher edu...
March 12, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Carmin Chan, Vice Provost, NAU Online, Northern Arizona University

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guest is Carmin Chan, Vice Provost, NAU Online, Northern Arizona University
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, Dr. Chan shares valuable insights about NAU Online's transformation & how they're evolving to better serve the modern learner.


Speaking from the InsightsEDU conference, Dr. Chan reveals how NAU is reimagining their online education approach aft...
March 11, 2025

Why Timeless & Timely Skills Are The Future of Liberal Arts Education - with Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, President, St. Olaf College

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In this episode, President Series #353, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, President, St. Olaf College
YOUR cohost is Dylan Fogarty, VP of Partner Success, Rize Education⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does St. Olaf deliver holistic education?


What distinguishes vocational education in the Lutheran tradition?


How are timeless & timely ...
March 10, 2025

What This First-Gen President is Doing to Make College Accessible - with Steve K. Stoute, President, Canisius University

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In this episode, President Series #352, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Steve K. Stoute, President, Canisius University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

What role does community engagement play in urban higher education?


How can universities eliminate barriers to student success?


Why is innovation critical in today's higher education landscape?


How can instituti...
March 9, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Andrew Fleischer, Head of Industry, Elizabeth Rice, Senior Partner Lead, & Roy Daiany, Director, Education & Careers, Google

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guests are Andrew Fleischer, Head of Industry, Elizabeth Rice, Senior Partner Lead, & Roy Daiany, Director, Education & Careers, Google
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, Google's leadership team shares valuable insights about the evolving landscape of higher education marketing & student recruitment through AI & search technologies.


Speaking from the I...
March 6, 2025

Why Shared Leadership is the Future of Higher Ed - with Dr. Susan Elrod, Former Chancellor of Indiana University South Bend

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In this episode, President Series #351, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Susan Elrod, Former Chancellor of the Indiana University South Bend
YOUR cohost is Dr. Mary Papazian, Executive Vice President, Association of Governing Boards (AGB)
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does shared leadership drive institutional change & success?


What role does scientific thin...
March 5, 2025

Why This College President Chose Tech Partnership Over Private Equity - with Michael Zimmerman, President, Campus

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In this episode, President Series #350, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Michael Zimmerman, President, Campus
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights

How does a family legacy evolve into a national online innovator?


Why is faculty quality crucial for student success?


How are institutions integrating traditional & digital education?
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March 4, 2025

What Happens When Hollywood Meets Higher Ed? - with Josh Reibel, CEO, Dreamscape Learn

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In this episode, brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Josh Reibel, CEO, Dreamscape Learn
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is VR technology transforming traditional STEM education?


What makes story-driven immersive learning more effective?


How can universities justify the investment in VR technology?


Why do achievement gaps nearly disappear with immersive learning?


How does VR complement rat...
March 3, 2025

Why Polymath University's 3-Major Model Will Transform Higher Education - with Dan Futrell⁠, Founder, ⁠Polymath University⁠

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In this episode, President Series #349, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠),


YOUR guest is Dan Futrell, Founder, Polymath University
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights
This episode highlights the innovative approach to higher education at Polymath University, a new nonprofit institution designed to be interdisciplinary, apprenticeship-based, & debt-free.


Founder Dan Futrell shares his vision for a university that addresses both ac...
Feb. 20, 2025

How Mission & Purpose Drive Educational Excellence - with Dr. Brian Johnson⁠, President, ⁠Warner Pacific University⁠

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In this episode, President Series #348, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠),


YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Brian Johnson, President, Warner Pacific University
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠Mark Wheeler, VP of Partnership Development, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
This episode highlights Warner Pacific University's unique position as a Christian university serving a diverse student population of around 650 students, with federal designations as both a Hispanic Serving Institut...
Feb. 14, 2025

LIVE from InsightsEDU 2025 - with Xavier Cole⁠, President, ⁠Loyola University New Orleans, ⁠⁠Dr. Melik Khoury⁠, President, ⁠Unity Environmental University,⁠ & ⁠Brent Fitch⁠, President, ⁠RMCAD⁠

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In this episode, President Series #345-347, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guests are Xavier Cole, President, Loyola University New Orleans, Dr. Melik Khoury, President, Unity Environmental University, & Brent Fitch, President, RMCAD
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this dynamic episode featuring 3 distinctive university presidents, each leader shares unique insights about lead...
Feb. 13, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Matthew Loonam, Lead Enterprise Executive - Education Vertical, LinkedIn

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guest is Matthew Loonam, Lead Enterprise Executive - Education Vertical, LinkedIn
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, LinkedIn's Matthew Loonam shares valuable insights about the evolving landscape of higher education marketing & student recruitment through professional social networks.


Speaking from the InsightsEDU conference in New Orleans, Loonam reve...
Feb. 12, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Katie Tomlinson, Sr. Director of Analytics & BI, & Greg Clayton, President, EducationDynamics

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guests are Katie Tomlinson, Sr. Director of Analytics & BI, & Greg Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this insightful episode, EducationDynamics leaders Greg Clayton & Katie Tomlinson share compelling findings from their latest "Engaging the Modern Learner" report, revealing dramatic shifts in how students approach higher education.


Speakin...
Feb. 12, 2025

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans


YOUR guest is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
In this compelling episode, EducationDynamics CEO Brent Ramdin shares provocative insights about why some institutions are thriving while others struggle in today's challenging higher education landscape.


Speaking from the record-breaking InsightsEDU conference in New Orleans, Ramdin reveals how the f...
Feb. 12, 2025

Will Technical Colleges Lead the Future of Higher Education? - with Dr. James Genandt⁠, President, ⁠Manhattan Area Technical College⁠

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #344, & brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is Dr. James Genandt, President, Manhattan Area Technical College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco
This episode highlights the innovative approaches to technical education at Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) in Manhattan, Kansas - known as "The Little Apple."


President & CEO Genandt shares how MATC has grown dramatically ov...
Feb. 11, 2025

Why This College President Chose to Close Rather Than Merge - with Dr. Joseph Chillo, President When Newbury College Closed

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In this episode, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠) #343, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025
YOUR guest is Dr. Joseph Chillo, President When Newbury College Closed


YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formerly announced its...