Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast
March 12, 2025
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Carmin Chan, Vice Provost, NAU Online, Northern Arizona University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 after 25 ye...
March 11, 2025
Why Timeless & Timely Skills Are The Future of Liberal Arts Education - with Dr. Susan Rundell Singer, President, St. Olaf College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 Education YOUR 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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 institutions b...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 Insight...
March 6, 2025
Why Shared Leadership is the Future of Higher Ed - with Dr. Susan Elrod, Former Chancellor of Indiana University South Bend
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 th...
March 5, 2025
Why This College President Chose Tech Partnership Over Private Equity - with Michael Zimmerman, President, Campus
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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? W...
March 4, 2025
What Happens When Hollywood Meets Higher Ed? - with Josh Reibel, CEO, Dreamscape Learn
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 rather than rep...
March 3, 2025
Why Polymath University's 3-Major Model Will Transform Higher Education - with Dan Futrell, Founder, Polymath University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 access...
Feb. 20, 2025
How Mission & Purpose Drive Educational Excellence - with Dr. Brian Johnson, President, Warner Pacific University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 Instit...
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
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 lea...
Feb. 13, 2025
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Matthew Loonam, Lead Enterprise Executive - Education Vertical, LinkedIn
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 reveals how ...
Feb. 12, 2025
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Katie Tomlinson, Sr. Director of Analytics & BI, & Greg Clayton, President, EducationDynamics
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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. Speaking from ...
Feb. 12, 2025
LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 fastest-g...
Feb. 12, 2025
Will Technical Colleges Lead the Future of Higher Education? - with Dr. James Genandt, President, Manhattan Area Technical College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 over th...
Feb. 11, 2025
Why This College President Chose to Close Rather Than Merge - with Dr. Joseph Chillo, President When Newbury College Closed
It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 announc...
Feb. 10, 2025
Why Cross-Industry Leadership Is Higher Ed's Secret Weapon - with Christopher L. Kenny, Jonathan Peri, Dr. Randall VanWagoner, & Dr. MarTeze D. Hammonds
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #341 & 342, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guests are Christopher L. Kenny , Esq., President & CEO, Kenny Family ShopRites of Delaware , & Jonathan Peri , President, Manor College . We're also joined by Dr. Randall VanWagoner , President, Mohawk Valley Community College , & Dr. MarTeze D...
Feb. 7, 2025
Will AI Transform College Accreditation? with Dr. Judi Sciple, Dr. Ryan Hartnett, Dr. Terence Peavy, Tray Patterson, MSCHE, & Dr. Steven M. Rose, President, Passaic Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #340, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guests are Dr. Judi Sciple , Senior VP for Accreditation Relations & Services, Dr. Ryan Hartnett , VP for Institutional Field Relations, Dr. Terence Peavy , VP for Institutional Field Relations, Tray Patterson , Director for Volunteer Services, MSCHE ,...
Feb. 6, 2025
What Columbia's Climate School Knows About the Future that Others Don't - with Dr. Jeff Shaman, Interim Dean of Columbia University Climate School
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Dr. Jeff Shaman , Interim Dean of Columbia University Climate School YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco This episode explores Columbia's innovative Climate School, the first new school at Columbia in over 25 years, & its solution-focused approach to climate education. The conversation examines how the Climate School prepares students to tackle real-world challenges thr...
Feb. 5, 2025
Why Innovation Loops Are Key to Higher Ed's Future - with Frank Neville, President, Millsaps College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #339 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Frank Neville , President, Millsaps College YOUR cohost is Charlie Anastasi , VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, Rize Education YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights the innovative approaches to higher education at Millsaps College, a private liberal arts institution in Jackson, Mississippi. Presiden...
Feb. 4, 2025
What It Takes to Lead a University for 13 Years When Most Presidents Last Just 4 - with Dr. Brian Noland, President East Tennessee State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #338 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. Brian Noland , President, East Tennessee State University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio his episode highlights ETSU's mission to serve the Appalachian region & its role as a healthcare education hub. President Noland discusses ETSU's impact as an institution of 14,000 students & 2,600 faculty/staff, emphasizing their focus on...
Feb. 3, 2025
What's Next for Public Higher Ed? - with Dr. John B. King, Chancellor, State University of New York (SUNY)
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #337 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. John B. King , Chancellor, State University of New York (SUNY) YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights the transformative work happening at SUNY & the broader impact of the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the country. Chancellor King shares his vision for the 64-campus system, emphas...
Jan. 31, 2025
How DeSales University Found $3 Million in Hidden Digital Assets - with John Brzozowski, CEO, & Mark Ewen, VP of Sales, IPClear, & Mark Albert, CIO, DeSales University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guests are John Brzozowski , CEO, & Mark Ewen , VP of Sales, IPClear , & Mark Albert , CIO, DeSales University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights how institutions can monetize their unused IPv4 addresses through network modernization & transformation. The conversation explores how IPClear helps universities identify, optimize & monetize their IPv4 asset...
Jan. 30, 2025
What Community Colleges Must Do To Win The Value Proposition Battle - with Dr. George Timmons, President, Holyoke Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #336 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. George Timmons , President, Holyoke Community College YOUR cohost is Dr. Larry Schall , President, New England Commission of Higher Education YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio This episode highlights the transformative work happening at Holyoke Community College & the broader impact of community colleges in higher education. Dr. ...
Jan. 29, 2025
What Nobody Tells YOU About Higher Ed Accreditation - with Dr. Davie Gilmour, Chair, & Dr. Kate Conway-Turner, Chair-Elect, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 2024 Annual Conference, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guests are Dr. Davie Gilmour , Chair, & Dr. Kate-Conway Turner , Chair-Elect, Middle States Commission on Higher Education YOUR cohost is Dr. Heather Perfetti , President & CEO, Middle States Commission on Higher Education YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio Recording live from the M...