Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Derek Newton, Contributing Writer, Forbes
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
What are the key benefits of systemization in higher education?

How can institutions collaborate more effectively to share resources?

Why is real-time data sharing critical for institutional decision-making?

What historical models prove systemization works in higher education?

How can institutions ov...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,


YOUR guest is Digi Edwards, Vice President, Business Development, Strata Information Group (SIG)
YOU cohost is Lacey Gerard, Director of Experience Design, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠

How does SIG support educational institutions without selling products?


What does winning Ellucian's Partner of the Year 2024 mean for SIG?


How do...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Mary Strain, Generative AI & Machine Learning Lead for US Education, AWS
YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes
How is AWS supporting AI & machine learning in education?

What is the AWS partnership with Ellucian delivering to institutions?

How can AI create more equitable access to education services?

Why is establishing proper guardrails critical for academic integrity?

What role does cl...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Steven Wilson, CIO, Muskegon Community College
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How did student demands drive Muskegon's technology modernization?

What role did cybersecurity & business continuity play in modernization decisions?

How did removing customizations lead to unexpected efficiency gains?

Why is communication critical throughou...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Danna Gianforte, VP, Managed Services, Ryan Tubbs, SVP, Customer Success & Premium Support, ⁠Ellucian⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How can institutions adapt to the accelerating pace of change in higher education?

What lessons from COVID's forced innovation can be applied to current modernization efforts?

Why is it essential to m...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Dr. Hassan Selim, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Kalba
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How does building a university from scratch provide unique opportunities?

Why is cloud-first infrastructure essential for new institutions?

What makes University of Kalba the sports science hub of the Middle East region?

How did ...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Brian Baden, Assc. CIO & CTO, Angelo State University
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How has technology in higher education evolved over 25 years?

What strategies help prepare institutions for Banner SaaS migration?

How does the Texas Connections Consortium collaborate on technology solutions?

Why is focusing on relationships & custom...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Natalie Walther, Director, Solutions Marketing, Lyquaia Purcell, Senior Director, Digital Transformation, Ellucian⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
What does the 2025 Student Voice Report reveal about modern learners?

Why is financial uncertainty still a primary barrier for students?

How are dual enrollment students showing the most ...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Amy Ervin-Harrison, Principal Consultant, Forrester
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
What did the Total Economic Impact (TEI) study reveal about Ellucian Colleague SaaS?

How does moving to SaaS improve institutional security posture?

Why is data transparency critical for informed decision-making?

How does modernization help institutions...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Rodrigo Cotelo, Senior Solutions Consultant II, Emburse
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How is Emburse transforming expense management in higher education?

What innovative "reshop" technology is saving institutions money on travel?

Why is the "changing of the guard" accelerating technology adoption?

How does AI streamline expense appro...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Lee Brintle, CEO, Greg Soare, Vice President of Global Accounts, CourseLeaf
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How is CourseLeaf transforming curriculum management to improve student success?

Why is efficiency in academic operations critical for better student outcomes?

How are catalog & syllabus tools streamlining administrative process...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Lacey Gerard, Director of Experience Design, & Bill Blackford VP of Global Talent Management, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Moloney⁠, Principal Strategic Specialist, ⁠Ellucian⁠
How is the JMU-Ellucian internship program reimagining workforce development?

Why is student career readiness critical for successful transitions to employment?

How are ethicist & storyteller roles tra...

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In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog,


YOUR guest is Dr. Melissa Wertz, Provost, Chief Academic Officer, Edison State Community College
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager at Coursedog
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

How did Edison State achieve record-breaking enrollment in Fall 2024?


What drives successful workforce development partnerships?


How does the College Credit Plus program serve high school students?...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,


YOUR guest is Richard Forrest, Chief Product & Experience Officer, ESM Solutions
YOUR cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney, Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is ESM Solutions partnering with Ellucian to streamline procurement?


Why is "off contract spend" a challenge for higher education institutions?


How are experience cards transforming purchasing app...

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,


YOUR guest is Rupa Saran, Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Technology Officer, Coast Colleges
YOUR cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney, Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Coast Community College District leading modernization with SaaS?


What's the difference between a "pilot" & a "demonstration" project?


How is the California Community College ...

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


YOUR guests are Jonathan Shores, Chief Enrollment Officer, The University of the Cumberlands, & Drew Melendres, Cofounder, DegreeSight
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is University of the Cumberlands serving students in rural Appalachia?


Why is credit transfer transparency critical for prospective students?


How has Cumberlands simplified its website & cost modeling?


How i...

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


YOUR guest is Matt Norsworthy, Director of Integrated Solutions & Business Development, UPCEA
YOUR cohost is Eric McGee, Senior Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

What is UPCEA & how does it serve higher education institutions?


How are institutions using alternative credentials to boost enrollment?


What types of ins...

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,


YOUR guest is John Woods, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, University of Phoenix
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi, CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

How does Dr. Woods define academic integrity & its philosophy at University of Phoenix?


What strategies does an online university use to ensure academic integrity?


How does University of Phoenix i...

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In this episode, President Series #358, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How can universities leverage partnerships for growth & sustainability?


Why is branding & differentiation critical in higher education?


How can institutions expand their impact through mental health initiatives?


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In this episode, President Series #357, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Susanne Thompson, President, Moreland University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How can new institutions innovate without bureaucratic constraints?


Why is mindset crucial for handling regulatory changes?


How can AI enhance rather than replace teacher-student connections?


What makes t...

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In this episode, brought to YOU by Ellucian LIVE 2025 & HigherEd PodCon
Your guest is Max Spero, CEO, Co-founder, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Pangram Labs detecting AI-generated content?

What makes their detection technology more accurate than competitors?

How are institutions setting boundaries for appropriate AI use?

Why is AI governance becoming crucial in higher education?

How can faculty use AI detection as a lear...

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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...

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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...

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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...