Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast
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...
Jan. 28, 2025
How Washburn University's Community-First Strategy is Redefining Regional Higher Ed - with Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek, President, Washburn University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #335 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek , President, Washburn University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio In a landscape where many institutions struggle with enrollment & financial sustainability, Washburn University stands out under Dr. Juliann Mazachek's leadership, achieving remarkable growth & raising $42 million in fundraising ...
Jan. 27, 2025
How This Military Leader is Transforming One of America's Largest Public University - with General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, President, Texas A&M University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series (Powered By Ellucian ) #335 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III , President, Texas A&M University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio Texas A&M University President General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, shares insights on leading one of America's largest public universities with...
Jan. 22, 2025
Why This HBCU's AI Strategy Could Transform Higher Education Forever - with Dr. Melva K. Wallace, President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series ( Powered By Ellucian ) #334 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. Melva K. Wallace , President & CEO, Huston-Tillotson University YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen , President & CEO, Ellucian YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Huston-Tillotson University embracing technology & AI in Austin's tech ecosystem? What makes HTU unique as the o...
Jan. 21, 2025
Why Empty Diploma Folders Changed an Entire University's Approach to Student Success - with Rachel Rosenfeldt, Executive Director & Head of Training Services, Kotter
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Rachel Rosenfeldt , Executive Director & Head of Training Services, Kotter YOUR cohost is Roy de Vries , Learning Innovator, aNewSpring YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does Kotter approach training in today's volatile environment? How do they make training stick across different modalities? What is the "change mus...
Jan. 21, 2025
What It Takes to Keep Higher Ed Programs Market-Relevant - with Doris Savron, Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP)
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Doris Savron , Vice Provost of Colleges, Assessment & Curriculum, University of Phoenix (UOP) YOUR cohost is Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does UOP maintain curriculum relevancy through regular program health...
Jan. 20, 2025
How a 7-Day Notice Changed Everything - Emma Lynne DeRoss, Student When University of the Arts Closed
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, 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 Emma Lynne DeRoss , Student When University of the Arts Closed YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn . Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024. During his ten...
Jan. 16, 2025
Why 'Relentless Welcome' Could Be Higher Ed's Next Big Thing - with Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series ( Powered By Ellucian ) #334 , & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes , President & Vice Chancellor, Yorkville University YOUR cohost is Tracy Kreikemeier , Chief Relationship Officer, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Yorkville University's unique position as a private Canadian university sh...
Jan. 16, 2025
What Every Educator Needs to Know About AI in 2025 - with Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Ryan Lufkin , Vice President of Global Strategy, Instructure YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How is AI transforming education & what are the key features in Canvas for educators? Why is AI literacy critical for both educators & students in 2025? How can institutions balance AI adoption with cost management? What role does ...
Jan. 15, 2025
How a Corporate Attorney Became a University President & Is Transforming Higher Ed - with Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series ( Powered By Ellucian ) #333, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Lisa Lori, President, Marywood University YOUR cohost is Casey Liddle , VP of Account Management, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Marywood's unique "Bigger, Bolder & Better" vision shape its future? What drove the transition from corporate law...
Jan. 15, 2025
Why Green Mountain College's Closure Changed How We Think About Higher Ed Crisis - with Christina Fabrey & Heather Keith, Former Staff Members at Green Mountain College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guests are Christina Fabrey & Heather Keith , Former Staff Members at Green Mountain College YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn . Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U formerly announced its’ closure in June, 2024...
Jan. 14, 2025
How Massachusetts Created A Free College Program That Actually Works - with Dr. Noe Ortega, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference& Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Dr. Noe Ortega , Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Mass Reconnect & Mass Educate making college more accessible & affordable? Why is credit transfer still a major challenge in higher education? How are student services evolving to s...
Jan. 14, 2025
What College Presidents Need to Know About AI & Business Model Transformation - with Dr. Jayson Boyers, Executive Vice President, Business Model Transformation, Core Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Dr. Jayson Boyers , Executive Vice President, Business Model Transformation, Core Education YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio with special co-host Dr. Emily Barnes , AI Strategist How can institutions leverage AI beyond the classroom? What is the value lens structure & how does it help institutions focus their resources...
Jan. 13, 2025
Why Harvard Is Combining Medicine & Media to Save Lives - with Dr. Neal Baer, Co-Director, Harvard's Master of Science in Media, Medicine, & Health Program
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Dr. Neal Baer , Co-Director, Harvard's Master of Science in Media, Medicine, & Health Program YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco How can media & storytelling improve health outcomes & medical education? Why is data-driven storytelling crucial for public health communication? How does Harvard's innovative progra...
Jan. 13, 2025
What Running a Global University Looks Like in 2025 - with Dr. Alan Kadish, President, Touro University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #1,013, President Series ( Powered By Ellucian ) #332, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. Alan Kadish , President, Touro University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Touro manage operations across 11 cities & multiple academic models? What drove Touro's successful pivot to remote learning during COVID-19? Why is transparency wit...
Jan. 10, 2025
How to Spot a Failing College: A Professor's Warning - with Jonathan Nichols, Former Professor, Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, & Author, Requiem for a College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #1,012, 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 Jonathan Nichols , Former Professor, Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, & Author, Requiem for a College YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn . Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for eighteen years. UI&U...
Jan. 10, 2025
What Hollywood Isn't Telling YOU About Film School - with Michael Young, President, & Sonny Calderon, VP of Academic Affairs, New York Film Academy
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #1,011, President Series ( Powered By Ellucian ) #331, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guests are Michael Young , President, & Sonny Calderon , VP of Academic Affairs, New York Film Academy YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did NYFA evolve from a hands-on conservatory to offering comprehensive degree programs? What makes NYFA's faculty "unicorns" in c...
Jan. 10, 2025
How 250 Years of Resignation Letters Reveal Higher Ed's True Evolution - with Lauren Zalaznick, Editor, Letters from the Corporation of Brown University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #1,010, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference & Ellucian LIVE 2025 YOUR guest is Lauren Zalaznick , Editor, Letters from the Corporation of Brown University YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinko How do resignation letters tell the story of higher education's evolution from 1764-2023? What drove Brown University's growth in academic programs & inclusiveness? How does diverse leadership ...
Jan. 10, 2025
How Transparent Leadership & Innovation Doubled Enrollment at Rowan - with Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, President, Rowan University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #1,009, President Series ( Powered By Ellucian ) #330, & brought to YOU by Uwill YOUR guest is Dr. Ali A. Houshmand , President, Rowan University YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did Rowan transform from a normal school to a major research university? What drives the university's commitment to low-income student access & affordability? How has transparent leadership & collaboratio...