Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

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Oct. 23, 2024

973: Bridging the Tech Talent Gap - with Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director, The Marcy Lab School

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In this episode, #973, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation
YOUR guest is Reuben Ogbonna⁠ II, Executive Director, ⁠The Marcy Lab School
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights

How is The Marcy Lab School reimagining post-secondary education for underserved communities?

What strategies is Marcy Lab using to combine tech education with leadership development?

How is the program ensuring accessibility through its tuition-free ...
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Oct. 23, 2024

972: Inside UPenn Admissions - with Whitney Soule, Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania

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In this episode, #972, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Whitney Soule⁠, Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions, ⁠University of Pennsylvania
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is UPenn approaching holistic admissions in an era of increasing applications?

What strategies is UPenn using to ensure equity & access in its admissions process?

How is the university adapting its application review process in...
Guest: Whitney Soule
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Oct. 22, 2024

971: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges - with Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez, President, Laredo College

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In this episode, #971, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #310, & brought to YOU by the ⁠MSCHE 2024⁠ conference, & the ⁠InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference


YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez⁠, President, ⁠Laredo College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How is Laredo College adapting its academic model to serve diverse student populations?


What strategies is Laredo using to ensure affordability & access for its community?


How is the c...
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Oct. 21, 2024

970: Reimagining Education for the AI Era - with Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, & Ellucian Board Member

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In this episode, #970,
YOUR guest is Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, &
Ellucian⁠⁠ Board Member

YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is AI poised to transform higher education & workforce development?

What strategies can institutions use to foster innovation in the age of AI?

How can universities balance technology adoption with human-centered learning?

What role will AI play in addressing mental health & ...
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Oct. 18, 2024

969: From Homeschool Prototype to Global Platform - with Emily Jones, Founder & CEO, Home Tribe

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In this episode, #969, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Emily Jones,⁠ Founder & CEO, ⁠Home Tribe
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights

How is Home Tribe reimagining education for the next generation through its marketplace platform

What strategies is Home Tribe using to connect families & educators for personalized learning experiences?

How is the platform integr...
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Oct. 17, 2024

968: Bridging Academia & Industry - with Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, President, Aurora University

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In this episode, #968, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #309, & brought to YOU by the ⁠MSCHE 2024⁠ conference, & the ⁠InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills⁠, President, ⁠Aurora University⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠Charlie Anastasi⁠, VP, Revenue & Academic Partnerships, ⁠Rize Education⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How is Aurora University adapting its mission to serve a diverse student population?

What strategies is Aurora ...
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Oct. 16, 2024

967: Bucking the Trends - with Dr. Frank Sanchez, President, Manhattanville University

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In this episode, #967, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #308, & brought to YOU by the MSCHE 2024 conference, & the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Dr. Frank Sanchez⁠, President, ⁠Manhattanville University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is Manhattanville bucking national enrollment trends with 9% growth in new students?

What strategies is Manhattanville using to demonstrate ROI & value to prospective students

How is the university innov...
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Oct. 15, 2024

966: EdUp Mini Series, "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 2 - with Sarah Russell, Dr. Chris Gilmore, & Katie Tomlinson, EducationDynamics

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This episode, #966, continues our EdUp Mini Series,
brought to YOU by EducationDynamics, "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 2: " To Greet Them, You Need to Meet Them. Introducing the Modern Learner."

YOUR guests are Sarah Russell, Vice President, Marketing, Dr. Chris Gilmore, Vice President, Enrollment Management, & Katie Tomlinson, Sr. Director of Analytics & Business Intelligence, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠...
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Oct. 14, 2024

965: Problem-Solving Pedagogy - with Carl Gombrich, Dean, The London Interdisciplinary School

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In this episode, #965, brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Carl Gombrich, Dean, The London Interdisciplinary School
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is LIS innovating higher education in the UK with its unique interdisciplinary approach?

What challenges & opportunities come with starting a new university from scratch?

How does LIS balance teaching real-world problem-solving with traditional academic methods?

What role do industry partnerships play in L...
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Oct. 10, 2024

964: Balancing Profit & Purpose - with Jerome Grant, CEO, Universal Technical Institute, Inc

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In this episode, #964, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #307, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Jerome Grant⁠, CEO, ⁠Universal Technical Institute, Inc⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is UTI adapting its business model to serve modern learners with flexible education options?

What strategies is UTI using to partner with...
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Oct. 9, 2024

963: Serving the 'Gray Box' - with Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe

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In this episode, #963, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #306, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Dr. Jennifer Methvin, Chancellor, Arkansas State University-Beebe
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is ASU-Beebe adapting to serve diverse student populations across multiple campuses?

What strategies is ASU-Beebe using to re-engage students & increase enrollment post-COVID?

How is the college balancing online, hybrid, & f...
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Oct. 8, 2024

962: Location, Innovation, & Opportunity - with Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology

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In this episode, #962, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #305, & brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Nariman Farvardin⁠, President, ⁠Stevens Institute of Technology⁠
YOUR guest cohost is ⁠Dr. Amy Diaz⁠, President, ⁠GateWay Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Stevens Institute of Technology infusing technology across all disciplines?

What strategies are being employed to prepare students for future careers?

How do Stevens & G...
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Oct. 7, 2024

961: Transforming Urban Education - with Dr. James Limbaugh, President, West Los Angeles College

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In this episode, #961, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #304, & brought to YOU by the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation
YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. James Limbaugh, President, West Los Angeles College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is West Los Angeles College innovating its community college model for today's students?

What strategies is West LA College employing to address climate change education?

How is the college balancing workforce developmen...
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Oct. 3, 2024

960: EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", Part 6 "From Podcast to Practice - Applying Professional Learnings" - with ⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠ & ⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠

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This EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", wraps up with episode 6: "From Podcast to Practice - Applying Professional Learnings"

YOUR hosts are ⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠⁠, Chief of Staff at ⁠Los Angeles Pacific University⁠ & ⁠⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠⁠, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at ⁠Point Loma Nazarene University⁠⁠.

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Oct. 2, 2024

959: Interdisciplinary Learning & Career Readiness - with Dr. Ron Cole, President, Allegheny College

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In this episode, #959, President Series (Powered By ⁠Ellucian⁠) #303, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Ron Cole⁠⁠, President, ⁠⁠Allegheny College⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is Allegheny College innovating its liberal arts model for today's students?

What strategies is Allegheny employing to demonstrate the value of higher education?

How is the college balancing interdisciplinary learning with career preparatio...
Guest: Ron Cole, PhD
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Oct. 1, 2024

958: Building Global Innovation Ecosystems - with Viviana Gropengiesser, CEO, Talent Kick

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In this episode, #958, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is Viviana Gropengiesser⁠, CEO, ⁠Talent Kick⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠Rick Dwyer⁠, Fractional Revenue Executive, ⁠Background Performer
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Talent Kick fostering entrepreneurship among Swiss university students?

What strategies does Talent Kick employ to build strong, diverse startup teams?

How does the program balance technical skills with soft skill...
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Sept. 30, 2024

957: Innovation & Collaboration - with Dr. Randy Frisch, President, City University of Seattle

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In this episode, #957, President Series (Powered By Ellucian) #302, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Randy Frisch⁠, President, ⁠City University of Seattle
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is City University of Seattle innovating to serve international & working adult students?

What strategies is City U employing to reduce reliance on Title IV funding?

How is the university collaborating with major employers like Boeing ...
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Sept. 26, 2024

956: Rewriting Futures - with Robert Gil, Re-Entry Department Manager, Prison Entrepreneurship Program

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In this episode, #956,
YOUR guest is ⁠Robert Gil⁠, Re-Entry Department Manager, ⁠Prison Entrepreneurship Program⁠ (PEP)

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson⁠, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at ⁠San Jacinto College⁠,

How does PEP prepare incarcerated individuals for successful re-entry into society?

What makes PEP unique among prison education & rehabilitation programs?

How does PEP's curriculum blend entrepreneurship, leadership...
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Sept. 25, 2024

955: EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", Part 5 - w/ Dr. Ryan T. Hartwig Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vanguard University⁠, & Hosts Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠ & ⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠

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This episode continues the EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", part 5,

YOUR hosts are ⁠⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠⁠, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at ⁠Point Loma Nazarene University⁠ & ⁠⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠⁠, Chief of Staff at ⁠Los Angeles Pacific University⁠.

Today's special guest is ⁠Dr. Ryan Hartwig⁠, Provost at ⁠Vanguard University⁠.

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Sept. 24, 2024

954: Global Vision, Local Impact - with Dr. Anthony Lee, President, Westcliff University

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In this episode, #954, President Series #301, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Anthony Lee⁠, President, ⁠Westcliff University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Westcliff University addressing the needs of international students?

What strategies is Westcliff employing to achieve consistent growth?

How is the university balancing online, hybrid, & in-person learning experiences?

What role does athletics play in Westcl...
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Sept. 23, 2024

953: Hands-On & High-Tech - with Dr. Joel English, President, Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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In this episode, #953, President Series #300, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Joel English⁠, President, ⁠Aviation Institute of Maintenance
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is AIM addressing the critical shortage of aircraft technicians?

What impact did COVID-19 have on the aviation industry & AIM's operations?

How does AIM balance hands-on training with online learning components?

What strategies does AIM use to coll...
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Sept. 18, 2024

952: The Business of Style - with Ron Marshall, President, & Scott Carnz, Provost, LIM College

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In this episode, #952, President Series #299, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guests are ⁠Ron Marshall⁠, President, & ⁠Scott Carnz⁠, Provost, ⁠LIM College⁠
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is LIM College preparing students for careers in the business of fashion?

What strategies is LIM employing to attract & retain international students?

How is the college balancing in-person & online learning experiences?

What role does New York ...
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Sept. 17, 2024

951: The Future of Work Meets Higher Ed - with Eddie Lin, Co-Founder, NexusEdge Education

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In this episode, #951, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Eddie Lin⁠, Co-Founder, ⁠NexusEdge Education
YOUR guest cohost is ⁠Dr. Daria J. Willis⁠, President, ⁠Howard Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is NexusEdge bridging the gap between employer needs & higher education curriculum?

What strategies can institutions use to integrate industry-recognized credentials into their programs?

How can community colleges...
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Sept. 16, 2024

950: First Choice University - with Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia

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In this episode, #950, President Series #298, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is UWG reimagining student services with its innovative Momentum Center?

What strategies is Brendan employing to create a "first choice" experience for students?

How is UWG balancing academic programs with experiential learning opportunities?

What unique c...