Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

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Sept. 11, 2024

949: Law School 101 for College Presidents - with Dr. Joyce Jacobsen, Former President & Current Professor, & Lou Guard, VP & General Counsel, Hobart & William Smith Colleges

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In this episode, #949, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guests are ⁠Dr. Joyce Jacobsen⁠, Former President & Current Professor, & ⁠Lou Guard⁠, VP & General Counsel, ⁠Hobart & William Smith Colleges
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How has the legal landscape in higher education evolved over the past 15 years?

What are the key challenges facing college administrators in this new era of litigation & regulation?

How can institutions balance c...
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Sept. 9, 2024

948: Saddle Up for Learning - with Adam Rifkin⁠⁠, Hollywood Director & ⁠⁠Malcolm McDowell⁠⁠, Actor, ⁠⁠Last Train to Fortune⁠⁠ (LTTF)

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In this episode, #948, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guests are ⁠Adam Rifkin⁠, Hollywood Director &
Malcolm McDowell⁠, Actor, ⁠Last Train to Fortune⁠ (LTTF)

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does "Last Train to Fortune" celebrate the power of literature & education?

What unique challenges did Adam face in bringing his mother's script to life?

How does Malcolm's portrayal of Cecil Peachtree honor the passion of educators?

What mess...
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Sept. 9, 2024

947: Innovation in Action - with Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna⁠⁠, President, ⁠⁠Monroe Community College⁠

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In this episode, #947, President Series #297, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna⁠, President, ⁠Monroe Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Monroe Community College adapting to serve a diverse student population?

What strategies is DeAnna employing to boost enrollment & retention in challenging times?

How is MCC balancing workforce development with providing comprehensive education?

Wha...
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Sept. 9, 2024

946: The Future of Ed Tech - with Jeff Dinski⁠⁠, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠

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In this episode, #946, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Jeff Dinski⁠, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, ⁠Ellucian⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Ellucian helping higher education institutions adapt to changing student needs & expectations?

What strategies is Jeff employing to drive innovation & growth at Ellucian?...
Guest: Jeff Dinski
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Sept. 3, 2024

945: Banking on Change - with Teri Williams, President & COO, OneUnited Bank

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In this episode, #945, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Teri Williams⁠, President & COO, ⁠OneUnited Bank
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the country, serving low to moderate income communities?

What strategies is Teri employing to promote financial literacy & wealth building?

How is OneUnited Bank balancing digital banking with maintaining a community presence?

What unique...
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Sept. 2, 2024

944: Breaking the Social Capital Barrier - with Aimée Eubanks Davis⁠, Founder & CEO, ⁠Braven

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In this episode, #944, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Aimée Eubanks Davis⁠, Founder & CEO, ⁠Braven
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Braven partnering with universities to serve first-generation & low-income students?

What strategies is Aimée employing to build social capital & career readiness?

How is Braven balancing employer needs with providing a well-rounded education?

What unique challenges & opportunities come wi...
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Aug. 27, 2024

943: Stackable, Packable, Trackable - with Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, President, Athens State University

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In this episode, #943, President Series #296, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg⁠, President, ⁠Athens State University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Athens State University serving upper-division & adult learners?

What strategies is Catherine employing to assess prior learning & offer flexible degree options?

How is Athens State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education...
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Aug. 26, 2024

942: Bridging Community Colleges & Universities - with Dr. Harrison Keller⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board⁠, & Incoming President at the ⁠University of North Texas

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In this episode, #942, President Series #295, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Harrison Keller⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board⁠, & Incoming President at the ⁠University of North Texas
YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Brenda Hellyer⁠, Chancellor, ⁠San Jacinto College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson⁠, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee, ⁠San Jacinto College⁠,

How has Texas transfo...
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Aug. 20, 2024

941: Community College 2.0 - with Dr. Chad Brown, President, Zane State College

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In this episode, #941, President Series #294, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

⁠YOUR guest is Dr. Chad Brown⁠, President, ⁠Zane State College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How is Zane State College adapting to serve students in rural central Ohio?

What strategies is Chad employing to grow enrollment & add new programs?

How is Zane State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education?

What unique challenges & opportunities c...
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Aug. 19, 2024

940: EdUp Mini Series, "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 1 - with Dr. Melik Khoury, President & Chief Executive Officer, Unity Environmental University

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This episode, #940, begins a new EdUp Mini Series, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference, "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 1: "Sustainable Growth Takes Transformational Change."

YOUR guest is Dr. Melik Khoury, President & Chief Executive Officer, Unity Environmental University
YOUR cohost is Gregory Clayton, President, Enrollment Management Services, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How is Unity Envi...
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Aug. 13, 2024

939: The Striking Impact of IB on College Enrollment Rates - with Dr. Nicole Bien⁠⁠, Chief Schools Officer, ⁠⁠International Baccalaureate⁠

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In this episode, #939, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

⁠YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Nicole Bien⁠, Chief Schools Officer, ⁠International Baccalaureate
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How does the International Baccalaureate framework prepare students for college & careers?

What strategies does IB use to maintain consistency across 162 countries while allowing for cultural adaptation?

How is IB integrating artificial intelligence & wellbeing support into it...
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Aug. 12, 2024

938: 5 Bold Moves to Save a Rural College - with ⁠Dr. William "Rusty" Kennedy⁠⁠, President, ⁠⁠Andrew College⁠

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In this episode, #938, President Series #293, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

⁠YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. William "Rusty" Kennedy⁠, President, ⁠Andrew College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How is Andrew College adapting to serve students in rural Southwest Georgia?

What strategies is Rusty employing to grow enrollment & add 4-year degree programs?

How is Andrew College balancing its Methodist affiliation with the need for financial sustainability?

W...
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Aug. 6, 2024

937: Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President, Goldey-Beacom College

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In this episode, #937, President Series #292, & brought to YOU by Parallels - use coupon code EDUP10 for YOUR 10% discount!

YOUR guest is Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President, Goldey-Beacom College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Goldey-Beacom College evolved from its 1886 founding as a business penmanship school to its current status as a liberal arts college with a strong business focus?

What strategies has Colleen implemented to adapt Goldey-Beacom's curriculu...
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Aug. 5, 2024

936: Bridging Divides & Building Leaders - with Daniel R. Porterfield, President & CEO, Aspen Institute

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In this episode, #936, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Daniel R. Porterfield⁠, President & CEO, ⁠Aspen Institute⁠
YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
What is the Aspen Institute & how does it serve its mission?

How does the Aspen Institute focus on the human element in an increasingly technology-driven world?

What are the key components of the Asp...
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July 30, 2024

935: Democratizing Tech Education - with Victoria Papalian, COO, Udacity

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In this episode, #935, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Victoria Papalian⁠, COO, ⁠Udacity
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

How does Udacity create industry-relevant, hands-on learning experiences?

Why is constantly updating curriculum crucial in fast-changing tech fields?

What are Udacity's new programs in Generative AI & how do partnerships with tech giants like Google enhance them?

How has the recent acquisition by Accenture impac...
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July 29, 2024

934: Disney-Inspired Leadership in Higher Ed - with Dr. Michael Avaltroni, President, Fairleigh Dickinson University

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In this episode, #934, President Series #290, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Michael Avaltroni⁠, President, ⁠Fairleigh Dickinson University
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠
How did Michael's experience as an undergraduate chemistry student at Fairleigh Dickinson influence his decision to stay & contribute to the institution for over two decades?

What have been the most significant challeng...
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July 23, 2024

933: Turning Differences into Strengths - with David Bradley, Owner, Big Head Bob LLC

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In this episode, #933, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is David Bradley, Owner, Big Head Bob LLC
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How did the character of Big Head Bob evolve from a childhood doodle to a multi-faceted educational brand

What is the core message of Big Head Bob, & how does it help children & adults address their differences & challenges?

How is Big Head Bob being used as a tool for social-emotional learning in sc...
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July 22, 2024

932: Excellence Without Excuse - with Dr. Lester McCorn, President, Clinton College

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In this episode, #932, President Series #289, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Lester McCorn, President, Clinton College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠
How has Lester's vision for Clinton College evolved since his inauguration, & how does it align with the historic missions of HBCUs?

What is the Work College model, & how is Clinton College implementing it to provide value & career preparat...
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July 16, 2024

931: Opportunity Set B - with Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine

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In this episode, #931, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference,

YOUR guest is Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine

YOUR cohost is ⁠Jonaed Iqbal⁠, Talent Program Manager, ⁠NoDegree.com⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How can students & educators in higher education identify & leverage "opportunity set B" - the unasked opportunities available to them for growth?

How should higher education institutions te...
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July 15, 2024

930: Nature Meets Education - Kate Ferrel, President, Nicolet College

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In this episode, #930, President Series #288, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

YOUR guest is ⁠Kate Ferrel, President, Nicolet College
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠
How is Kate implementing her leadership philosophy of empathy, transparency, & servant leadership at Nicolet College?

What innovative approaches is Nicolet College taking to strategic planning & accreditation preparation?

How is the college fost...
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July 10, 2024

929: EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", Part 4 "Pulling On The Same End of the Rope" - with ⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠ & ⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠

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This EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", continues with episode 4: "Pulling On The Same End of the Rope"

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

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July 9, 2024

928: The Charter School Crystal Ball - with Nina Rees, Former President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

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In this episode, #928,

YOUR guest is Nina Rees, Former President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared
How are charter schools adapting to prepare students for jobs that may not exist yet in the age of AI?

What innovative models like project-based learning are charter schools implementing to foster student curiosity & creativity?

How are charter schools partnering wi...
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July 8, 2024

927: Restoring Trust in Higher Education - with Dr. Ross Gittell, President, Bryant University

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In this episode, #927, & President Series #287,
YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Ross Gittell, President, Bryant University
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠

How is Bryant University focusing on professional development & strong outcomes for students in a challenging higher education landscape?

What value does an integrated residential & academic experience provide that online education cannot match?

How did Ross' experience as chancellor of New Hampshire's Community College System ...
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July 2, 2024

926: EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", Part 3 - with Dr. Frank Rojas, VP Enrollment, Bay Path University⁠, & Hosts Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠ & ⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠

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This episode continues the EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", part 3,

YOUR guest is Dr. Frank Rojas, VP Enrollment, Bay Path University⁠
YOUR hosts are ⁠⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠⁠, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at ⁠Point Loma Nazarene University⁠ & ⁠⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠⁠, Associate VP of Marketing and Interim VP of Enrollment at ⁠Los Angeles Pacific University⁠.

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