Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast
June 23, 2026
Why Does Every Student Need to Find Their Person Who Knows Them When They Walk In? - with Dr. Radha Pyati, Chancellor, Penn State Berks
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Radha Pyati, Chancellor, Penn State Berks
In this episode, President Series #488, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a chancellor who is also dean of an academic college learn to do only what only she can do when representing Penn State Berks in the community is something uniquely within her role?
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In this episode, President Series #488, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a chancellor who is also dean of an academic college learn to do only what only she can do when representing Penn State Berks in the community is something uniquely within her role?
...
June 22, 2026
Will a College Degree Be Relevant 5 Years From Now? We Have to Solve for That - with Adam Hasner, President, Florida Atlantic University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Adam Hasner, President, Florida Atlantic University
In this episode, President Series #487, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a university with the lowest in state tuition in the country at $6,000 a year become a top 100 R1 triple threat with 59,000 a...
In this episode, President Series #487, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a university with the lowest in state tuition in the country at $6,000 a year become a top 100 R1 triple threat with 59,000 a...
June 21, 2026
4 Presidents, 1 Stage: An Unprecedented Conversation on Higher Ed's Future - with Shane Reese, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Brian K. Ashton, & Dr. Bruce Kusch
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with 4 Presidents from the Church Educational System - Shane Reese, President, Brigham Young University (BYU), Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, President, BYU Idaho, Brian K. Ashton, President, BYU Pathway Worldwide, & Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President, Ensign College
In this episode, produced by the Studio E student team at Ensign College, President Series #486, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026...
In this episode, produced by the Studio E student team at Ensign College, President Series #486, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026...
June 17, 2026
34 Years in Higher Ed. She Still Loves It Every Day - with Dr. Leah A. Barrett, President, Northeast Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Leah A. Barrett, President, Northeast Community College
In this episode, President Series #485, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a community college with 650 acres of contiguous farmland, 50 cattle calf pairs & 400 agriculture students keep a rural economy flourishing?
Why does the largest prog...
In this episode, President Series #485, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a community college with 650 acres of contiguous farmland, 50 cattle calf pairs & 400 agriculture students keep a rural economy flourishing?
Why does the largest prog...
June 16, 2026
The Liberal Arts Are Not a Relic. They're Future Proofing - with Dr. Brooke Barnett, President, Rollins College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Brooke Barnett, President, Rollins College
In this episode, President Series #484, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an inn owned by the college where all net profits go to student scholarships become a living art museum & a phi...
In this episode, President Series #484, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an inn owned by the college where all net profits go to student scholarships become a living art museum & a phi...
June 15, 2026
How Do You Move Persistence From 50% to Nearly 100%? - with Dr. Erika Kitzmiller, Research Associate Professor, University of Chicago
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Erika Kitzmiller, Research Associate Professor, University of Chicago, & Author of "Unchartered: How One Public High School Transformed First Generation College Success"
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a high school with 100% of students going to college but less than 50% graduating transform persistence by as...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a high school with 100% of students going to college but less than 50% graduating transform persistence by as...
June 14, 2026
How Do You Train a Workforce for 100,000 New Jobs That Didn't Exist 14 Months Ago? - with Richard Nelson, President, Louisiana Community & Technical College System
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Richard Nelson, President, Louisiana Community & Technical College
In this episode, President Series #483, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former State Department diplomat turned Revenue Secretary who drove $100 billion in capit...
In this episode, President Series #483, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former State Department diplomat turned Revenue Secretary who drove $100 billion in capit...
June 10, 2026
Why Does the Counselor Know Why the Numbers Dropped But Can't Say It in the Meeting? - with Jerell Hill, Dean of Student Services, Los Angeles City College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Jerell Hill, Dean of Student Services, Los Angeles City College
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does conscious gratitude become the interior architecture that transforms circumstances when it does not deny the wound but refuses to let the wound have the last word?
Why does the counselor who has held students throu...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does conscious gratitude become the interior architecture that transforms circumstances when it does not deny the wound but refuses to let the wound have the last word?
Why does the counselor who has held students throu...
June 8, 2026
If Students Need a Resume & a Diploma, Why Not Require Both? - with Dr. Sarah Coakley, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Georgia Highlands College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Sarah Coakley, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Georgia Highlands College
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Matt Foran, Founder & CEO, KnowMeQ
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a state college with an access mission grow bachelor's degree enrollment 280% in 3 years from 600 students to 2,500 while 85% of graduates stay in the regi...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Matt Foran, Founder & CEO, KnowMeQ
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a state college with an access mission grow bachelor's degree enrollment 280% in 3 years from 600 students to 2,500 while 85% of graduates stay in the regi...
June 7, 2026
How Do You Build the Ultimate Graduate That Every Employer Wants to Hire? - with Roger Hughes, President, Doane University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Roger Hughes, President, Doane University
In this episode, President Series #482, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jamie Ceman, Senior Executive VP of Reputation Services, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former Princeton football coach who coached 9 first round NFL draft picks now build the ult...
In this episode, President Series #482, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Dr. Jamie Ceman, Senior Executive VP of Reputation Services, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a former Princeton football coach who coached 9 first round NFL draft picks now build the ult...
June 2, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Dr. Quentin Young, President, University of the Cumberlands
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Quentin Young, President, University of the Cumberlands
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the fastest growing private university go from 6,500 to 25,000 students by meeting learners in the living room instead of making them travel to campus?
Why does cutting tuition from $23,000 to under $10,000 come back to transparency when stude...
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the fastest growing private university go from 6,500 to 25,000 students by meeting learners in the living room instead of making them travel to campus?
Why does cutting tuition from $23,000 to under $10,000 come back to transparency when stude...
June 1, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the most diverse institution in Philadelphia with 61% first generation & 58% Pell eligible students achieve 91% fall to spring retention when those students have lots of exit ramps & anything unraveling in their life could take them off the highway?
Why ar...
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does the most diverse institution in Philadelphia with 61% first generation & 58% Pell eligible students achieve 91% fall to spring retention when those students have lots of exit ramps & anything unraveling in their life could take them off the highway?
Why ar...
May 31, 2026
How Do You Have 3 Presidencies at the Same Institution Without Switching Schools? - with Rich Dunsworth, President, University of the Ozarks
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Rich Dunsworth, President, University of the Ozarks
In this episode, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a president 13 years in at the same 800 student institution take a 90 day sabbatical to enter his 3rd presidency without switching schools?
Why does rural remote & small not mean less than when you...
In this episode, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a president 13 years in at the same 800 student institution take a 90 day sabbatical to enter his 3rd presidency without switching schools?
Why does rural remote & small not mean less than when you...
May 28, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - w/ Stacy Chiaramonte, SVP, Strategy & Ops, UPCEA, & Jeni McRay, Asst. Provost, Internationalization & Strategic Initiatives, Fort Hays State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Stacy Chiaramonte, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Operations, UPCEA, & Jeni McRay, Assistant Provost, Internationalization & Strategic Initiatives, Fort Hays State University
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a rural regional comprehensive university with the lowest tuition in Kansas choose to blow it up & build a professional co...
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a rural regional comprehensive university with the lowest tuition in Kansas choose to blow it up & build a professional co...
May 27, 2026
How Does a Community College Become the School of Choice Instead of the Starting Point? - with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College
In this episode, President Series #481, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an 80 year old community college in John Deere country transform from transfer institution to 50/50 career...
In this episode, President Series #481, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does an 80 year old community college in John Deere country transform from transfer institution to 50/50 career...
May 26, 2026
Every School Does It Differently. There's Plenty of Room for Adaptation - with Patty Alper, President, Teach to Work Foundation
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Patty Alper, President, Teach to Work Foundation
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does project based mentoring where the student is the leader & the mentor has no authority double the odds of being engaged in work & having a greater sense of wellbeing later in life?
Why do companies like MasterCard, Ernst & Young, Pfize...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does project based mentoring where the student is the leader & the mentor has no authority double the odds of being engaged in work & having a greater sense of wellbeing later in life?
Why do companies like MasterCard, Ernst & Young, Pfize...
May 25, 2026
Why Do People With Degrees Experience the Lowest Unemployment in Every Recession? - with Dr. Kathy Bakhit, Community College Faculty Fellow, University of La Verne
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kathy Bakhit, Community College Faculty Fellow, University of La Verne
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a redesigned doctoral program with research built into coursework ensure students graduate with dissertations in hand instead of becoming ABDs?
Why does an immigrant woman who started in ESL classes ...
In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a redesigned doctoral program with research built into coursework ensure students graduate with dissertations in hand instead of becoming ABDs?
Why does an immigrant woman who started in ESL classes ...
May 24, 2026
Why Is a $20 Million Scholarship Budget an Investment, Not a Discount Rate? - with Dr. Joe Parisi, President, Missouri Valley College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Joe Parisi, President, Missouri Valley College
In this episode, President Series #480, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a college with students from 63 countries, 5 NFR world champion rodeo grads & a new trap & skeet national title post record enrollment, retention & graduation year over year?
...
In this episode, President Series #480, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a college with students from 63 countries, 5 NFR world champion rodeo grads & a new trap & skeet national title post record enrollment, retention & graduation year over year?
...
May 21, 2026
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Charlie Nguyen, Founder & CEO, Employer-Funded Financial Aid (EFFA) Inc.
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Charlie Nguyen, Founder & CEO, Employer-Funded Financial Aid (EFFA) Inc.
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does flipping the tuition reimbursement model from pay first to direct bill finally solve the problem when employees take out loans, get reimbursed & then spend the money instead of paying off the debt?
Why is tuition benefit no longer...
In this episode, recorded Live from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does flipping the tuition reimbursement model from pay first to direct bill finally solve the problem when employees take out loans, get reimbursed & then spend the money instead of paying off the debt?
Why is tuition benefit no longer...
May 20, 2026
Tech CEOs Are Saying Study Liberal Arts. Here's Why - with Marsha Familaro Enright, President, Reliance College Fund
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Marsha Familaro Enright, President, Reliance College Fund
In this episode, President Series #479, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a Montessori educator who ran an elementary school for 25 years now work to start a college focused on strengthening reasoning power & self confidence?
Why are tech CEOs telli...
In this episode, President Series #479, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
How does a Montessori educator who ran an elementary school for 25 years now work to start a college focused on strengthening reasoning power & self confidence?
Why are tech CEOs telli...
May 19, 2026
$18 Million Deficit. 4 Years to Close It. Here's How - with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President at Western Connecticut State University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President, Western Connecticut State University
In this episode, President Series #478, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Connecticut's largest public Hispanic serving institution with 40% Pell students & families making under $75,000 become #1 in the state for social mobility?
Why d...
In this episode, President Series #478, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Connecticut's largest public Hispanic serving institution with 40% Pell students & families making under $75,000 become #1 in the state for social mobility?
Why d...
May 18, 2026
How Do You Bring 12 Universities to 500,000 Residents Who Can't Drive the Beltway? - with Dr. Dale Nesbary, Interim Executive Director, University System of Maryland
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Dale Nesbary, Interim Executive Director, University System of Maryland
In this episode, President Series #477, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a university center 7 miles from the world's largest naval test air station bring programs from 12 universities to 500,000 underserved residents of Southern...
In this episode, President Series #477, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a university center 7 miles from the world's largest naval test air station bring programs from 12 universities to 500,000 underserved residents of Southern...
May 18, 2026
And the HigherEd PodCon Awards finalists are...
It's YOUR time to #EdUp!
And the HigherEd PodCon Awards finalists are...
Outstanding Podcast Series
“Where What If Becomes What’s Next” (Carnegie Mellon University) - Randy Scott
“Lab Coat Optional” (Arizona State University Knowledge Enterprise) - Pete Zrioka
“Policy and Governance Perspectives” (George Mason University) - David Ramadan
Episode of the Year
“Individual Choices, Challenges, and Social Changes” Series: Good Is In The Details - Gwendolyn Dolske (Cal Poly Pomona) and Rudy Salo (Ch...
And the HigherEd PodCon Awards finalists are...
Outstanding Podcast Series
“Where What If Becomes What’s Next” (Carnegie Mellon University) - Randy Scott
“Lab Coat Optional” (Arizona State University Knowledge Enterprise) - Pete Zrioka
“Policy and Governance Perspectives” (George Mason University) - David Ramadan
Episode of the Year
“Individual Choices, Challenges, and Social Changes” Series: Good Is In The Details - Gwendolyn Dolske (Cal Poly Pomona) and Rudy Salo (Ch...
May 17, 2026
Enriching Lives Through Learning - Dr. Shawn Powell, President, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Shawn Powell, President, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
In this episode, President Series #476, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a community college on a former SAC bomber base where the Enola Gay stopped serve rural southeastern New Mexico with nursing, aviation maintenance & workforce cred...
In this episode, President Series #476, powered by Ellucian, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the HigherEd PodCon II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a community college on a former SAC bomber base where the Enola Gay stopped serve rural southeastern New Mexico with nursing, aviation maintenance & workforce cred...