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LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Charlie Parker, CMO / Vice Chancellor of Enrollment, Keiser University
March 19, 2026

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Charlie Parker, CMO / Vice Chancellor of Enrollment, Keiser University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Charlie Parker, CMO / Vice Chancellor of Enrollment , Keiser 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 Florida's largest independent institution serving 20,000 to 25,000 students with 100,000 graduates position as a unicorn between Level 6 schools & career workforce schools? Why does focusing on brand & student experience over lead generation r...
They Called It High School With Cigarettes. Now It's Training America's Workforce - with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, New River Community & Technical College
March 18, 2026

They Called It High School With Cigarettes. Now It's Training America's Workforce - with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver, President, New River Community & Technical College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Bonny Ball Copenhaver , President, New River Community & Technical College In this episode, President Series #458, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 West Virginia community college serving 10 counties in coal field Appalachia retrain workers, combat g...
Carlow University's Continuous Enrollment Growth Through Purpose Driven Storytelling While Keeping the Mission at the Forefront - with Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University
March 17, 2026

Carlow University's Continuous Enrollment Growth Through Purpose Driven Storytelling While Keeping the Mission at the Forefront - with Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President, Carlow University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kathy Humphrey , President, Carlow University In this episode, President Series #457, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the ​ HigherEd PodCon ​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 95 year old Catholic university founded by 5 Sisters of ...
Don't Know What Job You'll Have in 10 Years? Congratulations, Get a Liberal Arts Degree! - with Andrea Talentino, President, Augustana College
March 16, 2026

Don't Know What Job You'll Have in 10 Years? Congratulations, Get a Liberal Arts Degree! - with Andrea Talentino, President, Augustana College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Andrea Talentino , President, Augustana College In this episode, President Series #456, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 165 year old top 100 liberal arts college with 2,500 students in the Quad Cities produce 2 Nobel laureates & an NFL MVP while proving...
What Happens When You Require Career Readiness for Credit? - with Dr. Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College
March 15, 2026

What Happens When You Require Career Readiness for Credit? - with Dr. Richanne Mankey, President, Defiance College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Richanne Mankey , President, Defiance College In this episode, President Series #455, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 175 year old Ohio college increase first year enrollment by 80% through Jacket Journey, a nationally unique required for credit car...
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Mark Milliron⁠, President, ⁠National University⁠
March 12, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Mark Milliron⁠, President, ⁠National University⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Mark Milliron , President, National 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 50,000 student nonprofit serve " ANDers" , students who are also parents, employed & deployed, through 4 week single courses, a 1 to 1 Oxford graduate model & world class student experiences? Why do 70% of prospective students now go straight to AI summaries never c...
The Divot in the Stone: Why This University President Looks Down Before Leading Up - Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University
March 11, 2026

The Divot in the Stone: Why This University President Looks Down Before Leading Up - Dr. Chuck Seifert, President, Siena University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chuck Seifert , President, Siena University In this episode, President Series #454, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, the ​ HigherEd PodCon ​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog YOUR cohost is Page Keller , VP of Academic Relations, Knack YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How did Siena University successfully transition from a college to a university aft...
How to Build Workforce Pathways That Actually Lead to Jobs - with Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President, Arapaho Community College
March 10, 2026

How to Build Workforce Pathways That Actually Lead to Jobs - with Dr. Stephanie Fujii, President, Arapaho Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Stephanie Fujii , President, Arapaho Community College In this episode, President Series #453, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 Denver's oldest designated community college with 15k students avoid the enrollment cliff while suburban growth & housing de...
If Strategic Plans Ignore Employee Health, Are They Even Strategic? - with Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President, Western Nevada College
March 9, 2026

If Strategic Plans Ignore Employee Health, Are They Even Strategic? - with Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President, Western Nevada College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Kyle Dalpe , President, Western Nevada College In this episode, President Series #452, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, 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 rural community college with 3 campuses across 6 counties serve 4k students with 160 full time employees while building enrollment...
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Alex Minot, Client Partner, Snapchat
March 8, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Alex Minot, Client Partner, Snapchat

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Alex Minot , Client Partner, Snapchat 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 Snapchat reach 9 out of 10 13 to 24 year olds while 1 in 3 users are now over 35 making it the only platform that can target under 18 for undergraduate enrollment? Why do lead generation forms that auto fill within the app create frictionless conversions when users never leave...
Maybe We Should Stop Competing & Start Collaborating - with Deborah E. Preston, President, Mercer County Community College
March 6, 2026

Maybe We Should Stop Competing & Start Collaborating - with Deborah E. Preston, President, Mercer County Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Deborah E. Preston , President, Mercer County Community College In this episode, President Series #451, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the ​ HigherEd PodCon ​ II happening July 16 & 17 YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 6,000 student New Jersey college serve 2 different populations across West Windsor near Princeton & economically depressed downtown Trenton? Why are 5 Mercer County c...
This Is What Happens When a College Actually Believes in Its Students - with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University
March 5, 2026

This Is What Happens When a College Actually Believes in Its Students - with Dr. Chris Domes, President, Neumann University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Domes , President, Neumann University In this episode, President Series #450, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the ​ HigherEd PodCon ​ II happening July 16 & 17 YOUR cohost is Brent Ramdin , CEO, EducationDynamics YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a Nashville university with 12 colleges & 9k students achieve highest enrollment ever with applications up 20% while hosting Dolly Part...
How to Improve Student Experience & Cut Costs at the Same Time - with Shadi Figuli, CEO & Co-Founder, & Aaron P
March 4, 2026

How to Improve Student Experience & Cut Costs at the Same Time - with Shadi Figuli, CEO & Co-Founder, & Aaron P

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with ⁠ Shadi Figuli , CEO & Co-Founder , & Aaron Paxton, Co-Founder, Nemonx In this episode, sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the ​ HigherEd PodCon ​ II happening July 16 & 17 YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How do 2 higher ed veterans with 20 plus years of combined experience in operations, admissions & regulatory compliance create a platform that improves institutional efficiency while enhancing student experience? What happe...
Why Does This German University Stop Classes Every Term for Industry Week? - with Professor Dr. Ramon O’Callaghan, President, Gisma University of Applied Sciences
March 3, 2026

Why Does This German University Stop Classes Every Term for Industry Week? - with Professor Dr. Ramon O’Callaghan, President, Gisma University of Applied Sciences

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Professor Dr. Ramon O’Callaghan , President, Gisma University of Applied Sciences In this episode, President Series #449, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & part of our EdUp Innovators Series, sponsored by MindBank AI YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch , CEO, Integrity4Education YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a 5 year old German private university scale to 3k students from 100 countries by combining business & computer science with required industry faculty experience? Why...
From 11,000 to 32,000 Applicants: How a 256 Year Old University Tripled Demand - with Andrew Hsu, President, College of Charleston
March 2, 2026

From 11,000 to 32,000 Applicants: How a 256 Year Old University Tripled Demand - with Andrew Hsu, President, College of Charleston

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Andrew Hsu , President, College of Charleston In this episode, President Series #448, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the ​ HigherEd PodCon ​ II happening July 16 & 17 YOUR cohost is Samyr Qureshi , Executive Chairman, Knack YOUR host is Elvin Freytes How does a 256 year old public university grow from 11,000 to 32,000 applicants, launch doctoral programs, & achieve record enrollment by focu...
Talent Is Universal. Opportunity Is Not. (This College Fixes That) - with Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College
March 1, 2026

Talent Is Universal. Opportunity Is Not. (This College Fixes That) - with Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Madeline Pumariega , President, Miami Dade College In this episode, President Series #447, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the ​ HigherEdPodCon ​ II happening July 16 & 17 YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does democracy's college serve 125k students across 8 campuses with 2.5 million alumni by removing every point of friction to create belonging? Why does turf, tradition & trust create cha...
Why Your Campus & Online Programs Are Dying Because They Don't Talk to Each Other - with Dr. Evan Kropp, Executive Director, College of Journalism & Communications, University of Florida
Feb. 23, 2026

Why Your Campus & Online Programs Are Dying Because They Don't Talk to Each Other - with Dr. Evan Kropp, Executive Director, College of Journalism & Communications, University of Florida

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Evan Kropp , Executive Director, College of Journalism & Communications, University of Florida In this episode, brought to you by Career-Bond , YOUR co-host is Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO, Career-Bond YOUR host is Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Why is hybrid learning where students choose to attend in person, watch recordings, or go fully online the real solution to declining enrollment instead of running separate campus & online operations? How does holistic admiss...
This HBCU Teaches Students to CREATE Jobs, Not Find Them (Here's How) - with Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, President, Bowie State University
Feb. 22, 2026

This HBCU Teaches Students to CREATE Jobs, Not Find Them (Here's How) - with Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, President, Bowie State University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Aminta H. Breaux , President, Bowie State University In this episode, President Series #446, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the ​ ELIVE 2026 ​ Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22 YOUR cohost is Dr. Jodi Blinco ⁠ , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠ EducationDynamics YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Maryland's oldest HBCU founded in 1865 serve 6k students through 65 programs with employer partnerships from Oregon to T...
LIVE from InsightsEDU 2026 - w/ Karolyn Pearson, Sr. Exec. VP, Operations, EducationDynamics, Matt Harris Sr. Dir. of  Comms,  & Scott Bacon, Sr.  VP, External Affairs, Jacksonville University
Feb. 19, 2026

LIVE from InsightsEDU 2026 - w/ Karolyn Pearson, Sr. Exec. VP, Operations, EducationDynamics, Matt Harris Sr. Dir. of Comms, & Scott Bacon, Sr. VP, External Affairs, Jacksonville University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Karolyn Pearson , Senior Executive Vice President Operations , EducationDynamics , Matt Harris , Sr. Director of Communications, & Scott Bacon, Senior Vice President for External Affairs, Jacksonville 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 AI create feedback loops for crisis comms by writing coverage in both positive & negative light to prep...
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with David A. Armstrong, President, St. Thomas University
Feb. 18, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with David A. Armstrong, President, St. Thomas University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with David A. Armstrong , President, St. Thomas 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 Catholic university serving 75% students of color, 61% Pell & 47% first gen grow from 3,800 to 8,700 students while building the largest JD program in Florida? Why do the 4 most impactful words yes, no, can, can't determine if you keep admissions counselors w...
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - w/ Greg Clayton⁠, President, Enrollment Management Services, & ⁠Katie Tomlinson⁠, Senior Director of Analytics & Business Intelligence, ⁠EducationDynamics⁠
Feb. 18, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - w/ Greg Clayton⁠, President, Enrollment Management Services, & ⁠Katie Tomlinson⁠, Senior Director of Analytics & Business Intelligence, ⁠EducationDynamics⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Greg Clayton , President of Enrollment Management Services, & Katie Tomlinson , Senior Director of Analytics & Business Intelligence, EducationDynamics 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 Modern Learner Report show 51% of students now use AI to research schools up from 37% last year when the funnel is dead & students orbit multiple institutions ...
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
Feb. 17, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Brent Ramdin , CEO, EducationDynamics 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 EDDY Intelligence Platform built on billions of records & tens of years of proprietary data consume information from admissions through graduation creating continuous intelligence loops? Why do 51% of students now select institutions based on AI search requiring universiti...
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, & Bethany Moran, Senior Vice President, Partnerships, EducationDynamics
Feb. 17, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, & Bethany Moran, Senior Vice President, Partnerships, EducationDynamics

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Tracy Kreikemeier , Chief Relationship Officer, & Bethany Moran , Senior Vice President, Partnerships, EducationDynamics 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 EDDY Intelligence Platform replace fragmented AI point solutions with 1 enterprise solution across marketing, enrollment & human capital? Why do modern learners never stop shopping post enro...
What Does Pre-K to PhD Look Like at the Only Christian School to Offer It? - with Dr. Keith Newman, President, Southern Nazarene University
Feb. 15, 2026

What Does Pre-K to PhD Look Like at the Only Christian School to Offer It? - with Dr. Keith Newman, President, Southern Nazarene University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Keith Newman , President, Southern Nazarene University In this episode, President Series #445, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is Christi Segal , Senior Vice President of Managed Services & Executive Business Development, Ellucian YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 126 year old small Christian liberal arts university become 1 of only 4 schools in the world o...