It's YOUR time to #EdUp

Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

April 19, 2026

LIVE from Ellucian Live 2026 - with Candace Williams⁠, Business Systems Analyst, ⁠Houston Christian University⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Candace Williams, Business Systems Analyst, Houston Christian University
In this episode, recorded LIVE from the Ellucian Live 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado,


YOUR cohost is Carrie Rachal, Senior Principal Strategic Specialist, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sal...
April 19, 2026

LIVE from Ellucian Live 2026 - with Dr. Nelson Soto⁠, President, ⁠Albizu University⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Nelson Soto, President, Albizu University
In this episode, recorded LIVE from the Ellucian Live 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado,


YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco
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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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April 16, 2026

How Do You Serve Millions of Adults With Some College No Credential? - w/ Dr. Lisa Vollendorf⁠, President, ⁠Empire State University,⁠ & ⁠Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg⁠⁠, President, ⁠⁠Athens State University⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Lisa Vollendorf, President of Empire State University (SUNY), & Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg⁠, President, ⁠Athens State University
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How do 2 institutions built to serve adult learners prove that flipping the switch to go online doesn't work without an ethos of serving all learners not just some?


Why have 646 associate degrees been awa...
April 15, 2026

How Do You Build a Course in Days That Used to Take 6 to 9 Months? - with Pardis Mahdavi, Board Member, ⁠Lumina Foundation⁠⁠, & CEO, MyUni

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Pardis Mahdavi, Board Member, Lumina Foundation⁠, & CEO, MyUni
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does an AI native university reverse engineer education from employer demand when what used to take 6 to 9 months to build now takes days?


Why are employers hiring sophomores & telling them to drop out because 2 more years won't make them any more ready to work?


Wha...
April 14, 2026

How Do You Know a Career Is Possible If You've Never Seen Someone Who Looks Like You In It? - with Destin Mizelle⁠, ⁠Enoch Ellis⁠, & ⁠Tobias M. Brown⁠, Roadtrippers, ⁠Roadtrip Nation

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Destin Mizelle, Enoch Ellis, & Tobias M. Brown, Roadtrippers, Roadtrip Nation,
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a PBS documentary called Thriving: Black Men in Higher Education show young black men that a black astrophysicist, a black economist & a media psychologist exist?


Why does seeing someone who looks like you in a career you never knew existed give ho...
April 14, 2026

How Does Kentucky Have 61% of Graduates Leave With No Debt? - with Aaron Thompson⁠, President, ⁠Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Aaron Thompson, President, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Kentucky rank #1 in retention gains & #2 in completions while 61% of public institution graduates leave with no debt?


Why does a first generation high school student from Appalachian poverty whose illiterate father could make any tool on a sharecropper's f...
April 14, 2026

How Do Foundations With Different Priorities All Agree AI Is Too Important to Ignore? - with Jamie Merisotis⁠, President & CEO, ⁠Lumina Foundation⁠, & ⁠Allison Scott⁠, CEO, ⁠Kapor Foundation⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Jamie Merisotis, President & CEO, Lumina Foundation, & Allison Scott, CEO, Kapor Foundation
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does Humanity AI bring together foundations with different priorities who all agree this is such a critical moment that they can't cede AI development to the for profit sector?


Why does making humans a byproduct of tool development instead ...
April 13, 2026

Why Connect 4 Siloed Federal Data Systems? - with Dr. Chris Mullin⁠, Strategy Dir., Data & Measurement, ⁠Lumina Foundation⁠, & ⁠Kristin Hultquist,⁠ CEO & Founding Partner, ⁠HCM Strategists⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Chris Mullin, Strategy Director for Data & Measurement, Lumina Foundation, & Kristin Hultquist, CEO & Founding Partner, HCM Strategists
In this episode, sponsored by the Lumina Foundation, & recorded Live from the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a hub & spoke model bring 4 siloed federal data systems together so students, employers & economic developers finally get a clear picture of education & training?


Why are 43 million stude...
April 12, 2026

Stop Telling People How to Do It. Help Them See Themselves Instead - with Robert Graham, CEO, Poll Everywhere

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Robert Graham, CEO, Poll Everywhere
In this episode, 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 Lee Lambert , Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College Distric
YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

How does a student response system turn presentations into bi-directional conversations where devices become engagemen...
April 9, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Kate Kruger, Partner/Principal, Elizabeth Palmer, Senior Director, EY-Parthenon

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Kate Kruger, Partner/Principal, Elizabeth Palmer, Senior Director, EY-Parthenon
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 EY Parthenon's 25 year practice verify career is top priority when college grad unemployment reaches 5 to 6% nearing non degree holders?


Why do students choose majors based on AI exposure when business & marketing are highly expo...
April 8, 2026

Stop Saying Students Are Unprepared. They're Differently Prepared - with Dr. Enrique Morales-Diaz, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Oneonta

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Enrique Morales-Diaz, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, SUNY Oneonta
In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 ⁠AcOps Conference⁠ July 29-31 by Coursedog, & the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17,


YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Director of Content Marketing, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco⁠,



How does a SUNY comprehensive serving 50% downstate first gen Pell students meet differently prepared post COVID learners where they are witho...
April 7, 2026

Stop Preparing Students for 1995 Jobs. Start Preparing for 2040 - with Greg Jones, President, Belmont University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Greg Jones, President, Belmont University
In this episode, President Series #465, 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a Nashville university with 12 colleges & 9k students achieve highest enrollment ever ...
April 6, 2026

They Declined for 13 Years. Then Grew 22% in 3 Years. Here's How - with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Brad D. Smith, President, Marshall University
In this episode, President Series #464, 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 does Marshall reverse 13 year enrollment decline by growing 22% in 3 years whil...
April 5, 2026

Small Colleges Can't Do This Alone. Here's What Real Collaboration Looks Like - with Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, Project Director, Endeavor Lab Colleges

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, Project Director, Endeavor Lab Colleges
In this episode, 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. Jodi Blinco

How does a national collaborative of 10 small liberal arts colleges integrate mental health, well-being & purposeful life through $8.5 million over 5 years?


Why does a holistic a...
April 2, 2026

LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Ariana Keil, Senior Growth Marketing Manager, Canto

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Ariana Keil, Senior Growth Marketing Manager, Canto
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 Digital Asset Management (DAM) company founded in 1990 serve 30% higher ed customers with the same pain points around finding content & version control?


Why does streamlining workflows make 3 to 4 person marketing teams feel like 10 when they can't spend ...
April 1, 2026

Students Don't Want Your Technology, They Want Your Humanity - with Toby Brooks, Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning, Baylor University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Toby Brooks, Director of the Academy for Teaching & Learning, Baylor University
In this episode, 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 Robert Graham, CEO, Poll Everywhere
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco⁠,

How does a Texas R1 founded in 1845 balance research, division 1 athletics & Christian worldview while launching a...
March 31, 2026

Maybe Philosophy Professors Are More Important to AI Than Engineers - with Donald E. Hall, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Binghamton University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Donald E. Hall, Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Binghamton University
In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 ⁠AcOps Conference⁠ July 29-31 by Coursedog, & the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17,


YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Marketing Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco⁠,



How does a SUNY center receive $55 million to create the NY Center for AI Responsibility & Research serving the entire state?


W...
March 30, 2026

How Did a College President Become #1 on TikTok (& Why It Actually Matters)? - with Dr. Dan Myers, President, Misericordia University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Dan Myers, President, Misericordia University
In this episode, President Series #463, 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 Pennsylvania university rank number 2 nationally for graduation rates after adjusting for student wealth using Sisters of Mercy wr...
March 29, 2026

If Something Trending Today Is Obsolete Tomorrow, How Fast Must We Move? - with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou, Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Yianni (John) Vassiliou, Chancellor, Miami Campus, Albizu University
In this episode, President Series #462, 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 60 year old Hispanic-serving university founded for graduate education in psychology now embed behavioral s...
March 26, 2026

What If We Could Finally See Inside the Black Box of College Admissions? - with Braden Weissman⁠ & ⁠Cooper Weissman⁠, Co-founders, ⁠Nerd Apply⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Braden Weissman & Cooper Weissman, Co-founders, Nerd Apply
In this episode, 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. Jodi Blinco



How did 2 brothers who were Pell Grant recipients from Arizona public schools build the largest qualitative data set in college admissions history with 140,000 applications?


Why d...
March 25, 2026

Catholic Universities Are Back & This Is Why Students Are Choosing Faith Over Everything - with Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Walter Iwanenko, President, Gannon University
In this episode, President Series #461, 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 100 year old Catholic university with 4k students close a $100 million capital campaign while acquiring Ursuline College?


Why a...
March 24, 2026

When Did Shared Services Become the Secret Weapon of Higher Ed? - with Bill Grau, Executive Director, SUNY SICAS Center

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Bill Grau, Executive Director, SUNY SICAS Center
In this episode, 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 55 person team support 48 SUNY campuses across R1s, community colleges & specialized institutions through 1 student information system?

Why does clean data entry from admissions through...
March 23, 2026

If We're Not Here for Popularity, Why Are We Afraid to Make Decisions? - with Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, President, Old Dominion University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Brian O. Hemphill, President, Old Dominion University
In this episode, President Series #460, 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 Karolyn Pearson, VP Strategy Officer & Managing Director, EducationDynamics
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does a 24k student research 1 university...
March 22, 2026

40% Underrepresented. 1/3 First Gen. $1.1 Billion Impact. This is the University at Albany - with Havidán Rodríguez​, President, ​University at Albany

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Havidán Rodríguez​, President, ​University at Albany
In this episode, President Series #459, 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 Laura Ipsen​, President & CEO, ​Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How does the University at Albany serve 40% plus underrepresented students while bec...