Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #63. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Ryan Collins , CEO at Bethel School of Technology ! Bethel School of Technology (aka Bethel Tech) is the first faith-based tech bootcamp in the world. Ryan discusses why organizations are so interested in Bethel Tech grads that have both high-skill and high character. There is no doubt that students learning full-stack, d...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of EdUp Embedded , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Jonathan Palmar , Chief Experience Officer, Shay Rowbottom Marketing ! This episode is value-packed with information for you to maximize your LinkedIn profile for personal and professional use. Jonathan went from about 500 followers to over 100,000 followers in about 13 months. He comes on EdUp to talk about how to use LinkedIn to boost your perso...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Dr. Luke Hobson , Founder, Instructional Design Institute & Program Manager at MIT ! Luke talks with two other instructional designers, Elizabeth Leiba and special guest host Holly Owens , host of EdUp EdTech . They have a fascinating discussion on all things instructional design (ID). If you are interested in learning about ID, then this is t...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #62. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. Christina Royal , President at Holyoke Community College ! Christina talks to us about the myriad of issues students are dealing with including mental health, access to services, and food insecurities. As the first queer female person of color as President of Holyoke Community College, she is passionate about affordab...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #61. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. Sean Decatur , President at Kenyon College ! With a recent 100M gift, Sean and Kenyon College are doubling down on the residential experience. Sean believes that liberal arts institutions are critical to a bright future - these institutions teaching writing skills and self-efficacy development. To Sean, the benefits ...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element451 , we talk with Chris Bunio , Former Sr. Director Higher Education , Microsoft . Chris talks to us about the rapid growth of MS Teams during Covid - by thousands as a percentage. Microsoft has been intentional to simplify life for faculty and students - they are looking at student engagement and student success as the priority, including how to understand trends ...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Don A. Wettrick CEO, President at the STARTedUP Foundation . Don talks us about how (and why) we can incorporate entrepreneurship in middle and high school. He also discuses his take on the difference between being clever and innovative. Listen in to hear a very innovative practical example of a win, win, win scenario that a few of his student...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by MDT Marketing , we talk with Laura Ipsen , President and CEO at Ellucian . Laura talks to us about how Ellucian guides over 2,700 customers in more than 50 countries—improving operations and enhancing the user experience for their faculties, staff, and over 20 million students. She explains how her organization provides support to institutions using an ERP with an open inte...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #60. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Mathew Jacobson , Founder , Ducere Global Business School ! Mat talks to us about how Ducere is working to create the most industry-relevant degrees anywhere in the world. They are designed with hundreds of world leaders providing input into the curriculum and relevance in the marketplace. The practical-based education is...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with, Cooper Jones , Co-Founder and CEO at Rah Rah ! Cooper talks to us about Rah Rah, which brings connectivity engagement, and value to students - focusing on the student is what Rah Rah is all about. Where do I go? What do I do now? These are common questions that cause uncertainty and frustration for students. Rah Rah takes them to one place, a...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Christopher Rinkus , Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education ! Chris talks to us about a variety of topics mostly in the K-12 space. He talks about funding, parent involvement, academic preparation and much more. Listen to learn what’s going on with K-12 education! Chris helped transform the District of Col...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Dr. Alyssa Nota , President/CEO, University Studies Abroad Consortium USAC ! Apologies for the spotty audio in this episode. According to Alyssa, there is still tremendous demand for studying abroad. Despite covid, study abroad is still possible - USAC prepares students to go abroad and Alyssa and team understand their responsibility to ensure stu...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #59. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Marc Jerome , President , Monroe College ! Marc talks to us about the importance of looking at career rather than sector. The quality of his institution is measured by student preparation for employment and earnings amidst low debt, not tax status. Marc further states that outcomes should be looked at universally - and Mo...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #58. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Peter Cohen , President, University of Phoenix ! According to Peter, the future is about microbursts of learning - which will change modalities, time frames, and degree expectations for all. Because careers will span longer than they used to, career colleges (and all colleges) need to do MORE than offer degree-based educa...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with James A. DeMeo , CEO, Venue Risk Management! As the world adjusts to a world post-corona virus world and begins to repopulate venues for sports and entertainment, risk assessment and security measures are of critical importance. James talks to us about the necessity for institutions of higher education to protect students, university personn...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Dr. Bridget Burns , Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance. Helping low-income, first-generation, and students of color is not something universities have typically been good at. The University Alliance is focused on completion - who is completing and who is not. Higher education was never designed around students; the entire t...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #57. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. W. Kent Fuchs , President at the University of Florida ! We are joined by special guest host John Farrar , Director of Education at Google . We talk to Dr. Fuchs about the impact of the University of Florida, both on students and the local economy. Kent discusses the importance of student belonging, which includes th...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this EdUp Embedded episode, sponsored by FRANK ., Joe talks one-on-one with the President and CEO of the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) , Henry Stoever . Henry gives an absolute masterclass regarding higher education governing boards. He discusses the three main components of effective board operations - composition, mindset, and action. The macro roles of an effective board are to hire, motivate, and incentivize the Presid...

Welcome back to America's leading higher education podcast! In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Glen Patterson , Co-Founder, WorkSchool . WorkSchool connects the learner to aggregated certificate programs, then connects the earned skill to employment opportunities. Hear Glen talk about the necessity of offering students valuable learning opportunities without becoming frustrated. With so many non-credit and certificate opportunities a...

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Charlie Javice , Founder & CEO, Frank . This episode is action-packed. We discuss the simplification of the FAFSA. It's so much easier now, right? Hear Charlie talk about why completing the FAFSA, even amongst the recent governmental simplification, isn't so simple. Colleges and universities don't measure FAFSA completion times against yield rates, but should. Charlie also talks about loan forgivenes...

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Dr. Angel Perez , CEO of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) . NACAC has over 16,000 members across the world focused on admissions counseling for college and university campuses. Angel discusses the tectonic shifts in college admissions advising - from varsity blues to recent changes in recruiting guidelines handed down by the feds. Policy changes and test-optional (and t...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #56. In this EdUp Embedded episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. Jon Bauer , President, East Central College ! Joe talks one on one with Jon about the redefinition of higher education post-pandemic. Jon talks about the changes to distance education including splitting time between seated and remote learning. Jon also details that today's students demand flexibility and that institutions should see efficiency in offering onlin...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by MDT Marketing , we have the honor of speaking with Josh Moody , Education Reporter at U.S. News ! Josh talks to us about a variety of topics, including which country most students are interested in visiting during their gap year, the non-appeal of online programs for high school students and the importance of private public partnerships. He also talks about how more colleges should start or increase their workforce partnerships with c...

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what some tips and tricks in the online classroom! Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u and listen to her Tips and Tricks for Online Instructors podcast, part of The EdUp Experience Network! Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes , Elizabeth Leiba , and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp communi...