Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

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 forgiveness, loan in...

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 test bli...

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 online cour...

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 compa...

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what some tips and tricks in the online classroom!


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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Ruby Veridiano, Paris Ambassador, Remake! Ruby talks to us about the fashion industry - how workers in some countries are exploited, and why sustainable fashion is a necessary piece of education that colleges and universities need to deliver to students. The fashion industry includes materials/textiles, human resources, supply chain management, product marketing, sales, and general busi...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by EvoLLLution, we have the honor of speaking with Brian Kibby, CEO, Destiny Solutions Inc. & OmniUpdate! We have an EdUp Exclusive for you in this episode - Brian Kibby announces the merging of Destiny Solutions Inc. and OmniUpdate into a new single organization called MODERN CAMPUS! Brian details the need for Modern Campus and the services the organization will provide, including marketing expertise and continuing education hosting - it...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #55. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Stanton F. McNeely III, President, University of Holy Cross! Stanton talks to us about the importance of FIT from the student perspective. In a fascinating exchange, Stanton talks about how institutions trend toward elitism over time as they become more inwardly focused. The Marianites of Holy Cross, who founded the university, were specific in their mission to stand WITH those t...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Claire Foster, Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations, Regent University! The job of a VP of Marketing and Communications has never been more important - hear Clair talk with us about how she is managing what has been an unprecedented time for communications. Clair discusses how the leadership team at Regent University always prioritizes student recruitment communications over ...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #54. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Carlos Penaloza, Chancellor at Leeward Community College! The Island of Hawaii has seen ups and downs during COVID. Carlos talks to us about how they have handled the pandemic, but how his focus is now shifting to sustainable systems and workforce development. On the sustainability front, Leeward Comunity College is at net-zero energy. Accessibility is a huge focus for Leeward, as th...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Allan Golston, President of US Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation! Allan speaks very plainly about what must be done within higher education and society to eliminate race, ethnicity, and income as predictors of success for students. The Gates Foundation looks at creating tangible results economically disadvantaged populations, particularly in the black and latino communities, hav...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Lauren McCaghren, Senior Executive Search Consultant, Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC! Lauren give us the inside scoop on how search consultants work with candidates, and what search committees are looking for in the university leader of the future (post-covid). Though job movement slowed in the first part of 2020, the second part of 2020 and the beginning of 2021 has brought lots of ...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #53. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Yves Salomon Fernandez, President, Greenfield Community College. Yves talks to us about the challenges and opportunities that exist in operating a rural community college. She talks about how to bounce back from challenges in order to look into the future - at GCC, it's all hands on deck and when Yves is all in, she is all in! Yves has learned to be comfortable with failure, chan...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #52. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Shirley M. Collado, President, Ithaca College! Shirley talks to us about how the original financial plan for Ithaca College has not worked. Simply put, Shirley tells us that CV-19 has completely accelerated the "Ithaca Forever" 5-year strategic plan. She is working to align the infrastructure of the college with the enrollment - which isn't easy when you consider traditionalism a...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Rebecca D. Costa, American Sociobiologist & Futurist! Rebecca talks to us about the future use of facial recognition software in education - there are 52 muscles in your face - and your face could be "read" to determine that you received the content you were taught. Are we really using ALL of the tools available to us to make learning easier, more effective with the way we learn today (...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Jason Altmire, CEO, Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)! Beginning his tenure as CEO and President of CECU on December 1st, 2020, Jason believes he can serve the career college sector well with his "Dead Center" voting record as evidence of his ability to work both sides of the aisle. With access to robust data and a clear ROI to the taxpayer, career colleges have neve...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Frank Britt, CEO, Penn Foster! Penn Foster is the original correspondence school in the United States. Their focus is on middle-skill income jobs - 'gray jobs', as they market to a student consumer that defines the type of education they want to consume. As the largest provider of upskilling the middle class in the US, Penn Foster's aspirations are not to be a school - they strive to be...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Jamie Gardner, VP of Workforce Readiness with the San Diego Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Jamie and Joe have a one-on-one discussing the changes to the field of HR in 2020, which were significant. With Covid, social unrest, work-from-home, and a myriad of other challenges to employees, HR has never been hotter and more needed. Jamie also discusses why he is so passionate about our military servicemen and women t...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Lynn M. Gangone, President & CEO, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)! Teachers are leaving their profession at an alarming rate - which isn't good for your kids. According to Lynn, no one wants to be a teacher but she is hopeful the pandemic will help us think differently. There may be opportunities in remote learning, how we "think" about the school day,...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #51. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Anthony Jenkins, President, Coppin State University! Anthony talks to us about how CSU is student-centered and why a commitment to the finish line is a necessity. In their challenge and support environment, CSU is passionate about providing the best opportunity for the best quality of life. The scholarly work that HBCU students produce needs to continually discussed and recognize...

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Jerry Sanchez, Esports Consultant! For many colleges and universities, E-Sports could be the next great revenue stream. An E-Sports team can help with recruitment, engagement, and retention, of students by creating a community not limited by geography. It's not just about the E-Sport itself, its about the entire ecosystem that is created around the E-Sport including the architecture, ma...

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what online teachers can do, to spice up the online classroom!


Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u and listen to her Tips and Tricks podcast.


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It's time to EdUp! On this EdUp Elites episode, sponsored by Glacier, we hear from Paris Amery, 2021 Student, Western Canada High School!


Paris talks about her enrollment experience, life as a student during Covid, her passion project and her thoughts on the future of education.


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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Emma Kerr, Paying for College Reporter, U.S. News! Emma talks to us about the importance of including the Liberal Arts whenever the discussion of college ROI is highlighted. She also mentions a report by Georgetown that covers which colleges are providing the best ROI and the findings will surprise you!


Emma Kerr is the paying for college reporter at U.S. News & World Report. Prior t...