Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

In this BONUS The EdUp Experience episode, Dr. Joe Sallustio talks one-on-one with Dr. Bill Pepicello , former President at the University of Phoenix . Yes, THAT UoP that once had over 500 thousand students across the world. Bill talks about alternative financial models, the differences between online education and traditional education, and why it's important to invest in technology and the infrastructure to service a very savvy student consumer in the online space. Looking for some of the b...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we talk Dr. Mayen B. Udoetuk , Director, Program and Partner Development at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension . Mayen literally job crafted her role to be involved with diversity, equity, and inclusion in her work of extending UCSC SVE in the credit and non-credit space. She champions the role of professional and continuing education for adult learners by designing relevant curriculum and through extending diversity in advisory boards so those that are infor...

In this BONUS EdUp Embedded episode of The EdUp Experience, Elizabeth Leiba talks with Danielle Geathers, Undergraduate Association President at MIT. Liz and Danielle have a fascinating conversation about how Danielle became MIT's first Black woman student body president in the school's 159-year history, They also talk about all of Danielle‘s amazing initiatives in and out of MIT and she tells Liz a little known fact about MIT that might surprise you!
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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #38 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Mike Rounds , President of Williamson College of the Trades . At Williamson, young men looking to positively interrupt their circumstances find a unique school with a model that enhances both academic trade and life skills through a strict schedule and military-like culture. The result? A model of education that seems "old" is now on the cutting edge. Williamson covers 100% of the ...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we talk with Mr. Dana John Cohick , President, RPA Inc. Joe and Liz have a very interesting conversation with Dana about the higher education staffing landscape. One particular point of interest was the discussion on what the skills and pathway of a University President might look like in a DC/AC (During Covid/After Covid) world! Prior to rejoining RPA Inc. in 2015, Dana held positions at Occidental College as a Director of Major Gifts and at Bucknell Uni...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #37 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Hal Higdon , Chancellor, Ozarks Technical Community College System . Hal talks with Joe and Liz about the results of an initiative to call over 11,000 students to check up on them when Covid hit. Hal also talks about how he is making sure each student is treated like a “diamond member.“ Dr. Hal Higdon is chancellor of the Ozarks Technical Community College System and president of t...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #36 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Julie White President of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom . Julie is at the forefront of creating an anti-racist institution by committing to access, diversity, and acknowledging that students are devoid of basic services due to CV-19. She also discusses how students have been affected by our politically charged environment and how we have to understand, as administrators, how outs...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we interview George Anders , Senior Editor At Large for LinkedIn . George talks about how LinkedIn is changing the way we consume information and stay updated. George's book, You Can Do Anything: The Surprising Power of a "Useless" Liberal Arts Education is basically one of the most forward-looking resources to highlight the future of education. It's about Universal Skills. George tells us that you can find your authentic voice on LinkedIn, create con...

Apology to our listeners - Joe's audio is horrible in certain parts of this episode. Thanks for staying with us! In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we talk with Dr. Andrew Shean , Chief Academic Officer at National Education Partners . Andrew talks to us about not reinventing the wheel regarding online education. He tells the audience to go out, see what others are doing, and integrate those things (no one is alone). Faculty are still at the center of learning, so investing in faulty ...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we talk with Amrit Ahluwalia - Managing Editor of The EvoLLLution . EvoLLLution is an online newspaper focused on non-traditional higher education and the transforming postsecondary marketplace. Amrit talks to us about the concept of the 60-year curriculum, including the evolving student consumer and the changing demand for higher education. Amrit argues that educational institutions need to meet the learner at the point in time when they are intereste...

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about how online teachers can deal with distractions. Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u 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 community at The EdUp Experience ! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #35 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Steven Weiner , President of Menlo College . Steven talks to us about how collaborative decision-making is critical. He also talks about decision making risk factors in the age of Covid, his college's switch to 100% online for the fall term, and the need for college preparedness - writing, math, critical thinking skills - at the high school level. Steven believes social awareness and...

In this 3 episode special series in partnership with the American Marketing Association and Lipman Hearne, The EdUp Experience brings you the medium to get to know all three team finalists for the 2020 Higher Education Team of the Year Award. The AMA Higher Education Team of the Year Award is sponsored by Lipman Hearne - and your special guest host for this three-episode series is Peter Barber, Executive Vice President with Lipman Hearne. Finalist #3 is the marketing team from Purdue University...

In this 3 episode special series in partnership with the American Marketing Association and Lipman Hearne, The EdUp Experience brings you the medium to get to know all three team finalists for the 2020 Higher Education Team of the Year Award. The AMA Higher Education Team of the Year Award is sponsored by Lipman Hearne - and your special guest host for this three-episode series is Peter Barber, Executive Vice President with Lipman Hearne. Finalist #2 is the Alumni Communications Department from...

In this 3 episode special series in partnership with the American Marketing Association and Lipman Hearne, The EdUp Experience brings you the medium to get to know all three team finalists for the 2020 Higher Education Team of the Year Award. The AMA Higher Education Team of the Year Award is sponsored by Lipman Hearne - and your special guest host for this three-episode series is Peter Barber, Executive Vice President with Lipman Hearne. Finalist #1 is Simon Fraser University!

In this episdoe of The EdUp Experience , we talk with Dre "Dre All Day" Baldwin , Founder/CEO of Work On Your Game. WOYG is a mental framework, business, brand, and content machine helping you to become your best self by developing the thing that matters most - YOU! Dre talks to us about how to become a story instead of a statistic, what it takes to become great at what you do, and why all things are not and should not be equal in life. What does this mean to higher education? It means every...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we talk with Ardis Kadiu , CEO of Element451 . Element451 is a CRM and marketing automation platform handling everything from leads to communications to yield management for colleges and universities. Element451 can be implemented in a modular way that prevents headaches and compromised systems. An effective CRM can be a differentiator when it comes to growth and competition! Ardis is the CEO and founder of Element451, the intelligent admissions market...

BONUS - EdUp Embedded Episode - In this episdoe of The EdUp Experience , Dr. Joe Sallustio talks one-on-one with Minesh Parikh, CEO at Lipman Hearne . Minesh gives fantastic advice about the importance of crystallizing institutional brand, especially with the increase in competition. He also discusses the necessity of thinking outside the box to diversify revenue, why "tightening" operations in marketing and enrollment will increase yield and the reasons why the institutional website is of cri...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we welcome Academic Advisor at Granite State College , Katherine Acker . Katherine is an Academic Advisor for a non-traditional college (Granite State College) that caters to adult learners. She specializes in helping students in the fields of Human Services and Public Safety find academic success. Through in-depth conversations and thoughtful degree planning, she encourages students to make connections with their education and future career goals. Thank...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #34 - In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Brad Sims , President of Capitol Technology University . Brad talks to us about the long-term value of technology programs in higher education and why CTU leads the Washington metro area in offering programs leading to jobs. STEM education has its place in higher education, especially in the growing field of cybersecurity. Capitol is a STEM university with a strong humanities un...

Episode 100! Can you believe it? In this 100th episode of The EdUp Experience, The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #33, we welcome Dr. Daria J. Willis , President of Everett Community College . As Everett CC's first African American President, Daria discusses why saying "yes" to opportunity and keeping it real underpinned her meteoric rise through the ranks. Though diversity, equity, and inclusion are important, so is authenticity and disrupting the traditional nature of higher educ...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , we talk with Adam Haber , Founder & CEO of Higher Level Education . If you work in Higher Education, do you think that you work in sales? We are all salespeople in everything we do, whether it's asking for a raise, interviewing for a job, or even talking with our spouse about who will take out the trash. Adam talks about sales, relationships, and the necessity of having a knowledgeable marketing team with you in this "new normal" of higher education op...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #32 - In this episode, we welcome Lee Lambert , Chancellor and CEO for Pima Community College . Pima has grown to be one of the largest multi-campus community colleges in the nation. Lee talks to us about a variety to topics including the four tech superpowers, industry 4. 0, the community college as the hub of a community, and Pima's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. A U.S. Army veteran, Chancellor Lambert was born in Seoul, South Ko...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #31 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Emily Barnes , Interim President at Cleary University . Cleary University is dedicated to providing an intimate and inclusive, student-centered business education that instills the values of the Cleary Mind. Emily talks to us about how to nurture women leaders, her transition from Provost to Interim President and how she uses pressure as a great motivator! Provost Emily Barnes, MLS, Ed.D., is the eleventh...