It's YOUR time to #EdUp

Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

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If Something Trending Today Is Obsolete Tomorrow, How Fast Must We Move?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...
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 generat...
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 gen...
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 Mer...
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 R...
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 caree...
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 neve...
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 after ...
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 deve...
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 &...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Parton ...
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...
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?


Wh...
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 focusin...