Episodes of YOUR Higher Education Podcast

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...
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 ...