Sept. 6, 2026

President Series #500 - with Scott Pulsipher⁠, President, ⁠Western Governors University

Key Takeaways

Scott Pulsipher returns for President Series #500 to argue that higher education cannot simply evolve toward artificial intelligence, but must instead leapfrog current limitations because incremental change is no longer fast enough.
Higher education remains trapped in a replication trap where simply changing the delivery modality does not equate to fundamentally rethinking the entire student experience.
The GPS model for learning ensures personalized pathways that allow different students with unique backgrounds to reach the exact same destination successfully.
Western Governors University continues to pioneer innovative, competency-based approaches designed to meet the needs of the modern learner under the leadership of Scott Pulsipher.

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with ⁠Scott Pulsipher⁠, President, ⁠Western Governors University

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This episode is sponsored by the InsightsEDU 2027 Conference - focused on attracting & retaining the modern learner - where we will be podcasting live from February 23-25 in Phoenix, AZ! Use code EDUP & save $100! Early-bird pricing ends December 15, 2026!

This episode is also sponsored by 2026 Arizona Community College Administrators Conference where we will be podcasting live from October 7-9 on the campus of Yavapai College!

YOUR cohost is Hunter Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Sophia Learning

YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

How does a president who was President series #1 come back for President series #500 saying we can't evolve into AI, we have to leapfrog because evolving won't be fast enough?
Why is higher ed stuck in a replication trap where changing the modality doesn't mean rethinking the entire experience?
What makes the GPS model for learning mean Hunter got what he needed, Joe got what he needed & Scott got what he needed but all 3 end at the same destination?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Scott Pulsipher?

Scott Pulsipher is the President of Western Governors University and featured guest on President Series #500 of The EdUp Experience.

What does Scott Pulsipher say about artificial intelligence in higher education?

Scott Pulsipher asserts that higher education cannot rely on slow evolution into the AI era and must instead leapfrog traditional models because the pace of change demands it.

What is the GPS model for learning discussed with Scott Pulsipher?

The GPS model for learning is an educational framework that tailors the journey to individual student needs while ensuring everyone arrives at the same successful outcome.