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In this episode, YOUR guests are Chandra C. Scott Executive Director at Alabama Possible & Piper Hendricks, VP of Communications & External Affairs at the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), & YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio!

What is the Degrees When Due (DWD) initiative & how can it help more students complete their degrees? Listen in to find out!

Alabama Possible is a statewide nonprofit organization that breaks down barriers to prosperity through advocacy, education, & collaboration. For nearly 30 years, we have transformed how people think & talk about economic opportunity & educational attainment in Alabama & beyond. Education is the road to a better life, & we work at the intersection of practice & policy to ensure all young people can pursue their education without sacrificing their economic futures. Our research-driven work equips policymakers, educators, & business leaders, along with students & their families, with tools & relationships to build a college-going culture. We all benefit when everyone has the opportunity to complete a valuable postsecondary credential, & our programs make that possibility a reality.

The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is a nonpartisan nonprofit research, policy, & advocacy organization committed to promoting access & success in higher education for all students, with a focus on students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, & other historically marginalized populations.

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In this episode, President Series #154, YOUR guest is Dr. James Hurley, President & CEO of Tarleton State University, YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education, coming fall 2022.

Want to know how James is trailblazing when it comes to his students, staff, faculty, & his personal story? Listen in to find out!

Dr. James Hurley began his tenure as Tarleton State University’s 16th President in August 2019, leading the institution to unprecedented heights. Since his arrival, Tarleton has elevated its academics, research, enrollment, retention rates, graduation rates, diversity, fundraising & athletics.

Under Dr. Hurley’s leadership, the university created & implemented Tarleton Forward 2030: Our Future-Focused Strategic Plan, a blueprint for becoming the premier comprehensive regional university in the nation. During his time, Tarleton has become one of the country’s fastest growing public universities.

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In this episode, President Series #153, YOUR guest is Dr. Chuck Lloyd, President of White Mountains Community College, YOUR guest cohost is Erika Liodice, Executive Director at the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT), YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education, coming fall 2022.

Want to know how Chuck & his team were able to start a new program to meet the local workforce demand & shaved off years worth of the accreditation process?  Listen in to find out!

Dr. Chuck Lloyd is currently the President of White Mountains Community College.  In addition to his role in administration, he crosses over to the faculty side of the college by teaching in the Business Department.  Chuck was recently selected as one of New Hampshire’s “Forty under 40” by the Union Leader & was previously awarded the NHTI Service Learning Award & Commissioner’s Award for Service Excellence.  In addition to administration & teaching, he maintains a strong passion for leadership & service.  In the past few years, Chuck has offered dozens of workshops & presentations both internationally & in the States on a variety of leadership & management-focused topics.  Chuck prides himself on relationship-building & actively participates in numerous community organizations.  Originally from Franklin, New Hampshire, Chuck graduated from Keene State College with a Bachelor of Science, earned his Master’s Degree in Education & Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Plymouth State University, & Chuck’s Doctorate is in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University

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In this episode, President Series #152, YOUR guest is Jessica Barry, President & Owner of The Modern College of Design, YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Kurt T. Steinberg, President of Montserrat College of Art, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education, coming fall 2022.

What happens when YOU put two College Presidents from Art & Design schools on the same podcast episode? Listen in to find out!

Jessica Barry is a 1997 graduate of the School of Advertising Art (SAA), holds a BA in management from Antioch University Midwest, & has been recognized as an award-winning educator & creative director. Jessica has served as President of SAA since 2007, overseeing all operations of the college &, in 2013, she purchased the assets of the college and is the sole owner. On July 20, SAA will be become The Modern College of Design.

With over twenty years’ experience as a graphic designer, art director, & creative director, Barry is uniquely suited to make informed decisions regarding program development, curriculum, faculty, equipment, & learning resources. Her work has been honored by AIGA, GDUSA, the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts, Art Center Dayton, & the Admissions Marketing Report. In addition, she is an active member & leader of many local & national organizations. Most notably, she served as a primary negotiator on the 2017–18 U.S. Department of Education’s gainful employment negotiated rule-making committee, & she co-chaired a 2016–17 Career Education Colleges & Universities committee to draft recommendations for the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

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In this episode, President Series #151, YOUR guests are Anthony Benoit, President Emeritus & Dr. Aisha Francis, President at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education, coming fall 2022.

This episode is a first for EdUp & maybe for podcasting history. We were honored to have a past & current president of the same college on one episode. How did they create a successful succession plan? Listen in to find out! 

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) is an affordable, urban, private, nonprofit college serving the Boston region & committed to student success & career readiness in technology fields. Through personalized support, hands-on learning, & industry-informed curricula, BFIT prepares graduates for work, life-long learning, & citizenship.

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In this episode, President Series #150, YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University (ASU), YOUR guest cohost is Ryan Stowers, Executive Director at The Charles Koch Foundation, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Google!

Want to know how to innovate to personalize learning at scale? Listen in to find out! YOU can not miss this episode! 

Michael M. Crow is an educator, knowledge enterprise architect, science & technology policy scholar, & higher education leader. He became the 16th president of Arizona State University in July 2002 & has spearheaded ASU’s rapid & groundbreaking transformative evolution into one of America’s best public metropolitan research universities. As a model “New American University,” ASU simultaneously demonstrates comprehensive excellence, inclusivity representative of the ethnic & socioeconomic diversity of the United States, & consequential societal impact.

Under his leadership, ASU has established 25 new transdisciplinary schools, including the School of Earth & Space Exploration, the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, & the School of Human Evolution & Social Change, & launched trailblazing multidisciplinary initiatives including the Biodesign Institute, the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, & important initiatives in the humanities & social sciences.

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In this episode, YOUR guest is Dr. Parminder Jassal, CEO at UnMudl, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR Guest-Host is Ryan Stowers, Executive Director at The Charles Koch Foundation.  

Working Learners - NOT non-traditional students. Why does non-traditional seem to be a negative Hear Parminder talk about why working learners need the flexibility of the ins & outs based on what is happening in their personal & work lives. UnMudl closed their seed round at 1.3 million showing that the community college marketplace is going places!

Dr. Jassal creates social technologies that nudge human decision-making towards an equitable, sustainable future. As the CEO of Social Tech.ai, a public benefit corporation headquartered in Austin, TX, Parminder serves working learners through their flagship product - the Unmudl Skills-to-Jobs Marketplace.  Unmudl is powered by America’s community colleges to close the talent & diversity gap between employers & learners. Parminder is affiliated with the Institute for the Future where she founded the Work + Learn Futures Lab. Her early perspectives are shaped by experiences at Fortune 50 companies such as Ford Motor Company, Atlantic Richfield Oil Company, & Lucent Technologies along with co-founding start-ups like Technology Solutions & Consulting, Bombay House Restaurant, & East Indian Trading Cafe.

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In this episode, President Series #149, YOUR guest is Dr. Drew Van Horn, President of Young Harris College, & YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio. This episode was recorded LIVE at ellucian LIVE this past April.

What are today's students telling their colleges? Find out what students at Young Harris College are saying to Drew & learn how being responsive is the difference between success & failure. Drew makes excellent points about the future of higher ed in this episode, don't miss it!

Dr. Drew L. Van Horn was selected as the 23rd president of Young Harris College in October 2017 after a unanimous vote by the College's Board of Trustees. Dr. Van Horn brought more than 30 years of experience in higher education to YHC, including nine years as president of Brevard College in North Carolina, another private, residential liberal arts college affiliated with The United Methodist Church.

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In this episode, President Series #148, YOUR guest is Dr. Quentin Wright, President of Lone Star College-Houston North, YOUR guest cohost is Linda Battles, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is The Charles Koch Foundation!

How should institutions of higher education work with the community & create partnerships to help students reduce barriers to degree completion? Listen in to find out!

Dr. Quentin Wright is the Founding President of Lone Star College-Houston North. Prior to this position, he served as the Special Assistant to the Chancellor, Interim Vice Chancellor of Academic Success, Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Success, Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College-Tomball & in the roles as Interim Vice President of Instruction, Academic Dean, & Speech Instructor at Mountain View College.

Dr. Wright possesses a doctoral degree in Community College Leadership from the University of North Texas, Denton. His master’s degree is from Angelo State University where he studied Communications. His undergraduate work is also from Angelo State where he received a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations.

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In this episode, Dr. Nicole Gibbs, Senior Director, External Engagement, College Readiness Assessments at the College Board, YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education, coming fall 2022.

What is BigFuture & how can it help learners prepare for life after high school? Listen in to find out!

Dr. Nicole Gibbs is the Senior Director, External Engagement with the College Readiness Assessments division. She is a strategic thought partner & plays a vital role on the CRA’s Program & Strategy team in shaping and driving the future of the SAT Suite of Assessments. 

A visionary executive with a relentless commitment to student success &  DEI (diversity, equity, & inclusion), she is a solution-oriented expert in strategic planning, enrollment management, partnership development, & stakeholder engagement. Nicole has served in several high-impact positions with various universities during her tenure in higher education. 

Nicole served as Assistant Dean for Admissions & Scholarships at the University of North Texas - Dallas College of Law. in her most recent capacity. Previously, she served as Director of Undergraduate Admissions at North Carolina Central University, where she led the unit responsible for recruitment, marketing, communications, & operations. Nicole also previously served as Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services at the University of the Virgin Islands. As Chief Enrollment Officer, her portfolio included responsibility for the Office of Recruitment & Admissions, Office of the Registrar, & Office of Financial Aid.

Additionally, Nicole has held higher education appointments at Broward College, Georgia Southern University, & Georgia State University. Nicole earned her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration from Clark Atlanta University, a Master of Education from Columbus State University, & a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Southern University. In her spare time, you will find Nicole traveling the world, participating in service opportunities as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., & attending live music events.

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