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January 19, 2022 382: Dismantling Anti-Intellectualism - with Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President of Nevada State College
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In this episode, President Series #132, YOUR guest is Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President of Nevada State College, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education, & YOUR special guest co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello!
You don't want to miss this conversation with DeRionne. She offers one of the most compelling arguments FOR the value of higher education that we have heard. She talks about serving students to create opportunity, and for first-gen students, a pathway to change circumstances and create generational wealth. DeRionne talks about being "high-touch, and high-tech" for students who have increased expectations. She doubles down on the importance of higher education as a public good rather than as a commodity.
Dr. DeRionne Pollard is the current president of Nevada State College (NSC). She was appointed by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents in April to lead NSC, a four-year public comprehensive institution. NSC is one of the fastest-growing colleges in the country and is designated as a Minority Serving Institute (MSI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI). NSC also advances phenomenal teaching and superb student support to expand and diversify an educated workforce, thereby protecting social justice and economic mobility. Dr. Pollard began her tenure at NSC on Aug. 16, 2021.
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41 min
January 18, 2022 381: The Whole Equals the Sum of the Parts - with Linda Battles, Regional Vice President & Chancellor, WGU Texas
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In this episode, President Series #131, YOUR guest is Linda Battles, Regional Vice President & Chancellor of Western Governors University Texas, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education, & YOUR sponsor is The Charles Koch Foundation!
After 25 years of operation, WGU continues to expand access to education for all learners. Linda Garza Battles, Chancellor of WGU Texas, discusses the impact of WGU on her 5 state region - including student centricity, creating pathways between education and the workforce, and she also discusses her transtion from government oversight to direct student impact. She also gives insight into WGUs functional structure and how the state affiliates work together to positively impact students nationally and internationally.
Before joining WGU, Battles worked at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas House of Representatives, where she dedicated her career to working on statewide policy that expands access to higher education, improves student success, and increases funding for state financial aid programs. She worked to secure landmark legislation to expand access to higher education for underserved populations, such as the Top Ten Percent Law, which ensures automatic admission to the state’s public universities for graduates in the top ten percent of their high school class.
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47 min
January 14, 2022 380: Lindenwood GLOBAL - Amrit Ahluwalia interviews Dr. Joe Sallustio (Co-Published with Illumination by Modern Campus)
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In this special BONUS episode of The EdUp Experience, we co-publish with Illumination by Modern Campus. The host of Illumination, Amrit Ahluwalia interviews our very own Dr. Joe Sallustio about his appointment as the Senior Vice President of Lindenwood Global. Find out more about Lindenwood Global & how Joe and his colleagues at Lindenwood plan to make a splash in the online marketplace.
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21 min
January 12, 2022 379: The Impact of Coalition Building - with Dr. Pamela Luster, President of San Diego Mesa College
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In this episode, President Series #130, YOUR guest is Dr. Pam Luster, President of San Diego Mesa College, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education, & YOUR special guest co-host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson.
"You have to be the sand in the shell to make the pearl". Pam is relentless and unapologetic when it comes to inclusiveness, teaching, and learning, and the insights that a data-driven decision-making framework creates. Pam also talks about the continuum of cultural competence and what happens when there is resistance to equity in her institution. She also talks about disruptive practices and how higher education needs to adapt. Finally, she talks about the positive impact of coalition building and why it's necessary to help today's students.
Dr. Luster has served in several positions in local, state and national organizations. She is currently serving as the immediate past-President of the Chief Executive Officers of California Community Colleges (CEOCCC) Board, and she was appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Dr. Luster served as board member and President of the California Community College Athletics Association (CCCAA), and co-chaired and is still a member of the CEOCCC Affordability, Food and Housing Task Force. She is also currently serving on Governor Newsom's Task force for Basic Needs in Higher Education.
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57 min
January 11, 2022 378: Disruptive Innovation - with Dr. John Porter, President of Lindenwood University
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In this episode, President Series #129, YOUR guest is Dr. John Porter, President at Lindenwood University, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education, & YOUR special guest co-host is Lisa Honaker, Managing Director of Sales for FedEx Office (Eastern US).
In this incredible episode, John talks about the business of education in a way that we don't hear often. Coming from a 33-year technology career, John has helped transition Lindenwood to embrace a service culture that is responsive to students, embraces disruptive innovation, and invests in the future. Hear John talk about Lindenwood GLOBAL, and why he has teamed up with our own Dr. Joe Sallustio to reimagine the future of Lindenwood University. John also discuss his newly formed merger and acquisition team! Too many insights to miss in this episode - grap those headphones.
Dr. John R. Porter is Lindenwood University’s 23rd president, a role he assumed in July 1, 2019. Porter worked for 33 years for IBM, the last 15 in senior management, and has also served as a board member in higher education and as an adjunct instructor and visiting professor.
Immediately prior to starting his current role, he served as vice president of services for a premier IBM Business Partner--Gulf Business Machines in Dubai. He has served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Evangel University, from which he holds a bachelor’s degree. He has an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and has earned a Doctor of Education degree from Johns Hopkins University.
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45 min
January 10, 2022 377: Behind the Episode - with Thomas Bailey, President of Teachers College, Columbia University & Elvin Freytes, Co-Founder of The EdUp Experience
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Elvin Freytes, Co-Founder of The EdUp Experience, & YOUR host is Thomas Bailey, President of Teachers College, Columbia University!
In early October, Teachers College President Tom Bailey was a featured guest on EdUp. In case you missed it, tune in to his episode here. Elvin Freytes (M.A. ’01), a long-time higher ed administrator, is the mastermind behind this podcast that brings issues of equity and access in higher education to light. Join us for this rare, behind-the-scenes episode and learn more about how the podcast came to life when President Bailey turns the tables & interviews Elvin.
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54 min
January 05, 2022 376: Developing the Whole Person - with Dr. Paula Langteau, President at Presentation College
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In this episode, President Series #128, YOUR guest is Dr. Paula Lanteau, President at Presentation College, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education, & YOUR special guest co-host is Dr. Vistasp Kharbari.
In this episode hear about a small, private, Catholic institution in South Dakota. Dr. Paula Langteau, President, talks about enrollment challenges, how Presentation College has increased its on-campus diversity in a rural area, & why many students are interested in becoming nurses as a result of the pandemic. Presentation College has launched a new strategic plan with the goal of expanding their nursing program to all 50 states - through partnerships or organic growth - the need for nurses isn't happening just in South Dakota, it's happening everywhere. Paula also talks about how she manages space on her campus balanced with developing the 'whole person'. Don't miss it.
Langteau has 30 years of higher education experience. She previously served as the campus executive officer at the University of Wisconsin-Marinette & Bemidji State University’s Northwest Technical College campus in Minnesota.
She also served as principal consultant for Academic Game Changers Consulting, providing leadership & program consulting for institutions of higher education. In other previous roles she has served as dean of instruction at Nicolet College in Wisconsin & as director of the Center for Teaching & Learning at Georgia Perimeter College in Georgia. She began her career as an English instructor at Ball State University in Indiana.
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39 min
January 04, 2022 375: Walking the Walk - with Dr. Joseph Bertolino, President at Southern Connecticut State University
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In this episode, President Series #127, YOUR guest is Dr. Joseph Bertolino, President at Southern Connecticut State University, & YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education.
In this amazing episode Joe & Joe talk about how the institutional mergers within the state of Connecticut have affected enrollment at SCSU. Joe B. also talks about the mission to become the anti-racist & social justice institution working the state - & why walking the walk with the watchful eyes of students is of utmost importance. Also discussed are the barriers facing positive perceptions of higher education & the challenges that college Presidents face every day - & why having a great team helps to avoid burnout!!
Appointed as the university's 12th president in July 2016, Bertolino oversees an institution of about 10,000 students, 440 full-time faculty, & 1,100 staff. His first day at Southern was Aug. 22, 2016, President Joe, as he is affectionately known, has been a social justice educator for 25 years, & is passionate about student success & access to higher education. During his short time at the helm of Southern, he has outlined the following priorities: raising the University’s profile, expanding community outreach and partnerships; strategic enrollment recruitment & retention; & streamlining students’ path to earning a degree.
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50 min
January 03, 2022 374: The Irreplaceable Benefit - with Dr. Marjorie Hass, President at The Council of Independent Colleges
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Dr. Marjorie Hass, President at The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), YOUR special guest cohost is Niya Blair Hackworth, Director of Inclusion at the NCAA, & YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education.
Marjorie is the first female President of the CIC in its 65-year history! Listen in as Joe & Niya talk to Marjorie about her book, A Leadership Guide for Women in Higher Education, & how to create a pipeline of women in leadership that want to work in higher ed. Marjorie also outlines a few commonalities of the institutions that she believes are faring best during COVID. Oh, & what's the Irreplaceable Benefit? Listen till the end to find out!
Marjorie Hass became president of the Council of Independent Colleges in July 2021. Previously, Hass served for eight years as president of Austin College where she defined a strong vision for the college’s future, pairing academic excellence with a commitment to educational access for talented students regardless of financial background, along with a strategic approach to securing the resources needed to achieve that vision. Earlier, she spent more than 16 years as a member of the philosophy faculty and subsequently as provost at Muhlenberg College.
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52 min
December 22, 2021 373: Higher Ed's Security - with Renee Patton, Global Education & Healthcare Director, Industry Solutions Group at Cisco Systems, Inc.
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Renee Patton, Global Education & Healthcare Director, Industry Solutions Group at Cisco Systems, Inc., YOUR special guest cohost is Julian Alssid, Chief Marketplace Engagement Officer at Unmudl, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, aka, THE Voice of Education, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing!
Listen in as Joe & Julian talk with Renee about some of the challenges that higher education institutions are facing when it comes to data security. They also talk about how Cisco looks at education & the value of a college degree versus other paths. Plus, Renee mentions some really great programs & initiatives at Cisco that are helping others become more successful!
Renee Patton is the leader of Global Education & Healthcare at Cisco. In this role, she is responsible for Cisco’s go-to-market strategy for these two industries & manages a team of education & healthcare consultants who help customers realize their visions through the logical placement of technology within schools, colleges, universities, & healthcare institutions.
She has over 25 years of business, management, sales, & marketing experience in both small start-up & large corporate environments, including Siemens. She ran her own marketing consulting firm for over seven years prior to joining Cisco full time.
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43 min

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