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October 22, 2021 332: Building a Platform of Knowledge - with Mark Roosevelt, President, St. John's College
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In this episode, President Series #108, YOUR guest is Mark Roosevelt, President, St. John's College, YOUR special co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing!
Joe & Bill talk with Mark about the components of a world-class liberal arts education. What's a "books" university? Did you know that students at St. John's College have to read over 200 books as a part of their curriculum? This education is steeped in tradition!
Mark Roosevelt became president of St. John’s College in Santa Fe on January 1, 2016. He is the seventh president of the campus. Roosevelt brings a history of accomplishing daunting tasks & a lifelong commitment to educational quality and equity. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees at Harvard, where as a student he entered Massachusetts politics at a time of extraordinary racial conflict, serving as the campaign manager for the first African American ever elected to the Boston School Committee.
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44 min
October 21, 2021 331: Next Level Jobs - with Dr. Chuck Johnson, President, Vincennes University
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In this episode, President Series #107, YOUR guest is Dr. Chuck Johnson, President at Vincennes University, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing!
Listen in as Joe & Chuck talk about a very creative & game changing initiative happening at VU. Chuck mentions VU’s pipeline building programs & how they are customizable for the students & employer’s needs. Enjoy!
Charles R. "Chuck" Johnson was appointed the 22nd President of Vincennes University in 2015, after previously serving as Interim President for four months. Johnson came to VU as Provost/Vice President for Instructional Services/Dean of Faculty and served in that capacity for three years.
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38 min
October 20, 2021 330: Get Un-STUCK - with Liz Murphy, CEO & Chairman of the Board, CampusWorks
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Liz Murphy, CEO & Chair of the Board at CampusWorks! YOUR special co-host is Lisa Honaker, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT)!
Joe & Lisa Honaker talk with the President of CampusWorks, Liz Murphy. Liz talks about how the mission at campus works is to help faculty, staff, & students thrive. Liz discusses how CampusWorks is exclusive to higher education that works to help institutions literally transform their operations & technology to be an institution of higher learning that is future-proofed. CampusWorks transforms higher education institutions by providing an independent perspective & creative solutions to improve operations, reduce costs, & position students for success.
Liz Murphy joined CampusWorks in 2011 bringing with her 22 years of experience at Datatel (now Ellucian) where she most recently served as the chief client officer. Liz is the immediate past president of the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT) & a board member of both Community College Business Officers (CCBO) & Quality Matters. Liz earned her BA from the University of Scranton & her MA in Executive Management from the University of Maryland.
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54 min
October 19, 2021 329: Simulation Training - with Mark Atkinson, CEO, Mursion
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Mark Atkinson, CEO at Mursion! YOUR special co-host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, YOUR guest is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Claremont Lincoln University!
Joe & Michelle talk with Mark about the innovation Mursion is bringing to the marketplace. “To push the boundaries upward, to inspire students to reach their highest potential. From mastering instructional moves, to fostering social emotional learning, educators are among the earliest pioneers in the use of virtual reality & simulation training”. Find out how VR & simulation training can change how we learn in this episode!
Mark Atkinson is responsible for Mursion’s long-term strategic plan, capital requirements and key leadership positions. Mark has spent the last twenty years building technology ventures that support human capital development in K-12 education and corporate learning. Mark founded TeachForward, LLC a full service educational consulting firm with a proprietary web platform that delivers custom-developed, performance assessments to K-12 educators. Before working in education, Mark served as Senior Producer and Manager of New Markets for CBS News Productions, and was an Emmy award winning Producer for Peter Jennings Reporting, ABC News, where he produced a series of network specials on U.S. foreign policy. Mr. Atkinson is a graduate of Yale College.
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44 min
October 18, 2021 328: #5GforAll - with Dr. Michael Torrence, President, Motlow State Community College
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Torrence, President at Motlow State Community College, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Unmudl!
In this episode Joe talks with Dr. Michael Torrence, President of Motlow State Community College about their innovative partnership with T-Mobile. This return appearance for Michael is to talk about #5GforAll - MSCC is giving out 2,100 smartphones with hotspots to their students to increase educational access & equity! This EdUp ReUp is a can’t miss!
Seated as the 7th President of Motlow State Community College, Dr. Michael L. Torrence comes as a leader, life-long learner, innovator, collaborator, academician, and administrator. He is successful in serving & transforming rural, urban, & suburban communities.
Dr. Torrence is a champion of the community college & its mission.
Dr. Torrence’s higher education career spans more than 23 years & represents a demonstrated love of the teaching & learning community, working both as faculty & as an administrator in Student Affairs as well as Academic Affairs.
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37 min
October 15, 2021 327: Advertising to H.S. Students in 2021 - with Matt Diteljan, CEO & Founder, Glacier
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In this episode, we welcome CEO & Co-Founder of Glacier, Matt Diteljan, BACK to the EdUp mic to talk about their 2021 White Paper! The State of Higher Education Advertising to High School Students in 2021 is jam-packed with information on high school students, how they perceive the value of college, how they search for colleges, and what social media platforms they use. YOUR guest host is Kate Colbert & YOUR sponsor is Claremont Lincoln University! Get the white paper here and don't miss this episode of EdUp if you hope to market to the traditional college-aged student!
Matt attended the University of Calgary from 2007-2013 for a grand total of six years. Did Matt obtain a master’s degree? A PhD? Negative. Matt did a couple victory laps prior to graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree along with enough courses to major in at least three other faculties. Matt fondly calls this time his "Academic Adventure."
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49 min
October 14, 2021 326: The Building Block of Learning - with Andrew Grauer, CEO & Co-Founder, Course Hero
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Andrew Grauer, CEO & Co-Founder at Course Hero, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing!
What is Course Hero’s impact on academe? Is crowdsourcing academic resources positively or negatively affecting the academic experience? Hear Andrew talk about Course Hero’s benefits to the learning communities across higher ed & why they‘ve grown rapidly during CV19.
Andrew helps drive Course Hero's mission, vision, strategy, culture, and recruiting. He graduated from Cornell University with a BA in Spanish and a passion to build Course Hero. Andrew loves Mediterranean food, tennis, traveling, live music experiences, and hipster coffee in the morning.
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44 min
October 13, 2021 325: Learning from Adult Learners - with Dr. Merodie Hancock, President, Thomas Edison State University
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In this episode, President Series #106, YOUR guest is Dr. Merodie Hancock, President at Thomas Edison State University, YOUR special co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing!
Listen in as Joe, Bill & Merodie have a great conversation about how to create a great educational experience for adult learners.
Dr. Merodie A. Hancock currently serves as the fourth president of Thomas Edison State University. She is a nationally recognized leader in the administration and delivery of innovative education programs for adult students. Access, success and completion make up Dr. Hancock’s educational philosophy. Through decades of meaningful interaction with nontraditional learners, she knows that education is the nexus through which one's capability is harnessed for positive personal and professional growth and societal impact. She has dedicated her career to serving a multitude of underrepresented populations, including minorities, first-generation students, veterans and active-duty military members.
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47 min
October 12, 2021 324: The Education Mindset - with Dr. Thomas M. Huebner, Jr., President, Meridian Community College
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In this episode, President Series #105, YOUR guest is Dr. Thomas M. Huebner, Jr., President at Meridian Community College, YOUR special co-host is Erika Liodice, Incoming Executive Director at the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT), YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Glacier!
What is the education mindset? Listen in as Tom, Joe & Ericka discuss this & other topics, including Meridian's unique workforce aligned programs.
Dr. Huebner become the third person to hold the title in the college’s 81-year history. Dr. Huebner, who holds a bachelor's degree from Southwest Baptist University, a master's degree from the University of Georgia & a doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi, has served both in a teaching capacity & in administration at William Carey University & Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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47 min
October 11, 2021 323: Education vs. Hustle Culture - with Matt Higgins, CEO & Co-Founder, RSE Ventures
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In this episode, YOUR guest is Matt Higgins, CEO & Co-Founder at RSE Ventures, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Unmudl!
YOU have got to listen to Matt’s story. It is a perfect example of resilience, persistence, & the power that education can have in transforming lives. If you work in education & need to be reminded of why you do what you do, then this is the episode for you!

Matt Higgins is an entrepreneur, investor & operator. In 2012, alongside co-founder Stephen Ross, he launched RSE Ventures, a private investment firm that focuses on companies across sports & entertainment, food & lifestyle, media & marketing, & technology. He holds dual roles as CEO of RSE & vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins, overseeing the business of the team, is an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School & was a Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank for seasons 10-11.

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33 min

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We welcome YOU to America’s leading higher education podcast! Hosted by Dr. Joe Sallustio, whose down-to-Earth approach & industry experience helps to make dry & complicated educational topics more fun & engaging to discuss. Elvin Freytes, Producer, brings YOU the most innovative leaders in higher education to the microphone. The EdUp Experience team brings over 40 years of experience in higher education - YOU will feel refreshed, upskilled, & reskilled after listening to this podcast.