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In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by Element 451, we talk with Dr. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC).  NACAC has over 16,000 members across the world focused on admissions counseling for college and university campuses.  Angel discusses the tectonic shifts in college admissions advising - from varsity blues to recent changes in recruiting guidelines handed down by the feds.  Policy changes and test-optional (and test blind) trends have been visible during the time of the pandemic.  Additionally, angel details that NACAC's key role is advocacy, education, training, and networking, and there is real work being done with colleges and universities around declining enrollment situations. Angel also addresses the "muddy waters" of the for-profit and non-profit operating models and he responds to the question of why NACAC doesn't allow membership from career colleges.  Finally, he talks about the CAREER of admissions counseling and its importance to higher education.

Dr. Angel B. Pérez is CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). In this role, he represents nearly 14,000 admission and counseling professionals worldwide committed to postsecondary access and success. He is the primary voice of the association to government, media, and global partners. Pérez is recognized as a national thought leader and is a sought-after speaker on issues of educational equity, access, and success in American education.

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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #56. In this EdUp Embedded episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Jon Bauer, President, East Central College!  Joe talks one on one with Jon about the redefinition of higher education post-pandemic.  Jon talks about the changes to distance education including splitting time between seated and remote learning.  Jon also details that today's students demand flexibility and that institutions should see efficiency in offering online courses.  Some students have started off as online students, will they let that go?  Jon discusses the necessity of the PIVOT, but also notes how REAL the digital divide is.  There is power in the associate degree, especially if there is rural electrification of broadband.

Dr. Jon Bauer has served as the 6th president of East Central College since July 1, 2012. Bauer served as chair of the Missouri Community College Association from 2015-2017. He also served on boards and committees as Chair of  Mercy Hospital-Washington Board of Trustees, Mercy East Communities Board of Directors, Washington 353 Redevelopment Committee, Washington Civic Industrial Corporation, Washington Public Library Board and past President of Washington Area Chamber of Commerce. 

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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Josh Moody, Education Reporter at U.S. News! Josh talks to us about a variety of topics, including which country most students are interested in visiting during their gap year, the non-appeal of online programs for high school students and the importance of private public partnerships. He also talks about how more colleges should start or increase their workforce partnerships with companies to help reskill and upskill employees. 

Josh Moody has covered college admissions and international education for U.S. News since 2018. Prior to joining U.S. News he blogged about higher ed trends for Forbes.com and reported on K-12 and higher education, as well as local government, natural disasters and crime for The News & Advance in Lynchburg, Virginia. He began his career as an education reporter for the Kearney Hub in central Nebraska, covering the University of Nebraska—Kearney.

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On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what some tips and tricks in the online classroom!

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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Ruby Veridiano, Paris Ambassador, Remake!  Ruby talks to us about the fashion industry - how workers in some countries are exploited, and why sustainable fashion is a necessary piece of education that colleges and universities need to deliver to students.  The fashion industry includes materials/textiles, human resources, supply chain management, product marketing, sales, and general business - it's an ecosystem.  Ruby also discusses being a social justice warrior for Asian-Americans and a voice for women.  Ruby has consulted with some of the most well-known universities in the world. 

Ruby Veridiano is a fashion changemaker. She is a fashion journalist, storyteller, educator, and speaker whose work focuses on connecting the dots between women's empowerment and sustainable fashion, as well as promoting diversity & inclusion in the fashion industry. She has been a contributing correspondent for NBC News, NYLON Magazine, and Mic.com, and has interviewed designers Anna Sui, Vivienne Tam, and Prabal Gurung, among other multicultural designers in the fashion industry. Ruby has worked on the social responsibility team of the Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) Group in Paris, where she worked on global diversity initiatives. She has also been a blogger for Alicia Keys, and an on-camera talent for ABS-CBN Television.

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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by EvoLLLution, we have the honor of speaking with Brian Kibby, CEO, Destiny Solutions Inc. & OmniUpdate!  We have an EdUp Exclusive for you in this episode - Brian Kibby announces the merging of Destiny Solutions Inc. and OmniUpdate into a new single organization called MODERN CAMPUS!  Brian details the need for Modern Campus and the services the organization will provide, including marketing expertise and continuing education hosting - it's all about a seamless user experience.  Brian also gets into the massive need for career services to play a more central role in the college and university experience, and how higher education will be shifting from focus on degrees to credentialing.

Brian Kibby joined OmniUpdate + Destiny Solutions as CEO in 2020. He has deep expertise in personalized learning and an exceptional record of growth and digital transformation, including 23 years at two of the world’s largest EdTech and content companies, McGraw-Hill and Pearson. At McGraw-Hill Education, Kibby helped turn personalized learning into a global movement to increase student performance, while making education more affordable. Recently, as CEO of Knewton, Kibby led the creation of Alta, a SaaS personalized learning platform for STEM, which led to the acquisition of Knewton by John Wiley & Sons. He holds a B.S. in Finance and is a U.S. Army Veteran.

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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #55. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Stanton F. McNeely III, President, University of Holy Cross!  Stanton talks to us about the importance of FIT from the student perspective.  In a fascinating exchange, Stanton talks about how institutions trend toward elitism over time as they become more inwardly focused.  The Marianites of Holy Cross, who founded the university, were specific in their mission to stand WITH those that are excluded.  Hear how Stanton and the University of Holy Cross remain true to who they are - a University that positively shapes the hearts and minds of students. Holy Cross works diligently to provide the student with the Upward Lift they need to achieve generational equity - and the student is NOT a line item.  Finally, we have some fun talking about UHC's TV show dedicated to helping people with their mental health which broadcasts to the greater NOLA area.  

Dr. Stanton F. McNeely III was named 19th president of the University of Holy Cross on July 15, 2019.  Dr. McNeely, an undergraduate of the University of Holy Cross who earned a doctorate in Education from Northcentral University, succeeded Dr. David M. “Buck” Landry who retired earlier in 2019. In addition to his doctorate, McNeely earned an MBA from Loyola University. He is a New Orleans native and 1991 graduate of Jesuit High School.  President McNeely most recently led the Louisiana Association for Independent Colleges and Universities, which includes 10 member institutions across Louisiana. 

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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Claire Foster, Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations, Regent University!  The job of a VP of Marketing and Communications has never been more important - hear Clair talk with us about how she is managing what has been an unprecedented time for communications.  Clair discusses how the leadership team at Regent University always prioritizes student recruitment communications over others, but there is no silver bullet when it comes to messaging.  Digital marketing is about testing - and Clair lays out how colleges and universities can improve!

Claire Foster is Vice President for University Marketing & Public Relations, and adjunct faculty in Regent’s School of Business & Leadership.

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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #54. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Carlos Penaloza, Chancellor at Leeward Community College!  The Island of Hawaii has seen ups and downs during COVID.  Carlos talks to us about how they have handled the pandemic, but how his focus is now shifting to sustainable systems and workforce development.  On the sustainability front, Leeward Comunity College is at net-zero energy.  Accessibility is a huge focus for Leeward, as they work dissecting financial barriers for students by getting to them as early as possible to establish pipelines - including family enrollment.  Carlos and the team are reassessing what they do, how they do it, and how operations will need to be adjusted in the future.

Carlos Peñaloza became chancellor at Leeward Community College on July 1, 2019. He has worked actively with underserved populations in higher education and has more than a decade of biomedical research experience. His personal and professional focus has been to promote students’ success and upward financial mobility.

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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Allan Golston, President of US Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation!   Allan speaks very plainly about what must be done within higher education and society to eliminate race, ethnicity, and income as predictors of success for students.  The Gates Foundation looks at creating tangible results tracking economically disadvantaged populations, particularly in the black and latino communities, to ensure they have a chance at a healthy and productive life - access to quality education and complete a credential that has labor market value.  

Allan Golston is the president of the United States Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He leads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's five areas of strategy, policy and advocacy, and operations of a $600 million domestic program with $3.8 billion portfolio under management: K-12 Education, Post-Secondary Education, Technology Access, Special Initiatives, and Family Homelessness, Early Childhood Learning, and Community Grants in Washington State.

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