The EdUp Experience

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn’t love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Susan Ray, Associate Professor of English, Delaware County Community College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

• How does an AI transparency journal transform students from viewing AI as "always cheating" (35%) to becoming confident digital citizens?
• What happens when 89% of students already use ChatGPT weekly but arrive at college with zero guidance on ethical use?
• How does integrating AI across composition curriculum achieve 100% retention rates & prepare students for careers where 71% of employers prefer AI skills?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #417, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Kimberly Beatty, Chancellor, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

YOUR co-host is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

• How does a community college serving 18,000 students across 5 campuses get approval to offer bachelor's degrees in respiratory care to fill critical workforce gaps?
• What does it take to be 1st runner up in Dancing with the Stars Kansas City style while leading a major community college?
• How can higher education adapt to AI & changing student expectations without compromising rigor & services?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is CT Turner, CEO, GED Testing Service 

YOUR cohost is Darius Goldman, Founder & CEO, Career-Bond

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

• How does a proficiency based program serve 1 million test takers yearly & achieve 85.5% semester to semester college persistence?
• What happens when a 39 year old single mom with an autistic son uses GED to enter nursing school & get off Medicaid?
• How does GED serve over 90 countries, including refugees born in camps who use the credential as their only pathway out?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #416, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

• How does a new president lead a university where 40% of incoming students are first generation & achieve an 85.5% retention rate?
• What happens when a college president visits every faculty member's office for 30 minutes to build relationships & culture before strategic planning?
• How does "explore the uncommon" differentiate Linfield University in a crowded higher education marketplace? 

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• What advice should aspiring college presidents follow to land the job & lead authentically?
• How do new presidents build a support network when you're the only president on campus?
• What does the future hold for higher education amid demographic cliffs & federal challenges?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Kees Bol, CEO, 2U

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

• How does a CEO turn around a company 9 months after emerging from bankruptcy & what assumptions proved right about 2U's core assets?
• What happens when over 50% of all students now take some education online & why are the bright lines between on campus & online education disappearing?
• How does AI tutoring show an order of magnitude higher adoption than human tutors & why are alternative credentials outpacing degree program growth?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #415, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University

YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

• How does a Catholic university achieve 97% job/grad school placement while serving primarily lower & middle income families?
• What happens when you embed AI literacy & ethical AI training into every student's education before they graduate?
• How does a university teach students constructive dialogue techniques to navigate political differences without protests?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer, United Soccer League (USL),

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

• How does the USL's partnership with Bellevue University provide 4 year scholarships to professional soccer players & why does this allow athletes to pursue both professional careers & higher education simultaneously?
• What makes USL's stadium partnerships with universities a win-win situation & how does the league bring private capital to create better infrastructure while developing entertainment districts that benefit both teams & campuses?
• How is USL's rapid growth to 100 plus teams creating thousands of career opportunities for students in accounting, finance, sales, social media, graphic design & other fields & why does Justin believe USL is the best pathway into professional sports?

Connect with Justin Papadakis: Email: [email protected] directly for partnership opportunities

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

• How does a South Bronx kid who started at McDonald's at 14 transform a Citibank internship into a mission to create economic freedom for underserved youth?
• What happens when 95 high school students earn $6 dollars for 10 hours per week in year long paid internships while taking rigorous professional skills seminars for credit?
• How does a learn & earn model with 100% employer partnership renewals prepare the "mighty middle" students for both college success & career readiness?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Samyr Qureshi, Co-founder & CEO, Knack

YOUR co-host is Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President, Ensign College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

• How does a gig economy tutoring model create jobs for high achieving students while providing free support to struggling peers through peer to peer learning?
• What happens when 65-70% of students who never used tutoring before suddenly access help because they can connect with someone who took the exact same course with the same professor?
• How does a managed tutoring platform deliver 20% retention increases for at risk students while providing digestible costs instead of hiring full time staff? 

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4Education

YOUR guest is Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4Education

YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠

• How does Dr. Borcherding drive innovation at M-State with values of integrity, inclusion, & innovation & why does he believe thinking outside the box is essential for moving institutions forward into the future?
• What makes M-State's approach to AI integration unique & how are they developing an applied AI certificate that stacks into degree options while embracing AI as a tool rather than banning it?
• How does Dr. Borcherding's academic integrity tracking system identify serial offenders & why does he believe focusing on the "why" behind cheating is more effective than just implementing software solutions?

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