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August 28, 2025Why Academic Integrity Is Everyone's Job - with Dr. Kelly H. Ahuna, Director, Office of Academic Integrity, University at Buffalo
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly H. Ahuna, Director, Office of Academic Integrity, University at Buffalo
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Dr. Ahuna define academic integrity & why does she believe the core value remains unchanged despite evolving technology?
What makes University at Buffalo's standalone Office of Academic Integrity unique & how do they go beyond just handling cheating cases?
How is the office addressing the trust barrier that AI has created between faculty & students?
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39 min
August 27, 2025If You Build It, They Won't Come: The New Reality of Higher Ed - with Dr. Ronald Rochon, President, California State University, Fullerton
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #396, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Ronald Rochon, President, California State University, Fullerton
YOUR cohost is Dr. Noreen Golfman, Former Provost, Podcaster, & Studiosity Advisory Board Member
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Cal State Fullerton serve 44,000 students as the sole CSU in Orange County?
What does "radical hospitality" mean in practice for first-generation students?
How can universities transition from "enrolling" to truly "serving" students?
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53 min
August 26, 2025How to Lead Through the Noise in Higher Education - with Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President, Tiffin University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #395, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Lillian Schumacher, President, Tiffin University,
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Tiffin University achieved enrollment growth during a challenging demographic period?
What does it mean to lead with "co-evolution over collapse" in higher education?
How can universities build the courage to transform before they're comfortable?
Extended conversation exclusive for EdUp subscribers only:
Playing the "Academic F-Word Game" - Fund It, Fix It, or Forget It
Navigating the challenges of office relocations during campus growth
Creating innovation opportunities through strategic donor partnerships
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46 min
August 24, 2025How One College Turned Date Nights Into Suicide Prevention (And Why It's Working) - with LaToscha Sherman, Associate Dean of Counseling, Collin College
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In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is LaToscha Sherman, Associate Dean of Counseling, Collin College
YOUR co-host is Dr. Nicole Trevino, VP for Student Success, TimelyCare
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does a community college with 60,000 students & only 8 counselors creatively address serious trauma, domestic violence, & international student challenges rather than just academic stress?
What happens when YOU rebrand suicide prevention as "Connect4" & create date nights, friendship workshops, & relationship skills events to meet students where they are?
How do mental health services overcome data silos & confidentiality constraints to demonstrate their impact on student retention & completion in performance-based funding models?
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47 min
August 21, 2025What Happens When 40% of Your Students Are First-Gen & AI is Everywhere? - with Dr. Paul Krouss, Teaching Professor & Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies, Washington State University Vancouver
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Paul Krouss, Teaching Professor & Faculty Lead for Innovative Pedagogies, Washington State University Vancouver
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Dr. Krouss define academic integrity & why does he emphasize student intent as a crucial factor?
What makes Washington State University Vancouver unique with its 40% first-generation students & non-residential campus model?
How is Dr. Krouss approaching AI integration in math education despite current limitations?
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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠
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40 min
August 20, 2025(Sneak Peek) How This College Is Preparing for Jobs That Don't Exist Yet - with Dr. Tiffany Hernandez, President, Glendale Community College
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #394, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,
YOUR guest is Dr. Tiffany Hernandez, President, Glendale Community College
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Glendale Community College innovating with real world cybersecurity training through municipal partnerships?
What does it mean to offer bachelor's degrees at community college tuition rates?
How can institutions build comprehensive retention support that addresses students' basic needs?
Extended conversation exclusive, normally for EdUp subscribers only:
Why do most colleges stick to 3-5 year strategic plans when the real challenges require 10+ year thinking?
What leadership mistakes do first time college presidents make that veteran leaders wish they could prevent?
How do university leaders balance multiple revenue streams while managing complex projects without losing focus on their core mission?
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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠
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55 min
August 19, 2025How 1 University Eliminated Every Committee & Still Thrives - with Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/ Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog
YOUR guest is Dr. Erika Latty, President of the Enterprise/Chief Academic Officer, Unity Environmental University
YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran, Senior Content Manager, Coursedog
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does a university break down traditional faculty roles into 6 specialized positions to better serve 10,000+ online learners?
What happens when YOU eliminate committees entirely & build new academic programs in 3-4 months instead of years?
How does an institution pivot from 2-semester tradition to year-round 5-week terms while committing to flat tuition through 2030?
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48 min
August 17, 2025What Happens When AI Reads Your 100-Page Faculty CV in 30 Seconds - with Rusty Cowher, Founder & CEO, Scholarly
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 Rusty Cowher, Founder & CEO, Scholarly
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is AI transforming faculty lifecycle management in higher education?
What does it mean to build software specifically designed for faculty affairs?
How can institutions centralize disparate faculty data from multiple systems?
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38 min
August 14, 2025If Your College Embraces AI, Are You Still Teaching Integrity? - with Dr. Adam D. Garland, Dean of Student Affairs, Ensign College
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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Adam D. Garland, Dean of Student Affairs, Ensign College
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Dr. Garland define academic integrity & why does he see character development as integral to a student's journey?
What makes Ensign College's faith-based approach to academic integrity unique & how does their mission to develop "trusted disciples" shape their policies?
How is the college proactively embracing generative AI tools while maintaining academic standards & preparing students for the future workforce?
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38 min
August 13, 2025If You're Not Tracking 30 Metrics Daily, You're Not Scaling Right - with Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #393, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,
YOUR guest is Thomas Rametta, President, Ultimate Medical Academy
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Ultimate Medical Academy achieved explosive growth to over 20,000 students?
What does it mean to focus laser-sharp on allied healthcare careers for 3 decades?
How can institutions build wraparound student services that actually work?
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How do YOU build mature business intelligence teams with 20-30 daily metrics dashboards?
What's involved in navigating compliance requirements with Title IV & SAP calculations at scale?
How do YOU create data-driven student support focused on those who need it most?
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51 min

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