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The EdUp Experience episodes

July 24, 2025When AI Becomes Your Writing Partner, Not Your Cheating Tool - with Dr. Ben Worth, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mountain Gateway Community College
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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Ben Worth, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Mountain Gateway Community College
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Dr. Worth define academic integrity & why does he focus on maintaining quality across diverse delivery methods?
What makes Mountain Gateway's dual enrollment program successful in rural southwestern Virginia?
How is the college balancing career & technical education with transfer pathways to four-year institutions?
Topics include:
Academic integrity as ensuring consistent learning outcomes regardless of student age or class location
The Virginia Community College system's Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) program
Embedding AI literacy across all disciplines from nursing to forestry management
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39 min
July 23, 2025Why Your College Is Failing Students (& How to Fix It) - with Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College
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In this episode,
YOUR guest is Elliot Felix, Partner, Buro Happold, & Author of The Connected College: Leadership Strategies for Student Success
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How can higher education leaders break down silos to create more connected institutions?
What is the Program Design Canvas & how can it align academic & enrollment strategies?
How should colleges approach digital sprawl & technology decision-making?
Topics include:
Making bold decisions vs. seeking consensus in higher education leadership
Bridging the divide between student affairs & academic affairs functions
Leveraging AI & emerging technologies as breakthrough ideas for campus transformation
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37 min
July 22, 2025Why Traditional Doctoral Support Systems Are Failing Students - with Tim Herd, Co-Founder, The Doctoral Student Writing Collective
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In this episode,
YOUR guest is Tim Herd, Co-Founder, The Doctoral Student Writing Collective ⁠⁠
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How did Tim & his co-founder develop the Doctoral Student Writing Collective?
What writing & motivational challenges do doctoral students commonly face?
How does the Collective's model of twice-weekly writing sessions foster community & accountability?
Topics include:
Creating a supportive community for doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds
The isolation doctoral students often experience post-coursework
The importance of consistent writing sessions & accountability structures
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20 min
July 20, 2025Why Technical Colleges Are Having Their Moment in Higher Education - with Dr. Richard G. Barnhouse, President & CEO, Waukesha County Technical College
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In this episode, President Series #384, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,
YOUR guest is Dr. Richard G. Barnhouse, President & CEO, Waukesha County Technical College
YOUR cohost is Dr. Amanda Micheli, Student Success Specialist, Rice University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is WCTC evolving to meet the needs of local & regional economies?
Why is it important for technical colleges to de-invest in programs with unacceptable wages?
How does WCTC integrate AI in teaching & maintain academic rigor?
Topics include:
Leading through change & making bold 45-degree turns from traditional higher education
Balancing academic rigor with 21st century educational experiences
Creating strong partnerships with 1400+ business & industry professionals
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50 min
July 16, 2025Why This President's Pop-Up Office Strategy Went Viral - with Dr. G. Devin Stephenson, President, Florida Polytechnic University
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In this episode, President Series #383 powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,
YOUR guest is Dr. G. Devin Stephenson, President, Florida Polytechnic University
YOUR cohost is Christi Segal, Vice President for Business Development, Ellucian
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Florida Poly producing graduates with the highest income & lowest debt among Florida universities?
What makes their STEM-focused education model different from traditional universities?
How are pop-up president's offices & president's pins building student connections?
Topics include:
Leading with emotional intelligence & people-focused leadership
Operating at the speed of business in higher education
Building a culture that embraces change & responds to industry needs
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56 min
July 15, 2025What Makes a 96% Job Placement Rate Possible? - with Dr. Bennie L. Harris, Chancellor, University of South Carolina Upstate
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In this episode, President Series #382 powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,
YOUR guest is Dr. Bennie L. Harris, Chancellor, University of South Carolina Upstate
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How did USC Upstate navigate enrollment challenges during COVID?
What makes the university's $623 million economic impact so significant?
How is the university serving a diverse student population?
Topics include:
Leading through COVID while cutting $10 million without layoffs
Achieving 9-14% increases in new student enrollment
Serving a diverse student body with 55% on Pell Grants
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45 min
July 13, 2025Why Leaders Fail: Human Treachery & Leadership Crucibles - with Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College
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In this episode, President Series #381, Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠,
YOUR guest is Dr. Gayle Beebe, President, Westmont College & Author of The Crucibles That Shape Us: Navigating the Defining Challenges of Leadership
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How has Dr. Beebe maintained leadership freshness over 18 years as president?
What disciplines contribute to sustainable leadership longevity?
How did Peter Drucker influence his approach to leadership development?
What are the "crucibles" that shape effective leaders?
How is Westmont College addressing AI & educational innovation?
Topics include:
Developing & deploying highly effective executive teams
Creating a personal "aspiring edge" that prevents stagnation
Balancing the liberal arts tradition with innovative programs
Implementing a human-centered approach to leadership
Managing the business of higher education with mission focus
Addressing enrollment challenges in today's higher education landscape
Cultivating disciplined leadership practices that withstand challenges
For EdUp Supporters only via the extended conversation:
The "12 principles" for outlasting opposition in leadership
Understanding & confronting "human treachery" in organizations
Recognizing the difference between saboteurs & charlatans
Cultivating emotional presence during organizational change
Navigating the coming enrollment cliff & adaptation strategies
Balancing financial management with educational mission
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38 min
July 10, 2025The AI Paradox: Why This College President Embraces What Others Fear - with Dr. Amy Bosley, President, Northwest Vista College
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In this episode, President Series #380, & part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by Pangram Labs,
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Bosley, President, Northwest Vista College
YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How does Dr. Bosley define academic integrity & why does she focus on students demonstrating mastery independently?
What makes Northwest Vista College one of the top 10 finalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence?
How is Vista launching a School of Emerging Technologies "where humanity meets technology"?
What does it mean to co-chair with a cloud computing professor & a public ceramicist?
How is Vista approaching AI as a democratizing tool rather than a threat to academic integrity?
Topics include:
Academic integrity as ensuring students can demonstrate course learning outcomes without augmentation
The challenge of authentic assessment in an AI-accessible world
Embedding humanities deeply into technology programs for ethical innovation
Moving from faculty as "containers of knowledge" to facilitators of critical thinking
The shift toward oral exams & conversation-based assessment methods
How AI democratizes what was previously available only to students with means
Building career readiness that transcends the artificial transfer vs. workforce divide
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48 min
July 09, 2025Why 99% of These Students Get Jobs Before Graduation - with Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University
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In this episode, President Series #379, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon
YOUR guest is Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President, Kettering University
YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio
How does Kettering's 100-year-old cooperative education model prepare students for the workforce?
What makes a 12-week rotation between classroom & professional work so effective?
How do students graduate with 2-2.5 years of professional experience alongside their degree?
What creates 99-100% placement rates for Kettering graduates?
How does real-time industry feedback transform curriculum & teaching methods?
Topics include:
Revolutionary cooperative education model alternating classroom learning & professional work
Students as paid employees with benefits during their co-op rotations
Partnership with 500+ companies worldwide across multiple industries
Faculty adapting curriculum based on real-time industry feedback from students
Early career pivoting opportunities allowing students to find their true passion
Breaking the traditional "hunting & gathering" talent acquisition approach
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50 min
July 08, 2025What Student Affairs Professionals Need to Know About the Future of Higher Ed - with Dr. Amelia Parnell, President, NASPA
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In this episode, brought to YOU by Uwill
YOUR guest is Dr. Amelia Parnell, President, NASPA
YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
How is NASPA building community among 14,000+ student affairs professionals?
What strategies are improving student health & wellbeing on today's campuses?
How is the organization supporting professionals across 2,000+ institutions?
What role does research & policy analysis play in advancing student affairs?
How is NASPA adapting to incorporate AI & new technologies?
Topics include:
The unique value of NASPA's 100+ year history in higher education
Creating personalized membership experiences & curated professional pathways
Implementing effective conferences & knowledge communities for networking
Developing resources focused on student health, safety & wellbeing
Expanding research capacity to identify current & future trends in student affairs
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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.