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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights

• How did the Georgia Film Academy become a national model for film industry education?
• What makes Georgia the #3 film production location in the United States?
• How does GFA bridge the gap between academic education & workforce readiness?
• Why is industry experience crucial in film education faculty?
• How is GFA adapting to technological changes like AI & virtual production?

Topics include:

• Creating pathways for students from diverse backgrounds into the film industry
• Partnering with major studios like Disney, Netflix & NBC Universal
• Building a consortium model across Georgia's higher education institutions
• Securing unique partnerships with industry unions in a right-to-work state
• Employing industry veterans with over 1,000 years of combined experience
• Embracing technological evolution while maintaining focus on student success

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In this episode, President Series #374, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How did NJCU overcome a projected $22 million operating deficit? 
• What strategic steps led to the first balanced budget in seven years? 
• How is the university preparing for a strategic merger with Kean University? 
• What does it mean to lead a university in your home community as a first-gen graduate? 
• How can regional public universities honor their mission while embracing transformation? 

Topics include:

• Achieving financial stability through difficult but necessary decisions 
• Transforming a fiscal emergency into institutional renaissance 
• Preserving the mission of serving first-generation, underrepresented students 
• Streamlining academic portfolio to focus on high-demand programs 
• Securing over $24 million in state stabilization funding 
• Cultivating a "culture of possibility" where students are empowered 
• Creating a sustainable future through strategic merger initiative 
• Overhauling transfer pathways to become the most transfer-friendly university in New Jersey 

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• Finding strength in community during crisis leadership 
• Processing the emotional weight of leading institutional change 
• Responding to critics while staying mission-focused 
• Bringing a generational perspective to higher education leadership 
• Building confidence in an institution's resilience despite challenges 

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In this episode, sponsored by Coursedog

YOUR guest is Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community College

YOUR cohost is Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at Coursedog

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How does integrating academic & student affairs create synergy for student success? 
• What makes the "Pedagogy of Real Talk" transformative for community colleges? 
• How can institutions build belonging that restarts every semester? 
• Why is community engagement beyond workforce development essential? 
• How does disaggregated data drive equity-minded initiatives? 

Topics include:

• Integrated leadership model 
• Wraparound services & peer tutoring 
• Learn & earn biotech programs 
• Asian-American & Hispanic student success 
• Community vibrancy framework 

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

YOUR guest is Dr. Adam Redhead, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Andrew College

YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

• How does Adam define academic integrity & what role does fostering an ethical learning culture play? 
• What unique challenges does Andrew College face with a student body that's 85-90% athletes? 
• How is AI changing the landscape of academic integrity & what boundaries should be drawn? 
• What support systems does Andrew College provide to help students succeed without cheating? 
• How is Andrew College developing a college-wide policy on AI use for Fall 2025? 

Topics include:

• Academic integrity as more than avoiding cheating - cultivating an ethical mindset 
• The importance of student support systems including tutoring centers & 24/7 online help 
• Using AI checkers transparently to deter misconduct rather than to catch & punish 
• The benefits of hands-on learning experiences that AI cannot replace 
• Creating authentic assessments like oral exams & project-based learning 
• The future of academic integrity as partnerships rather than just policies 
• The need to redefine what integrity looks like in the 21st century classroom 

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Vanessa Roth Didyk, CEO, ZeeMee

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is ZeeMee helping students build community before they arrive on campus?
• What makes their engagement platform different from typical social media?
• How are predictive analytics helping universities prevent melt & improve retention?
• What strategies are universities using to convert prospects with ZeeMee's data?
• How is ZeeMee's AI ensuring student safety while building community?

Topics include:

• Leading a successful pivot to create a student-focused community platform
• Achieving engagement levels that compete with major social apps
• Developing 90% accurate prediction models for student enrollment behaviors
• Creating powerful roommate-matching capabilities that reduce anxiety
• Providing actionable data to help universities target at-risk students
• Implementing AI safety features to protect students in online communities
• Supporting enrollment teams with targeted student insights
• Addressing Gen Z's needs for authentic connections & reduced anxiety

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In this episode, President Series #373, (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Lee Lambert, Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College District

YOUR host is ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is Foothill-De Anza positioned within Silicon Valley's tech ecosystem?
• What leadership approaches help navigate today's complex higher education landscape?
• How can college leaders effectively embrace technological innovation?
• Why is experimentation & play critical for institutional adaptation?
• How might community colleges maintain equity focus during technological transformation?

Topics include:

• Managing through multiple disruptions while staying mission-focused
• Leading De Anza as California's #1 transfer institution
• Embracing technological change through personal experimentation
• Creating permission spaces for innovation at all organizational levels
• Balancing social challenges with technological acceleration
• Forecasting higher education's future through historical context
• Maintaining integrated values across personal & professional spheres
• Reconnecting education with play, discovery & experimentation
• Recognizing the increasing importance of liberal arts education

For #EdUp subscribers only via the extended conversation:

• Addressing transfer challenges through technology
• Reflecting on fundamental educational skills in a digital age
• Anticipating consolidation in higher education's future
• Embracing interdisciplinary approaches to education
• Creating collision spaces for creativity & innovation
• Maintaining focus on foundational learning despite technological change

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Kim Fahey, CEO, Collegis Education 

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

• How did a company spin out from a single university partner to serve 52 higher education institutions? 
• What does it mean to combine data, technology & talent to drive real impact for students? 
• How is AI transforming higher education marketing, recruitment & retention services? 
• Why do schools need clean data & proper processes before technology solutions can succeed? 
• How can institutions stay competitive in today's challenging higher education landscape? 

Topics include:

• Spinning out from university operations to create a well-funded higher ed services startup 
• The "Connected Core" platform partnership with Google processing petabytes of student data 
• Moving beyond "shelf wear" technology to integrated solutions that drive measurable outcomes 
• Real-time AI coaching for enrollment staff & automated marketing optimization 
• Supporting institutions through demographic changes & market uncertainty with data-driven strategies 

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Ashish Fernando, Chief Noise Maker, EDMO

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco

• How is AI transforming the college admissions process? 
• Why should institutions prioritize "starts" over "admits"? 
• How can AI reduce transcript evaluation time from weeks to seconds?
• What role should humans continue to play alongside AI in admissions?
• Why must student intent be the focus of enrollment strategies? 

Topics include:

• AI-powered document & conversation intelligence 
• Reimagining the admissions experience 
• Creating student-centric processes 
• Integration with CRMs like Salesforce & Slate 
• Reducing operational friction while improving student engagement 

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

YOUR guest is Dr. Alejandra Dashe, Sr. Instructional Designer, Arizona State University 

YOUR cohost is Bradley Emi , Cofounder & CTO, Pangram Labs

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

• How does Alejandra define academic integrity & what role does attribution play? 
• How has her 25+ years of teaching experience shaped her perspective on academic honesty? 
• Why is it important to consider the cultural context of academic integrity practices? 
• How can instructional design create "original" assessments in the age of AI? 
• What approach does ASU take to academic integrity policies across different courses? 

Topics include:

• Academic integrity as an honorable act of ensuring YOUR work is YOUR own 
• The balance between collaboration & individual work in academic settings 
• How course design can minimize opportunities for academic misconduct 
• Using AI as a "thought partner" rather than an end solution 
• The importance of proper citation, including when using AI tools 
• The "vicious circle" of constantly redesigning assessments to stay ahead of cheating 
• Viewing academic integrity violations as potential calls for help from students 
• The future of academic integrity & shifting toward a more collaborative mindset 

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guests are Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo, SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts

YOUR cohost is Shubh Mishra , Head of Business Development & Partnerships, LeadSquared

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is MedCerts providing flexible, self-paced online training in healthcare & IT?
• What innovative models are being developed to address critical workforce shortages?
• How are they partnering with high schools & universities to create educational pipelines?
• What approach does MedCerts take to maintain student engagement and completion rates?
• How are they balancing AI implementation with maintaining personal connections?

Topics include:

• Creating pathways for students to gain industry-recognized certifications
• Building strategic partnerships with healthcare systems and academic institutions
• Using consultative enrollment approaches to ensure student success
• Implementing credit recognition through university partnerships
• Supporting military families through specialized educational opportunities
• Maintaining the human touch while leveraging AI for efficiency

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