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In this episode, President Series #361,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How are faith-based institutions serving Appalachian communities?
• What challenges do first-generation students face in higher education?
• How can university presidents balance internal & external commitments?
• What role do healthcare partnerships play in student pathways?
• How is AI transforming higher education delivery & student learning?

Topics include:

• Leading mission-driven institutions in underserved regions
• Creating healthcare & professional pathways through strategic partnerships
• Meeting first-generation students where they are
• Balancing institutional growth with core mission
• Developing servant leaders for community impact
• Adapting to post-pandemic student needs

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• Institutional differentiation through healthcare partnerships
• Building student loyalty through integrated degree pathways
• Embracing AI & new technologies in education
• Creating long-term value beyond ROI
• The future of higher education

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In this episode, President Series #360,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Frank Shushok, President, Roanoke College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How are colleges adapting to serve as anchor institutions in their communities?
• Why is viewing students as consumers critical for institutional success?
• How can smaller colleges differentiate themselves in today's market?
• What role do industry partnerships play in student success & employment?
• How are private colleges filling the accessibility gap in higher education?

Topics include:

• Building strong industry & community partnerships
• Creating seamless educational pathways from K-12 through graduate school
• Meeting evolving student needs & expectations
• Driving economic development in local communities
• Adapting rapidly to market demands & consumer needs
• Balancing tradition with innovation & transformation

For #EdUp Subscribers only via the extended conversation:

• Leadership insights moving from large to small institutions
• The changing role of land-grant vs private institutions
• Keys to institutional adaptability & responsiveness
• Building strong community & industry connections
• The future of higher education delivery
• Creating distinctive value propositions

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In this episode, President Series #359,  (Powered By ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠), & part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed

YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formally announced its closure in June, 2024.

During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus executive director, & dean of students.

Listen to more episodes from the "College Closure: Through The Eyes Of...." series here.

Dr. Jay M. Keehn is also the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of higher education professionals sharing their stories and socializing around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education. Connect with him on LinkedIn to join THE CLUB.

• How did Presentation College navigate closure with dignity & grace?
• What financial warning signs indicate potential closure?
• How can institutions best support students through teach-out agreements?
• What emotional toll does closing take on leadership?
• Why is early planning & transparency crucial?

Topics include:

• Strategic enrollment management
• Financial indicators of distress
• Student-centered teach-out planning
• Leadership during crisis
• Post-closure transitions & healing

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In this episode, brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guest is Deb Adair, CEO, Quality Matters

YOUR cohost is Dr. Greg D. Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, Gardner-Webb University

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

• How has Quality Matters evolved over 20 years in online education?
• What impact does QM have on faculty development & student success?
• How are institutions balancing online & on-campus learning?
• Why are wraparound services crucial for online student support?
• How will micro-credentials shape higher education's future?

Topics include:

• Quality standards in digital learning
• Faculty professional development
• Course design & alignment
• Student engagement strategies
• Future of online education

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In this episode, part of a special EdUp College Closure Miniseries - Through the Eyes of..., brought to YOU by HigherEd PodCon

YOUR guests are Christine Manika & Nathan Stroup, Students When St. Joseph’s College Closed

YOUR host is Dr. Jay M. Keehn. Dr. Jay M. Keehn was employed by Union Institute & University for 18 years. UI&U formally announced its closure in June, 2024.

During his tenure, he held roles as faculty, director of academic programs, campus executive director, & dean of students.

Listen to more episodes from the "College Closure: Through The Eyes Of...." series here:

Dr. Jay M. Keehn is also the founder of THE CLUB, a monthly get-together of higher education professionals sharing their stories and socializing around the current landscape while looking at what may be Tomorrow’s Higher Education. Connect with him on LinkedIn to join THE CLUB.

• How did the closure announcement impact student morale?
• What role did faculty support play during transition?
• How did transfer experiences differ by class year?
• What emotional toll did closure take on students?
• How can resilience emerge from institutional failure?

Topics include:

• Student support during closure
• Transfer pathways & partnerships
• Personal impact of closure
• Academic transitions
• Long-term career effects

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference in New Orleans

YOUR guests are Bethany Moran, Sr. VP of Business Development, Tracy Kreikemeier,
Chief Relationship Officer, & Greg Clayton, President, EducationDynamics

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How is the modern learner changing the higher education landscape?
• What did the EY Parthenon enrollment forecast reveal about the next 5 years?
• Why is brand becoming increasingly important in higher education marketing?
• How can institutions successfully transition out of OPM relationships?
• What makes the InsightsEDU conference unique among higher education events?

Topics include:

• Marketing & enrollment strategies for the modern learner
• Cost, convenience & career - the key factors for today's students
• Building effective marketing infrastructures
• The importance of transparency in student data
• Creating sustainable growth in a flat enrollment environment

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

YOUR guest is Dr. Robert Prickett, Professor & Dean of College of Arts & Sciences, Gardner-Webb University

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

YOUR host is Elvin Freytes

• How does Dr. Prickett define academic integrity & its connection to Gardner-Webb's Christian values?
• Why does Gardner-Webb approach academic integrity as a teachable moment rather than a "gotcha"?
• How are faculty adapting to students' use of AI tools like ChatGPT & Grammarly?
• What role does the small 11:1 student-faculty ratio play in detecting & addressing AI use?
• How is Gardner-Webb preparing students to use AI tools ethically & effectively?

Topics include:

• The connection between academic integrity & Gardner-Webb's "For God & Humanity" motto
• Faculty strategies for incorporating AI as a learning tool rather than policing its use
• Creating process-focused assignments that work with rather than against AI tools
• Addressing equity issues in AI tool access across student populations
• The importance of maintaining the human element & critical thinking in a world with AI
• The value of liberal arts education in developing students' critical evaluation of AI outputs

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Heather Adner, Associate Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid, & Vincent Harris Jr., Executive Director of Scholarships & Financial Aid, Fayetteville State University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• How did Fayetteville State University overcome FAFSA simplification challenges?
• What earned them Ellucian's Student First Impact Award?
• How does their Student Financial Success Suite simplify the student experience?
• Why is award letter redesign critical for enrollment management?
• What makes their approach to financial aid a model for other institutions?

Topics include:

• Implementing the full CampusLogic product suite during FAFSA reform
• Creating user-friendly financial aid communications with consistent branding
• Streamlining scholarship distribution three months ahead of schedule
• Designing award letters as comprehensive enrollment management tools
• Maintaining student focus despite high staff turnover & federal changes

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guests are Mike Stone, Systems Manager, Lois Kellermann, Programmer/Analyst, & George Kriss, CIO, Kaskaskia College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• How did Kaskaskia College complete their SAS modernization in just 12 months?
• What challenges did they face during their on-premise to SAS transition?
• How did they manage change across the institution during implementation?
• What benefits have they seen from their Ellucian Colleague modernization?
• Why was their financial aid implementation surprisingly smooth?

Topics include:

• Winning the Ellucian Impact Award for SAS modernization
• Moving from SQL to Postgres database seamlessly
• Creating an inclusive college-wide project rather than just an IT initiative
• Using effective communication strategies for change management
• Freeing up IT resources to focus on strategic student-facing initiatives

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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 in Orlando, Florida,

YOUR guest is Derek Newton, Contributing Writer, Forbes

YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• What are the key benefits of systemization in higher education?
• How can institutions collaborate more effectively to share resources?
• Why is real-time data sharing critical for institutional decision-making?
• What historical models prove systemization works in higher education?
• How can institutions overcome resistance to resource sharing?

Topics include:

• The efficiency & cost savings of shared services across institutions
• Leveling up under-resourced institutions through systemization
• Course & program sharing benefits & challenges
• Data sharing as a foundation for better collaboration
• Historical examples like the Claremont Consortia & Massachusetts systems

Download the "Unlocking the Power of Systemization" whitepaper here.

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