The EdUp Experience

The EdUp Experience

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  • 951: The Future of Work Meets Higher Ed - with Eddie Lin, Co-Founder, NexusEdge Education

    It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

    In this episode, #951, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

    YOUR guest is ⁠Eddie Lin⁠, Co-Founder, ⁠NexusEdge Education

    YOUR guest cohost is ⁠Dr. Daria J. Willis⁠, President, ⁠Howard Community College

    YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

    • How is NexusEdge bridging the gap between employer needs & higher education curriculum?
    • What strategies can institutions use to integrate industry-recognized credentials into their programs?
    • How can community colleges better prepare students for local workforce needs?
    • What role does faculty buy-in play in successful EdTech implementation?
    • How can higher education evolve to maintain relevance while preserving its core mission?
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      Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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      We make education YOUR business!


      53 min
    • 950: First Choice University - with Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia

      It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

      In this episode, #950, President Series #298, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

      YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Brendan Kelly, President, University of West Georgia

      YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

      • How is UWG reimagining student services with its innovative Momentum Center?
      • What strategies is Brendan employing to create a "first choice" experience for students?
      • How is UWG balancing academic programs with experiential learning opportunities?
      • What unique challenges & opportunities come with transitioning to NCAA Division I?
      • How is Brendan fostering a culture of innovation & adaptability at UWG?
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        Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:

        • Brendan's insights on UWG's transition to NCAA Division I
        • His perspective on the future of higher education & institutional scaling
        • Thoughts on adapting higher education to serve a more diverse student population
        • Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?

          Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate!

          This offer will end on December 31, 2024! 

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          Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

          Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

          ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

          We make education YOUR business!


          43 min
        • 949: Law School 101 for College Presidents - with Dr. Joyce Jacobsen, Former President & Current Professor, & Lou Guard, VP & General Counsel, Hobart & William Smith Colleges

          It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

          In this episode, #949, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

          YOUR guests are ⁠Dr. Joyce Jacobsen⁠, Former President & Current Professor, & ⁠Lou Guard⁠, VP & General Counsel, ⁠Hobart & William Smith Colleges

          YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

          • How has the legal landscape in higher education evolved over the past 15 years?
          • What are the key challenges facing college administrators in this new era of litigation & regulation?
          • How can institutions balance compliance with their core educational mission?
          • What role does in-house counsel play in navigating complex legal issues on campus?
          • How are emerging technologies & societal changes shaping legal considerations in higher ed?
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            Extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes:

            • Insights on the most pressing legal issues facing higher education today
            • Discussion of how recent regulatory changes are impacting institutions
            • Predictions on future legal challenges for colleges & universities
            • Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more?

              Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate!

              This offer will end on December 31, 2024! 

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              Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

              Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

              ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

              We make education YOUR business!

               

              39 min
            • 948: Saddle Up for Learning - with Adam Rifkin⁠⁠, Hollywood Director & ⁠⁠Malcolm McDowell⁠⁠, Actor, ⁠⁠Last Train to Fortune⁠⁠ (LTTF)

              It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

              In this episode, #948, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

              YOUR guests are ⁠Adam Rifkin⁠, Hollywood Director &

              Malcolm McDowell⁠, Actor, ⁠Last Train to Fortune⁠ (LTTF)

              YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

              • How does "Last Train to Fortune" celebrate the power of literature & education?
              • What unique challenges did Adam face in bringing his mother's script to life?
              • How does Malcolm's portrayal of Cecil Peachtree honor the passion of educators?
              • What message does this Western send about the enduring value of books in the digital age?
              • How can films like this inspire a renewed interest in classic literature?
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                If YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional development & get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month - this life long founders rate will end on December 31, 2024 - then...

                BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!

                Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

                Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

                We make education YOUR business!


                48 min
              • 947: Innovation in Action - with Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna⁠⁠, President, ⁠⁠Monroe Community College⁠

                It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

                In this episode, #947, President Series #297, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

                YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna⁠, President, ⁠Monroe Community College

                YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

                • How is Monroe Community College adapting to serve a diverse student population?
                • What strategies is DeAnna employing to boost enrollment & retention in challenging times?
                • How is MCC balancing workforce development with providing comprehensive education?
                • What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a community college in 2024?
                • How is DeAnna fostering innovation & community partnerships at Monroe Community College?
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                  Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for subscribers includes:

                  • DeAnna's journey to becoming a community college president
                  • Her perspective on the future of community colleges
                  • Insights on leading an institution that's driving economic growth in the Rochester, New York area
                  • Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

                    Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                    ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

                    We make education YOUR business!


                    43 min
                  • 946: The Future of Ed Tech - with Jeff Dinski⁠⁠, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠

                    It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

                    In this episode, #946, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

                    YOUR guest is ⁠Jeff Dinski⁠, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, ⁠Ellucian⁠

                    YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared

                    YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

                    • How is Ellucian helping higher education institutions adapt to changing student needs & expectations?
                    • What strategies is Jeff employing to drive innovation & growth at Ellucian?
                    • How is Ellucian balancing traditional degree programs with emerging non-degree credentials?
                    • What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading strategy at a major ed tech company in 2024?
                    • How is Jeff fostering a culture of student-centric innovation in higher education technology?
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                      Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                      ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

                      We make education YOUR business!


                      57 min
                    • 945: Banking on Change - with Teri Williams, President & COO, OneUnited Bank

                      It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

                      In this episode, #945, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

                      YOUR guest is ⁠Teri Williams⁠, President & COO, ⁠OneUnited Bank

                      YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

                      • How is OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the country, serving low to moderate income communities?
                      • What strategies is Teri employing to promote financial literacy & wealth building?
                      • How is OneUnited Bank balancing digital banking with maintaining a community presence?
                      • What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a Black-owned bank in 2024?
                      • How is Teri fostering a culture of innovation & collaboration between banking & education?
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                        The extended ad-free conversation ONLY for subscribers includes:

                        • Teri's insights on the importance of Black-owned banks
                        • Her vision for the future of financial literacy & education
                        • Thoughts on balancing traditional banking with innovative technology
                        • Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

                          Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                          ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

                          We make education YOUR business!


                          39 min
                        • 944: Breaking the Social Capital Barrier - with Aimée Eubanks Davis⁠, Founder & CEO, ⁠Braven

                          It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

                          In this episode, #944, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

                          YOUR guest is ⁠Aimée Eubanks Davis⁠, Founder & CEO, ⁠Braven

                          YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

                          • How is Braven partnering with universities to serve first-generation & low-income students?
                          • What strategies is Aimée employing to build social capital & career readiness?
                          • How is Braven balancing employer needs with providing a well-rounded education?
                          • What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a nonprofit in higher education in 2024
                          • How is Aimée fostering a culture of innovation & collaboration between universities & employers?
                          • Listen in to #EdUp!

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                            The extended ad-free conversation ONLY for subscribers includes:

                            • Aimée's insights on employer perspectives regarding college degrees
                            • Her vision for the future of higher education & workforce development
                            • Thoughts on balancing skills-based hiring with the value of a bachelor's degree
                            • Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

                              Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                              ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

                              We make education YOUR business!


                              38 min
                            • 943: Stackable, Packable, Trackable - with Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg, President, Athens State University

                              It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

                              In this episode, #943, President Series #296, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

                              YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg⁠, President, ⁠Athens State University

                              YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

                              • How is Athens State University serving upper-division & adult learners?
                              • What strategies is Catherine employing to assess prior learning & offer flexible degree options?
                              • How is Athens State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education?
                              • What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading an upper-division institution in 2024?
                              • How is Catherine fostering a culture of innovation & strategic planning at Athens State?
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                                Extended conversation ONLY for subscribers includes:

                                • Catherine's journey to becoming a university president
                                • Her perspective on the future of higher education
                                • Insights on leading a 200-year-old institution that has reinvented itself multiple times
                                • Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

                                  Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                  ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

                                  We make education YOUR business!

                                  38 min
                                • 942: Bridging Community Colleges & Universities - with Dr. Harrison Keller⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board⁠, & Incoming President at the ⁠University of North Texas

                                  It’s YOUR time to #EdUp 

                                  In this episode, #942, President Series #295, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference

                                  YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Harrison Keller⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board⁠, & Incoming President at the ⁠University of North Texas

                                  YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Brenda Hellyer⁠, Chancellor, ⁠San Jacinto College

                                  YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson⁠, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee, ⁠San Jacinto College⁠,

                                  • How has Texas transformed its community college finance system?
                                  • What major accomplishments occurred during Harrison's tenure as Commissioner?
                                  • How is Texas using data to drive improvements in higher education?
                                  • What unique challenges & opportunities await Keller as he transitions to UNT?
                                  • How can universities & community colleges partner to meet workforce needs?
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                                    Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!

                                    Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

                                    ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

                                    We make education YOUR business!


                                    57 min

                                  About The EdUp Experience

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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.

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