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In this episode, #902, brought to YOU by the ⁠Charles Koch Foundation⁠

YOUR guest is Eric Glustrom, CEO & Founder, Watson Institute

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

What fundamental disconnect between higher education outcomes & the needs of students & employers inspired Eric to found the Watson Institute back in 2013?

With major employers becoming the "new universities," how is the Watson Institute partnering with corporations to develop tailor-made talent programs?

Beyond training, how do the Watson Institute's fellowship programs foster purpose alignment, self-actualization, & long-term mentorship for rising leaders?

From a 99% skill application rate to 67% of alumni still connecting with mentors 10 years later, what outcomes demonstrate the Watson Institute's transformational impact?

As income alone is an incomplete metric, how is the Watson Institute redefining & measuring student success through the lens of self-actualization?

What key lessons has Eric learned about driving sustainable, systems-level change in education through an entrepreneurial approach?

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In this episode, #901, & President Series #283,

YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President, San José State University

YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Kirk Overstreet, President, John A. Logan College,

YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠ 

Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, how is San Jose State leveraging its unique location to provide students with cutting-edge learning experiences & career opportunities?

With major tech companies like Nvidia, Adobe, & Zoom just minutes away, how is San Jose State partnering with employers to co-create curriculum & embed classrooms in corporate spaces?

As a majority-minority institution serving many first-generation students, what strategies is San Jose State employing to build diverse talent pipelines into the tech industry?

Despite skepticism about the value of college, how is San Jose State demonstrating the transformative power of higher education, with outcomes like a 96% job placement rate?

From stackable credentials to accelerated master's programs, what innovative models is San Jose State exploring to make the path to a degree more flexible & affordable?

With the rapid advancements in AI & related fields, how is San Jose State staying agile in preparing students for the jobs of the future while also instilling timeless skills like critical thinking?

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In this episode, #900, & President Series #282,

YOUR guest is Deanne D’Emilio, President, Gwynedd Mercy University

YOUR cohost is Robert Ferrilli, CEO & Founder, Ferrilli

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio 

What perfect storm of factors are converging to create unprecedented challenges for higher ed leaders today, from enrollment declines to financial pressures?

How has Gwynedd Mercy's strong Mercy mission & 75-year legacy of female leadership prepared it to weather the current storm?

From a $31.5 million real estate deal to a $10 million gift for a healthcare innovation campus, how is Gwynedd Mercy investing in academic excellence & institutional resilience?

With a 96% placement rate & top 6% ranking for 10-year earnings, what is Gwynedd Mercy's "special sauce" for driving powerful student outcomes?

As institutions shutter in the competitive Philadelphia market, how can the nationwide network of Mercy colleges collaborate to chart a sustainable path forward?

What does the brewing "AI revolution" mean for Gwynedd Mercy's mix of liberal arts & professional programs, from nursing to computer science?

Amidst a dominant narrative of higher ed disruption & irrelevance, how can mission-driven institutions like Gwynedd Mercy reaffirm the transformative value of a college degree?

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Michelle Sobel, President, Unify America

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

How did Michelle's diverse background, from the Jellyvision creative team behind "You Don't Know Jack" to digital health solutions, shape her approach to fostering unity & collaboration at Unify America?

What is the Unify Challenge College Bowl, & how has it connected over 10,000 students across geographic & ideological differences for respectful conversations?

From staying curious to perspective-taking, what skills & norms does Unify America focus on imparting to students to equip them for bridging divides?

How are faculty incorporating the College Bowl into curricula across disciplines, & what benefits are they seeing in terms of student confidence & civic engagement?

With a new "deep dive" format focusing on a single topic like gun violence, how might Unify's model be adapted for healthcare students to build cultural competence?

As Unify America scales up with the goal of reaching every college student, what is Michelle's vision for the future of constructive dialogue on campus & beyond?

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In this episode, 

YOUR guest is Megan Eisenhard, Chief Growth Officer, University Credit Union

YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio

As a credit union founded by UCLA staff in 1951, how does University Credit Union provide tailored products & services to the university community?

With partnerships across the University of California system & beyond, what benefits can University Credit Union offer to university employees & students?

From budgeting basics to building credit, how is University Credit Union promoting financial literacy & wellness among students & young adults?

As NIL deals change the game for student-athletes, how can University Credit Union guide them in managing sudden influxes of money?

What are some of the key financial challenges facing universities & their constituents today, from affordable housing to loan consolidation?

Beyond serving individuals, how does University Credit Union give back to the broader university community through initiatives like fighting food insecurity & offering staff scholarships?

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In this episode, 

YOUR guest is Max Raphel, Investor & Co-Founder, TrendSights.ai

YOUR cohost is Cheryl Boeckman, Senior Vice President, Education, LeadSquared

YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio

What drove Max to start TrendSights.ai as an AI-first product to give marketers "superpowers" & support fast decision-making?

How does TrendSights.ai's platform enable real-time media monitoring, competitor tracking, & sentiment analysis across digital & traditional channels?

From automated reporting to an upcoming AI agent for data interpretation, how is TrendSights.ai helping resource-strapped marketing teams level up?

As marketing feels the impact of AI, how can the top 5-10% of visionary marketers leverage the technology to accelerate their work & change market positioning?

With many universities outsourcing marketing, how can tools like TrendSights.ai empower in-house teams to be more responsive & "in tune with the moment"?

From evolving value propositions to the role of AI, what does Max see for the future of higher education in a world of rapid change?

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In this episode, President Series #281,

YOUR guest is Riccardo Ocleppo⁠, CEO & Founder, ⁠OPIT - Open Institute of Technology

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

What inspired Riccardo to found OPIT, & how did his experience with the student community DoxCity influence that decision?

How is OPIT differentiating itself in the market by coupling fresh tech curricula with hands-on application & practice?

With AI transforming industries, how is OPIT integrating AI & related topics across its degree programs, including its unique Master's in Responsible AI?

As the half-life of skills shrinks, how can universities adapt quickly & provide lifelong learning opportunities beyond traditional degrees?

What lessons did Riccardo learn about brand-building & flexibility while growing DoxCity into a global community of 15 million students?

From expanding into research to offering PhDs, what is Riccardo's long-term vision for establishing OPIT as an innovative, well-rounded university?

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In this episode,

YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine

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

How is StraighterLine expanding access to higher education for all types of learners?

What innovations allow StraighterLine to provide affordable, low-risk courses that fit into students' busy lives?

How does StraighterLine partner with colleges & universities to help students persist & graduate on time?

From healthcare to early childhood education, what industry verticals & student populations does StraighterLine focus on serving?

With on-demand online courses, 24/7 tutoring, & wraparound supports, how is StraighterLine meeting learners where they are?

What does Dr. Smith see as the future of higher education, & how can institutions become more learner-centric?

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In this episode, President Series #280,

YOUR guests are Richard J. Pappas, President, & Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director, Casa Latina, Davenport University

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

YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio

How is Davenport University adapting to the changing needs & demographics of students, with initiatives like Casa Latina's bilingual degree programs aimed at serving the Latino community?

As the largest private non-profit university in Michigan, how is Davenport balancing career-focused education with lifelong learning & the liberal arts to prepare students for an evolving workforce?

What strategies has Davenport employed to dramatically improve student outcomes like graduation & retention rates, earning national recognition as a "transformational institution"?

How does Casa Latina leverage the strengths & meet the unique needs of bilingual, bicultural students & their families through a tailored educational approach?

From stackable credentials to flexible online/hybrid options, how is Davenport innovating its educational delivery & business model to expand access & affordability?

As traditional colleges struggle with relevance & value proposition, what lessons can be learned from Davenport's vision for a more agile, responsive, & inclusive future for higher education?

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In this episode, President Series #279, recorded LIVE from ⁠⁠Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM)⁠⁠⁠ 2024 conference in Dallas, Texas,

YOUR guest is ⁠⁠Dr. Brent Wallace, Chancellor, North Central Texas College

YOUR guest cohost is Jay Barrett, Vice President of Sales & Client Success, Jenzabar

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠

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