YOUR Higher Education Podcast

The EdUp Experience

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. LEARN MORE:edupexperience.comWe make education YOUR business!

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

What Every College Leader Can Learn from Rural University Innovation - with Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, President, Eastern Oregon University 06.07.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Stay ahead of the conversation in higher ed. Get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content by supporting Elvin & Joe for only $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year. YOU can also donate or gift a subscription at edupexperience.com In this episode,  President Series #378,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. K...

Why Banning AI in Schools Is Like Banning the Internet in 1995 - with Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Academic Strategy, Instructure 03.07.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is  Ryan Lufkin , Vice President of Global Academic Strategy,  Instructure   YOUR cohost is  Bradley Emi  ,  Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does Ryan define academic integrity in the age of AI & why t...

Why the Academic Mission is Losing to the Football Machine - with Jay Paterno, Former Coach, Penn State University, & Author of Blitzed 02.07.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Jay Paterno , Former Coach,  Penn State University , &  Author of Blitzed YOUR host is  Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host,  EdUp Accreditation Insights   How is the new 12-team playoff format affecting student-athletes' academic perf...

How AI-Powered Feedback is Doubling Student Completion Rates - with Gavin Cooney, CEO & Founder, Learnosity 01.07.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Gavin Cooney , CEO & Founder,  Learnosity  YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco ⁠ , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting,  ⁠ EducationDynamics   How is AI transforming assessment creation & feedback i...

Why Bemidji State's President Believes 'Our Why is Tied to Our Who' in Higher Education - with Dr. John L. Hoffman, President, Bemidji State University 29.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode,  President Series #377,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. John L. Hoffman , President,  Bemidji State University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How did Bemidji State navigate significant budget challenges?  What makes the university's student population un...

What Happens When You Make Academic Integrity Someone's Full-Time Job - Dr. Greer Murphy, Dir., Academic Integrity Office, UC Santa Cruz, & VP for Strategy, International Center for Academic Integrity 26.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is  Dr. Greer Murphy , Director, Academic Integrity Office,  UC Santa Cruz , & Vice President for Strategy at the   International Center for Academic Integrity   (ICAI) YOUR cohost is  Bradley Emi  ,  Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram L...

Why Education—Not Just Degrees—Should Be Higher Ed's North Star - with Dr. Donna Hodge, President, Fitchburg State University 25.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode,  President Series #375,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠  ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. Donna Hodge , President,  Fitchburg State University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠  Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Fitchburg State University serving its regional mission in a crowded higher ed marketplace?  What uni...

Will Global Classrooms Become the New Normal? - with Malcolm Youngren, President & Chief Executive Officer, Pacific College of Health and Science 25.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode,  President Series #376,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Malcolm Youngren , President & Chief Executive Officer,  Pacific College of Health and Science ⁠⁠ YOUR cohost is   ⁠ Kevin Harrington ⁠ ,  Co-Founder & CEO,   ⁠ Rize Education YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ E...

How GateWay Community College Juggles Clock Hours, Credits & Bachelor's Degrees Like "Chainsaws on Fire" - with Tom Nevill, Vice President of Academic Affairs, GateWay Community College 23.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, sponsored by  Coursedog YOUR guest is  Tom Nevill , Vice President of Academic Affairs,  GateWay Community College YOUR cohost is  Bridget Moran  , Senior Content Manager at  Coursedog YOUR host is  Dr. Joe Sallustio How does GateWay Community College manage complex program versions across clock hour, credit &amp...

What Global Universities Can Teach Us About AI & Academic Standards - with Dr. William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business, Westcliff University 19.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is  Dr. William Lightfoot , Dean, College of Business,  Westcliff University YOUR cohost is  Bradley Emi  ,  Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Lightfoot define academic integrity & why does...

Why Georgia Film Academy Is the Blueprint for Entertainment Education - with C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy 18.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! 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...

How a $22M Deficit Transformed into a Mission-Driven Renaissance at NJCU - with Andrés Acebo, President, New Jersey City University 17.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click  here  to support Elvin & Joe! 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 balance...

Why Every Interaction at YOUR College Either Builds or Breaks Student Dreams - with Dr. Arlene Rodríguez, Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, Middlesex Community College 16.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp Click here to support Elvin & Joe! 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...

What Makes Students Choose Integrity Over Shortcuts in the AI Era - with Dr. Adam Redhead, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction, Andrew College 12.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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? ...

Why Student Data Is Your Most Powerful Weapon Against the Enrollment Cliff - with Vanessa Roth Didyk, CEO, ZeeMee 11.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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...

Why 'Permission to Play' is the Leadership Secret of Silicon Valley's Top Community College Chancellor - with Lee Lambert, Chancellor & CEO, Foothill-De Anza Community College District 10.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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...

Why Most Higher Ed Technology Becomes Shelf Wear (& How to Fix It) - with Kim Fahey, Ceo, Collegis Education 09.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 i...

What Every Institution Should Know About AI-Powered Admissions - with Ashish Fernando, Chief Noise Maker, EDMO 06.06.2025

⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 se...

How Course Design Could Prevent Cheating - with Dr. Alejandra Dashe, Sr. Instructional Designer, Arizona State University 05.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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+...

How MedCerts is Solving the 106% Healthcare Turnover Crisis - with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships & Workforce Development, & Mark Adamo, SVP Enrollments & Student Experience, MedCerts 04.06.2025

⁠⁠⁠It's YOUR time to #EdUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Sa...

What Makes Transfer Work? - Dr. John Forbes, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Moorpark College 03.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by  Coursedog YOUR guest is  Dr. John Forbes , Vice President of Academic Affairs,  Moorpark College YOUR cohost is  Bridget Moran  , Senior Content Manager at  Coursedog YOUR host is  Dr. Joe Sallustio   How does Moorpark College achieve high transfer success rates?  What makes California's Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) effective?...

How Presidents Stay Motivated During Higher Ed's Most Challenging Era - with Dr. Steve Perez, President, California State University Chico 02.06.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #372,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. Steve Perez , President,  California State University Chico YOUR cohost is  Dr. Andrew Kim , Director of Psychiatry,  Timely Care YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Chico State serve students in California's rural North State...

How the 'Stoplight Approach' Could Solve AI Policy Challenges - with Christian Moriarty, Professor of Ethics & Law, Applied Ethics Institute, St. Petersburg College 29.05.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs, YOUR guest is  Christian Moriarty , Professor of Ethics & Law, Applied Ethics Institute,  St. Petersburg College YOUR cohost is  Bradley Emi  ,  Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does Christian define academic integrity from both legal & philosoph...

Why Employers—Not Students—Are the Real Clients at This Technical Institute - with Monica Llerena, President, CBT Technology Institute 28.05.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #371,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Monica Llerena , President,  CBT Technology Institute ⁠⁠ YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Laurie Shanderson , Host,  EdUp Accreditation Insights How did a family's immigrant journey lead to establishing a 36-year educational institution? What makes CB...

What Employers Will Pay $10,000 For - with Dr. Jeff Pittman, Chancellor, St. Louis Community College 27.05.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #370 ,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Jeff Pittman , Chancellor,  St. Louis Community College YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is St. Louis Community College experiencing enrollment recovery post-pandemic?  What role do community coll...

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