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

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Oct 18, 2026

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Episodes

How One State System Is Using Data To Stop Students From Dropping Out - with Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino, Chancellor, Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education 13.05.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #367 ,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠  ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino , Chancellor,  Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) YOUR cohost is  Laura Ipsen ,  President & CEO of   Ellucian YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dr. Joe Sallustio How is PASSHE keeping education...

How Prison Education & Micro-Credentials Will Transform Higher Education's Future - Dr. Jesse Mason, Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs, Minnesota State 12.05.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, sponsored by  Coursedog , YOUR guest is  Dr. Jesse Mason , Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs,  Minnesota State YOUR cohost is  Bridget Moran , Senior Content Manager at  Coursedog YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi Blinco How is Minnesota State creating pathways for diverse student populations? What drives successful co...

What Makes Vanderbilt's Approach to Academic Integrity Unique in the Age of AI - with G.L. Black, Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Vanderbilt University 09.05.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs , YOUR guest is  G.L. Black , Vice Provost for Student Affairs & Dean of Students,  Vanderbilt University YOUR cohost is  Bradley Em i, Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does G.L. Black define academic integrity & its student-led...

How This University President Accelerated Institutional Change in Just 9 Months - with Dr. Matt VandenBerg, President, Ohio Wesleyan University 08.05.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #366 ,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. Matt VandenBerg , President,  Ohio Wesleyan University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Ohio Wesleyan leading with boldness & kindness in today's higher education landscape? Why does OWU intentionally keep all incoming...

This Framework Will Transform Your Storytelling Power Forever - with Dr. Danny Brassell, Co-Founder, The WellCrafted Workshop 07.05.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. Danny Brassell , Co-Founder,  The WellCrafted Workshop YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Jodi Blinco How can you transform your personal experiences into powerful business stories? Why is clarity the essential first step in crafting an effective presentation? How does focusing on...

How AI & Brain Architecture Are Reshaping the Future of Higher Education - with Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr., President, Southern Oregon University 06.05.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #365 ,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon   YOUR guest is  Dr. Richard J. Bailey, Jr ., President,  Southern Oregon University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is SOU navigating challenges in today's higher education landscape? What makes Ashland, Oregon &...

How The Community Solution is Transforming Academic Integrity Across Six Campuses - with Dr. Cherron R. Hoppes, Chief Academic Officer, The Community Solution Education System 02.05.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs , YOUR guest is  Dr. Cherron R. Hoppes , Chief Academic Officer,  The Community Solution Education System YOUR cohost is  Bradley Em i, Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Hoppes define academic integrity & its relationsh...

What This Appalachian University Did to Build 3 Medical Schools & Revitalize a Region - with Dr. Burton Webb, President, University of Pikeville 01.05.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #364 ,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon & EDUP Xcelerated Excellence YOUR guest is  Dr. Burton Webb , President,  University of Pikeville YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How are rural institutions serving as economic catalysts in Appalachia? Why is retainin...

Why This Consultant Donated His Entire Business to a University - with Frank Casagrande, Senior Consultant, & Dr. David Bauer, Director, Casa Grande Institute for Higher Education Effectiveness 30.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guests are  Frank Casagrande , Senior Consultant, &  Dr. David Bauer,  Director,  Casa Grande Institute for Higher Education Effectiveness YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How did Frank Casagrande donate his consulting firm to  Viterbo University ? What unique credibility com...

Will This AI Tool Solve Higher Ed's Enrollment Crisis? - with Matt Foran, Founder & CEO, KnowMeQ 29.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Matt Foran , Founder & CEO,  KnowMeQ YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Jodi Blinco How can AI tools transform credit for prior learning in higher education? Why is knowing oneself the most important "Q" for career success? How does simplifying prior learning assessment i...

AI for Learning vs. AI for Productivity - with Mike Larsen, CEO, Studiosity 28.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Mike Larsen , CEO,  Studiosity YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio What is AI for learning versus AI for productivity? How is Studiosity providing learning-focused AI solutions globally? How can institutions implement AI that enhances critical thinking rather than replacin...

What Makes an Effective AI Policy? - with Dr. Elizabeth Skomp, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs, Stetson University 24.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs , YOUR guest is  Dr. Elizabeth Skomp , Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs,  Stetson University YOUR cohost is  Bradley Em i, Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Skomp define academic integrity & its s...

Why Trade Schools Are More Popular Than the Ivy League - with Brady Colby, Head of Market Research, Validated Insights 23.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Brady Colby , Head of Market Research,  Validated Insights YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How are trade schools reaching the "hockey stick" growth phase? Why do trade schools now have higher favorability than Ivy League institutions? How are revenues growing...

How One College Increased Retention by 5% Through Mobile Technology - with Dr. Anne Clancy, National Executive, Higher Education Strategy, T-Mobile 22.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. Anne Clancy , National Executive, Higher Education Strategy,  T-Mobile YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is T-Mobile helping close the digital divide in higher education? What makes ubiquitous connectivity essential for today's students? How can universities...

What Every University President Should Know About Growth - with Dr. David K. Wilson, President, Morgan State University 21.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #363 ,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  Dr. David K. Wilson , President,  Morgan State University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How did Morgan State grow from 7,200 to 11,000 students? What drives infrastructure & capital investment of $2 b...

Why Due Process Matters in Academic Integrity Cases - with Jake Kasper⁠, Assistant Director, Office of Student Support & Accountability, Student Life & Engagement, ⁠Michigan State University⁠ 16.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  Pangram Labs , YOUR guest is  Jake Kasper , Assistant Director, Office of Student Support & Accountability, Student Life & Engagement, Michigan State University YOUR cohost is  Bradley Em i, Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does...

What It Really Takes to Turn Around a University - with Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, President, Friends University 16.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #362 ,  (Powered By  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ ), & brought to YOU by  HigherEd PodCon YOUR guest is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Amy Bragg Carey , President,  Friends University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Friends University serving as a talent importer for Wichita? What drives program development in response to industr...

LIVE from Ellucian LIVE 2025 - with Dr. John O'Brien⁠, President, & ⁠Dr. Jenay Robert⁠, Senior Researcher, ⁠EDUCAUSE⁠ 15.04.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded LIVE from  Ellucian LIVE 2025  in Orlando, Florida, YOUR guests are  Dr. John O'Brien , President, & Dr. Jenay Robert , Senior Researcher, EDUCAUSE YOU cohost is Dr. Chris Moloney ⁠ , Principal Strategic Specialist,  ⁠ Ellucian YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ How is EDUCAUSE serving as a trusted advisor for higher educati...

Why Higher Ed Must Defend Its Value in the Age of AI - with Dr. Steve Peterson, President, Bluefield University 15.04.2025

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

Will Consumer-Focused Colleges Win the Future? - with Dr. Frank Shushok, President, Roanoke College 14.04.2025

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

Why No College is Too Big to Fail - with Dr. Paula Langteau, President, When Presentation College Closed 13.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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...

How Quality Matters is Revolutionizing Online Education - with Deb Adair, CEO, Quality Matters 13.04.2025

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

What These Former Students Wish They Knew Before Their College Closed - with Christine Manika & Nathan Stroup, Students When St. Joseph’s College Closed 13.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 & Uni...

LIVE from the InsightsEDU 2025 Conference - with Bethany Moran, Sr. VP of Business Development, Tracy Kreikemeier, Chief Relationship Officer, & Greg Clayton, President, EducationDynamics 13.04.2025

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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...

Why Teaching With AI—Not Against It—Is the Future of Academic Integrity - with Dr. Robert Prickett, Professor & Dean of College of Arts & Sciences, Gardner-Webb University 11.04.2025

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's YOUR time to #EdUp 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 Em i, Cofounder & CTO,  Pangram Labs YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does Dr. Prickett define academic integrity...

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