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

813: How to Rapidly Expand Programs to Meet Economic Needs - with Dr. Muhammad Al-Saggaf, President, King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) 20.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #261 YOUR guest is  Dr. Muhammad Al-Saggaf , President, King Fahd University for Petroleum & Minerals ( KFUPM) YOUR host is  Dr. Joe Sallustio Want advice on how to gain faculty & student buy-in during transitions? How does KFUPM develop entrepreneurial job creators & not job fillers? How does KFUPM recruit globally & achie...

812: Press Start for Success - with Philip Courtney, CEO, Urban Arts, & Cynthia Williams⁠, President, ⁠Wizards of the Coast⁠ & ⁠Hasbro Gaming⁠ 19.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guests are Philip Courtney , CEO, Urban Arts , & Cynthia Williams , President, Wizards of the Coast & Hasbro Gaming YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   Why do we need more gaming in schools? Want to explore the science behind gaming's impact on learning & human devel...

811: What Makes a College Stand Out - with Leocadia I. Zak, President, Agnes Scott College 14.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #260 YOUR guest is  Leocadia I. Zak , President, Agnes Scott College YOUR guest co-host is  Sania Khan , Vice President, Innovation, Ellucian YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   What key elements contribute to a distinctive & high-impact student experience? Why is creative problem-...

810: How to Combat Poor College Money Habits - with Robin Saks Frankel, Lead Editor, Credit Cards, USA Today 13.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Robin Saks Frankel , Lead Editor, Credit Cards, USA Today YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   Why can't schools alone fix the money skills gap? Want to get tips for avoiding credit card marketing traps, maximizing financial aid, & encouraging good credit card behav...

809: How to Create an Effective Board - with Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman Americas, JLL 12.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Herman Bulls , Vice Chairman Americas, JLL YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Bill Pepicello , former President at the  University of Phoenix  & host of  EdUp Insights ! YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   What are some insider tips on constructing a high-performing yet sustainable board? What are a few innovative ways hi...

808: How to Build a Connected Campus Community - with Dr. Jonathan Koppell, President, Montclair State University 07.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #259 YOUR guest is Dr. Jonathan Koppell , President, Montclair State University YOUR guest co-host is  Cole Clark , Managing Director, Higher Education, Deloitte ⁠ YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson ,  Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at   San Jacinto College , YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024...

807: How AI is Changing the Student Experience - with Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover, President, Houston Community College - Southeast 06.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #259 YOUR guest is Dr. Frances Villagran-Glover , President, Houston Community College - Southeast YOUR guest co-host is  Chike Aguh , Senior Advisor, The Project on Workforce,  Harvard University  & Former Chief Innovation Officer,  U.S. Department of Labor YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 20...

806: What Creates Enduring University Partnerships - with Dr. Joianne L. Smith, President, Oakton College, & Anne Brennan, Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs & College Transitions 05.02.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #258 YOUR guests are Dr. Joianne L. Smith , President, Oakton College , & Anne Brennan , Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs & College Transitions YOUR guest co-host is  Dr. William Heineman , President, North Shore Community College YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  Insi...

805: What's Driving the College Value Debate - with Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, Director & Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce 31.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is  Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale , Director & Research Professor, Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce YOUR guest co-host is  Dr. Chuck Ambrose ⁠ , Senior Education Consultant,   ⁠ Husch Blackwell ⁠ YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   What are some politic...

804: EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series - w/ Dr. Helen Zaikina-Montgomery, President, Leech Lake Tribal College, & Anna Sheppard, President, White Earth Tribal & Community College 30.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #256 & 257,  &   part of an EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series, YOUR guests are  Dr. Helen Zaikina-Montgomery , President, Leech Lake Tribal College , & Anna Sheppard , President, White Earth Tribal & Community College YOUR hosts are  Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠  &  Dr. Erica J Moore , Vice President for...

803: How to Revolutionize Education Access - with Chris Lowery⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Indiana Commission for Higher Education⁠ 29.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is  Chris Lowery , Commissioner, Indiana Commission for Higher Education YOUR guest co-host is  Dr. Chuck Johnson , President at  Vincennes University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   How did Indiana auto-enroll over 46,000 students into financial aid programs? Why did tying gr...

802: Keys to Longevity in Higher Ed Leadership - with Dr. Vince Boudreau, President, City College (CUNY) 25.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #255 YOUR guest is  Dr. Vince Boudreau , President, City College (CUNY) YOUR guest co-host is  Dr. Christine Mangino , President,  Queensborough Community College YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   How should College Presidents navigate pressures & politics to sustain...

801: Why Speed Matters More Than Ever - with Dale Vander Wall, Higher Education Industry Advisor, Salesforce 24.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is  Dale Vander Wall , Higher Education Industry Advisor, Salesforce YOUR guest co-host is  Dr. Jason Altmire , CEO,  Career Education Colleges & Universities (CECU) YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   How can YOU drive speed & innovation in Higher Education? What is neede...

800: How to Create a Seamless Classroom Experience - with Steve Daly, CEO, Instructure 23.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is  Steve Daly , CEO, Instructure YOUR guest co-host is  Chike Aguh , Senior Advisor, The Project on Workforce,  Harvard University  & Former Chief Innovation Officer,  U.S. Department of Labor YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   How can technology make education more equitabl...

799: What YOU Need to Know About Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) - with Chase Griffin, UCLA Quarterback, & 2X National NIL Athlete of the Year 22.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, YOUR guest is  Chase Griffin , UCLA Quarterback, & 2X National NIL Athlete of the Year YOUR guest cohost is  Rob Westervelt , VP of Strategy & Innovation,  Lindenwood University YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   What does the new era of student athlete branding & compensation l...

798: LIVE from Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM)⁠⁠ 2023 - with Mike Copening, CTO at Reformed Theological Seminary 17.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, recorded LIVE from  ⁠⁠⁠ Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM) ⁠⁠⁠⁠  2023 conference in Orlando, Florida YOUR guest is ⁠⁠⁠ Mike Copening , CTO at Reformed Theological Seminary YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠ Listen in to #EdUp! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team -  ⁠⁠⁠ Elvin F...

797: EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series - with Dr. Cynthia Lindquist, President, Cankdeska Cikana Community College, & Dr. Sandra Boham, President, Salish Kootenai College 17.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, President Series #253 & 254, & part of an EdUp Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) Mini Series, YOUR guests are Dr. Cynthia Lindquist , President, Cankdeska Cikana Community College , & Dr. Sandra Boham , President, Salish Kootenai College YOUR hosts are Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ & Dr. Erica J Moore , Vice President for Indigenous Institutio...

796: How to Build a University from Scratch - with Pano Kanelos, President, University of Austin 15.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #252 YOUR guest is  Pano Kanelos , President, University of Austin YOUR guest co-host is  Dr. Bill Pepicello , former President at the  University of Phoenix  & host of  EdUp Insights ! YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   What is The University of Austin? How will The U...

795: How to Lead Innovation in Higher Education - with Dr. Rich Wagner, President, Dunwoody College of Technology 10.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  President Series #251 YOUR guest is  Dr. Rich Wagner , President, Dunwoody College of Technology YOUR guest co-host is  Gregory Clayton , President, Enrollment Management Services,  EducationDynamics YOUR host is  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠ YOUR sponsors are  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   How do campus leaders foster innovation while maintaini...

794: What the University of the Future Could Look Like - with Catherine Friday, Oceania Managing Partner, Government & Health Sciences, & Global Education Leader, Ernst & Young (EY) 09.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Catherine Friday , Oceania Managing Partner, Government & Health Sciences, & Global Education Leader, Ernst & Young (EY) YOUR guest host is  Dr. Bill Pepicello , former President at the  University of Phoenix  & host of  EdUp Insights ! YOUR sponsors are Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   How can AI revolutionize Higher...

793: The BrandEd Education Model: What Happens When Big Brands Meet Higher Ed - with Brandon Busteed, CEO, BrandEd 08.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Brandon Busteed , CEO, BrandEd YOUR guest co-host is  Holly Owens , Host, EdUp EdTech YOUR host is  Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors is  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   What's the unique value proposition of big global brands who teach specialized programs? Why is relevant, hands-on learning key to getting students career-re...

792: Why HBCU Enrollment is Poised to Grow - with Andrea Horton, Chief Marketing Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund 03.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Andrea Horton , Chief Marketing Officer, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) YOUR guest co-host is  Catherine Shaw , Director - Strategy Consulting, Educator at  Tyton Partners YOUR host is  Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors is  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   How does TMCF build grit & perseverance in first-gen students? W...

791: Educating for Peace - with Olli-Pekka Heinonen, Director General, International Baccalaureate 03.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Olli-Pekka Heinonen , Director General, International Baccalaureate YOUR guest co-host is  Chike Aguh , Senior Advisor, The Project on Workforce, Harvard University & Former Chief Innovation Officer,  U.S. Department of Labor YOUR host is ⁠ Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson ,  Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee at   San...

790: How to Develop an Engaged Campus that Prepares Students for Citizenship - with Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly 01.01.2024

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Paul Glastris , Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly YOUR host is  Dr. Joe Sallustio ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors is  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   Are YOU looking to orient YOUR institution toward service, economic mobility, & societal responsibility? Do YOU want ideas on how to encourage students at YOUR college to participate in democ...

789: How to Navigate the Complex World of RFPs - Dr. Amanda Opperman, Co-Founder, Helios Education Lab 29.12.2023

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode,  YOUR guest is  Dr. Amanda Opperman , Co-Founder, Helios Education Lab YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUR sponsors is  Ellucian Live 2024  &  InsightsEDU   YOUR guest is  ⁠ Dr. Amanda Opperman ⁠ , Co-Founder, ⁠ Helios Education Lab Want to learn the insider secrets of Request for Proposal (RFP) writing & responding? Curious how cooperative contra...

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