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

188: Doubling Down on Residential Experience - with Dr. Sean Decatur, President, Kenyon College 06.04.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #61. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. Sean Decatur ,   President at Kenyon College !  With a recent 100M gift, Sean and Kenyon College are doubling down on the residential experience.  Sean believes that liberal arts institutions are critical to a bright future - these institutions teaching writing...

187: The Partially Connected Experience - with Chris Bunio, Former Sr. Director Higher Education, Microsoft 05.04.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element451 , we talk with Chris Bunio , Former Sr. Director Higher Education , Microsoft . Chris talks to us about the rapid growth of MS Teams during Covid - by thousands as a percentage.  Microsoft has been intentional to simplify life for faculty and students - they are looking at student engagement and student success as...

186: Solving Problems First - with Don A. Wettrick, CEO, President, STARTedUP Foundation 03.04.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Don A. Wettrick CEO, President at the STARTedUP Foundation . Don talks us about how (and why) we can incorporate entrepreneurship in middle and high school. He also discuses his take on the difference between being clever and innovative. Listen in to hear a very innovative practical example of a win...

185: The $2 Billion Evolution of Online Learning - with Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian 31.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by MDT Marketing , we talk with Laura Ipsen , President and CEO at Ellucian . Laura talks to us about how Ellucian guides over 2,700 customers in more than 50 countries—improving operations and enhancing the user experience for their faculties, staff, and over 20 million students. She explains how her organization provides support to ins...

184: An Open Marketplace Inspires Choice - with Mathew Jacobson, Founder, Ducere Global Business School 30.03.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #60. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Mathew Jacobson , Founder , Ducere Global Business School ! Mat talks to us about how Ducere is working to create the most industry-relevant degrees anywhere in the world.  They are designed with hundreds of world leaders providing input into the curriculum and relevance in...

183: Rah Rah Revenue - with Cooper Jones, Co-Founder/CEO, Rah Rah 29.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with, Cooper Jones , Co-Founder and CEO at Rah Rah ! Cooper talks to us about Rah Rah, which brings connectivity engagement, and value to students - focusing on the student is what Rah Rah is all about. Where do I go? What do I do now? These are common questions that cause uncertainty and frustration for stud...

182: What’s Going On With K-12 - with Christopher Rinkus, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education 27.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Christopher Rinkus , Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education, U.S. Department of Education ! Chris talks to us about a variety of topics mostly in the K-12 space. He talks about funding, parent involvement, academic preparation and much more. Listen to learn what’s going on with K-12 educatio...

181: Study Abroad - with Dr. Alyssa Nota, President/CEO, USAC 24.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Dr. Alyssa Nota , President/CEO, University Studies Abroad Consortium USAC ! Apologies for the spotty audio in this episode. According to Alyssa, there is still tremendous demand for studying abroad. Despite covid, study abroad is still possible - USAC prepares students to go abroad and Alyssa and team under...

180: Family Values & Culture - with Marc Jerome, President, Monroe College 23.03.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #59. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Marc Jerome , President , Monroe College ! Marc talks to us about the importance of looking at career rather than sector.  The quality of his institution is measured by student preparation for employment and earnings amidst low debt, not tax status.  Marc further states...

179: Career Services for Life - with Peter Cohen, President, University of Phoenix 22.03.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #58. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Peter Cohen , President, University of Phoenix !  According to Peter, the future is about microbursts of learning - which will change modalities, time frames, and degree expectations for all.  Because careers will span longer than they used to, career colleges (and...

178: Risk Assessment and Response Plans - with James A. DeMeo, CEO, Venue Risk Management 20.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with James A. DeMeo , CEO, Venue Risk Management!  As the world adjusts to a world post-corona virus world and begins to repopulate venues for sports and entertainment, risk assessment and security measures are of critical importance.  James talks to us about the necessity for institutions of higher...

177: A Focus on Completion - with Dr. Bridget Burns, Executive Director, The University Innovation Alliance 17.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Dr. Bridget Burns , Executive Director of the University Innovation Alliance.  Helping low-income, first-generation, and students of color is not something universities have typically been good at.  The University Alliance is focused on completion - who is completing and who is not.  Higher ed...

176: The Impact of the University of Florida - with Dr. W. Kent Fuchs, President, University of Florida 16.03.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #57. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. W. Kent Fuchs , President at the University of Florida !  We are joined by special guest host John Farrar , Director of Education at Google .  We talk to Dr. Fuchs about the impact of the University of Florida, both on students and the local economy.  Kent disc...

175: Trust is a Strategic Asset - with Henry Stoever, President & CEO, AGB 15.03.2021

In this EdUp Embedded episode, sponsored by FRANK ., Joe talks one-on-one with the President and CEO of the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) , Henry Stoever .  Henry gives an absolute masterclass regarding higher education governing boards.  He discusses the three main components of effective board operations - composition, mindset, and action.  The macro roles of an effective...

174: End-to-End Solutions for Learners - with Glen Patterson, Co-Founder, WorkSchool 13.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by The Evolllution , we talk with Glen Patterson , Co-Founder, WorkSchool .  WorkSchool connects the learner to aggregated certificate programs, then connects the earned skill to employment opportunities.  Hear Glen talk about the necessity of offering students valuable learning opportunities without becoming frustrated.  ...

173: True or False: The FAFSA is Simple! - with Charlie Javice, Founder & CEO, Frank 10.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Charlie Javice , Founder & CEO, Frank .  This episode is action-packed.  We discuss the simplification of the FAFSA.  It's so much easier now, right?  Hear Charlie talk about why completing the FAFSA, even amongst the recent governmental simplification, isn't so simple.  Colleges...

172: Tectonic Shifts in College Advising - with Dr. Angel Pérez, CEO, National Association for College Admission Counseling 09.03.2021

In this fantastic episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by Element 451 , we talk with Dr. Angel Perez , CEO of the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) .  NACAC has over 16,000 members across the world focused on admissions counseling for college and university campuses.  Angel discusses the tectonic shifts in college admissions advising - from varsity blue...

171: The Digital Divide and Rural Electrification - with Dr. Jon Bauer, President, East Central College 08.03.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #56. In this EdUp Embedded episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. Jon Bauer , President, East Central College !  Joe talks one on one with Jon about the redefinition of higher education post-pandemic.  Jon talks about the changes to distance education including splitting time between seated and remote learning. &nbsp...

170: Fewer 4 Year Degrees - with Josh Moody, Reporter, U.S. News 07.03.2021

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by MDT Marketing , we have the honor of speaking with Josh Moody , Education Reporter at U.S. News ! Josh talks to us about a variety of topics, including which country most students are interested in visiting during their gap year, the non-appeal of online programs for high school students and the importance of private public partnerships...

169: BONUS: EdUp Experts: Danielle Shelton, Founder, LitWorks4u - Tips and Tricks in the Online Classroom 06.03.2021

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what some tips and tricks in the online classroom! Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u and listen to her Tips and Tricks for Online Instructors podcast, part of The EdUp Experience Network! Thanks so much for tuning in.  Join us again next time for another episode!  Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes , Elizabeth Leiba...

168: Sustainable Fashion, the Global Perspective - with Ruby Veridiano, Paris Ambassador, Remake 03.03.2021

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by MDT Marketing , we have the honor of speaking with Ruby Veridiano , Paris Ambassador, Remake !  Ruby talks to us about the fashion industry - how workers in some countries are exploited, and why sustainable fashion is a necessary piece of education that colleges and universities need to deliver to students.  The fashion indust...

167: The Modern Campus - with Brian Kibby, CEO, Modern Campus 02.03.2021

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by EvoLLLution , we have the honor of speaking with Brian Kibby , CEO, Destiny Solutions Inc. & OmniUpdate !  We have an EdUp Exclusive for you in this episode - Brian Kibby announces the merging of Destiny Solutions Inc. and OmniUpdate into a new single organization called MODERN CAMPUS!  Brian details the need for Modern Ca...

166: Students are NOT a Line Item - with Dr. Stanton F. McNeely III, President, University of Holy Cross 01.03.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #55. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Dr. Stanton F. McNeely III , President, University of Holy Cross !  Stanton talks to us about the importance of FIT from the student perspective.  In a fascinating exchange, Stanton talks about how institutions trend toward elitism over time as they become more inwardly...

165: A Marketing Silver Bullet? - with Claire Foster, Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations, Regent University 24.02.2021

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience , sponsored by MDT Marketing , we have the honor of speaking with Claire Foster , Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations, Regent University !  The job of a VP of Marketing and Communications has never been more important - hear Clair talk with us about how she is managing what has been an unprecedented time for communications.  ...

164: Clarity of Mission - with Carlos Penaloza, Chancellor at Leeward Community College 23.02.2021

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #54. In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing , we welcome Carlos Penaloza , Chancellor at Leeward Community College !  The Island of Hawaii has seen ups and downs during COVID.  Carlos talks to us about how they have handled the pandemic, but how his focus is now shifting to sustainable systems and workforce development. &nbsp...

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