The EdUp Experience

On this EdUp Experts episode, Justin Nguyen , CEO/Founder of GetChoGrindUp and a LinkedIn expert who receives over 200K views on his content each month, goes over the exact method on how creating content can be a unique differentiator when looking for a job. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes , Elizabeth Lei...

In this EdUp Embedded episode of The EdUp Experience, Giovanni Estrada , Founder, FLO-OPS and Dr. Joe Sallustio have a one-on-one about this new learning management system plug-in. They discuss how Giovanni came up with the idea, how it works and how it can be used in higher ed and beyond.  They also talk about how FLO-OPS can help with student engagement, retention and completion rates.&nbsp...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #29 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. David Finegold , President of Chatham University .  Dr. Finegold talks to us his school's rich, 150-year history, with a legacy of tackling the challenge of sustainability, voted as the greenest campus in the US. His university is also ranked # 3 in the US for undergraduate women's leadership and is de...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #28 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Dwaun Warmack , President of Claflin University .  In this episode, Dr. Warmack talks to us about his university's unique COVID-19 response, using a quick-pivot to online learning, an inclusive taskforce and community awareness. He also discusses his college's trailblazing role as the first to enter in...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #27 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Robert Davies , President of Central Michigan University .  In this episode, Dr. Davies talks to us about the new state of higher education and the word AND and its centrality in decision-making.  We also visit the concept of risk tolerance and why there has to be a choice for everyone moving forw...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , Joe and Liz talk with Bracken Darrell , CEO and President of global, multi-billion dollar, industry and market leader in the design and innovation of computer peripherals and software, Logitech .  Currently, Logitech is valued at over 12B dollars with a global reach so impactful that its products are sold in nearly every country in the world.  Bra...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #26 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Frank Dooley , Chancellor of Purdue University Global. In this episode, Dr. Frank Dooley talks to us about the RESPONSIBILITY of our faculty to mentor students.  Frank dives deep into the concept of mentoring and what the investment in mentoring yields in terms of quality outcomes.  Additionally,...

In this EdUp Embedded episode of T he EdUp Experience , Dr. Wallace Pond , Partner at Top Gun Ventures LLC , and Dr. Joe Sallustio have a one-on-one about a variety of higher education topics. They discuss some of Wallace’s blog posts that highlight how Covid accelerated higher education’s winners and losers. They also talk about what higher education leadership should look like DC & AC (Durin...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Larry Schall, President of the New England Commission on Higher Education.  After a successful 15 year career as a university President, Dr. Schall took over the 220+ institutional accreditation body in July of 2020.  He discusses model changes, how higher education is seeing record movement, and why expense control is hard (but could be the...

**We had just a few audio challenges in this episode, but hope you will stick with it in a few spots because the content is amazing** This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #25 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Brown , President of Kentucky State University .   In this episode, Dr. Christopher Brown talks to us about how the public is rediscovering the role and...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience , Joe and Liz talk with Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, President of the Association of American College and Universities.  Lynn advocates for the relevancy of liberal arts education, the value of higher education and the impact higher education institutions have on society, and why diversity, equity, and inclusion is the major focus for AACU and it's over 1000 me...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #25 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Claudia Schrader the President of Kingsborough Community College .  Dr. Schrader describes her student-first, success and retention model with a focus on the diverse student body she serves, that consistently ranks among the leading community colleges in the country in associate degrees awarded to mino...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #24 - In this episode, we welcome the Chancellor of the City University of New York , Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez .  There are some guests that we could talk to forever, and Dr. Rodriguez is one of those people.  He talks about how CUNY is an anchor in the New York community - not only do they provide a cost-effective and workforce read...

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about how using sticky notes can help online instructors if/when they need to pivot during a class session.   Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes , Elizabeth Leiba , and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #23 - In this episode, we welcome the President of Georgian Court University , Dr. Joseph Marbach . Dr. Marbach shares his passion for higher education with a higher purpose, as he explains his process for instituting several measures to support student financial needs, well-being, and success with a tuition freeze, food pantry on campus, grant...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #22 - In this episode, we welcome the President of Unity College , Dr. Melik Peter Khoury . Melik talks to us about how Unity College provides their students with options on how, when and where they want to learn. He also discusses why he began to heavily invest in technology over 6 years ago to remove the false dichotomy of in-person and remot...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Heather Perfetti , President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education about how the accreditor works with institutions to help make them better.  Institutions are facing a more complex environment than ever before, which includes institutional mobility, a focus on collaborations and partnerships, and creating innovative futur...

In this episode of EdUp Embedded, Dr. D-L Stewart , Professor and Co-Chair at Colorado State University talks to Elizabeth about Justice as a central element in the fight for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. He provides practical definitions and actionable strategies on the key essential concepts for social justice warriors, allies, individuals and organizations committed to change.  He also...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #21 - In this episode, we welcome the President of the University of Puerto Rico, Dr. Jorge Haddock.  Jorge talks to us about the resistance of the island of Puerto Rico and how the people have come together given significant challenges.  He highlights how the University of Puerto Rico is serving BIPOC populations and how changing qui...

It's time to EdUp! On this EdUp Elites episode, Stephanie Scott , a 2020 graduate of Georgia State University , talks about her enrollment experience, passion project and her thoughts on the future of education. Learn more about her writings at https://www.clippings.me/siscott Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Frey...

In this EdUp Embedded episode of T he EdUp Experience , Dr. James Toscano and Dr. Joe Sallustio have a one-on-one conversation about the Tuition Payer Bill of Rights  Championed by Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust , the  Tuition Payer Bill of Rights ™ is a series of long-overdue consumer protections that, among other fundamental rights, will ensure that consumers...

In this episode of EdUp Embedded, Dr. Eric James Stephens , Founder of HireHigherEd talks to Elizabeth about his goal to create an academic community for job hunters to share resources after being displaced by the COVID-19 health crisis. He started with an initial, free, two-day live-streamed event in August, with over 50 speakers, 9 live-streamed thought leader panels, nearly 20 workshops, and ov...

This is The EdUp Experience, President Series Episode #20 - On this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Martha Saunders , President of the University of West Florida .  Martha talks to us about how UWF has handled the higher education year of disruption, and she discusses how her team considered their reopening plan.  She also discusses why it was so advantageous that UWF...

This is The EdUp Experience, President Series Episode #19 - On this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Richard Schneider , President Emeritus at Norwich University .  Hear him talk about how the higher education community should look at Vermont when planning to adjust for Covid.  He also talks about, among other things, why Covid should be treated like an enemy and why c...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Andrew Flagel , President of the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metro Area .  Andrew began his appointment on July 13, 2020 in the midst of the CV-19 crisis.  Hear him talk about how the 17 universities of the consortia work together for the common good.  The value in this episode is how Andrew breaks down the valu...