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 to make connections on LinkedIn. If you're struggling to figure out how to make connections to increase your network, this is an episode for you.  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for ano...

This is The EdUp Experience, President Series Episode #18 - On this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Rich Dunsworth , President at University of the Ozarks .  Rich talks to us, among other topics, about why he decided to focus on his employees first when Covid hit and his thoughts on college students following new rules to help reduce the spread.  Richard L. Dunsworth, J.D...

This is The EdUp Experience , President Series Episode #17 - On this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Tony Digiovanni , President of Claremont Lincoln University .  Tony talks to us about the necessity of education with a socially conscious foundation, how a small private institution can be agile during this unprecedented time, and why it's important to price education right fo...

This is The EdUp Experience, President Series Episode #16 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Dan Mahony , President of Southern Illinois University System .  Dan began his role as President of SIU system on March 1st, 2020 right at the start of the CV19 pandemic as we know it.  He talks to us about the enormous financial impact the pandemic has had on his university system, including...

On this EdUp Elites episode, Marcus Towns , a 2020 graduate of Depaul University , talks about his enrollment experience, passion project and his thoughts on the future of education. 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 involved, leave us a comment...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, Mark Salisbury , Co-Founder/CEO of TuitionFit comes on to talk to Elizabeth about how the college search process should be enhanced.  Price comparisons, transparency, and the "offer" - is that a GOOD price?  How do students take information about tuition and negotiate the amount that they pay?  80% of institutions are negotiating with students...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #15 - Our guest on this episode is Marvin Krislov , President of Pace University .  Students have recently returned to Pace University - Marvin talks to us about the "Intrusive Advising" process Pace has created to stay in contact with students.  He also discusses the financial burden that comes with de-densyfying classrooms and...

On this EdUp Elites episode, Madison Furnas , a 2020 student at Arizona State University , talks about her enrollment experience, passion project and her thoughts on the future of education. Listen to her podcast gettingolden!  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...

This is The Ed Up Experience President Series, Episode #14 - In this episode, hear Dr. Mel Netzhammer , Chancellor - Washington State University Vancouver.  In this episode, hear Mel talk about how students are really (still) in the grieving stage as their summer and now fall semesters are disrupted.  Mel also talks about why he thinks University Presidents should do more to communicate...

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #13 - In this episode, hear Dr. Ward Ulmer talk about the importance of creating access to higher education and how Walden University is delivering Education for Good.  He also discusses the regulatory environment surrounding for-profit education and why there is a necessity of institutional choice.  Wondering about student services f...

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 to create the perfect LinkedIn profile. If you're struggling to figure out how to create a profile that stands out and is seen by recruiters, this is an episode for you. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again...

The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #11 - In this episode, we welcome the Chancellor of Keiser University , Dr. Art Keiser .  Dr. Keiser is also Chairman of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality & Integrity (NACIQI).  With over 4 decades of service in higher education, Art has grown Keiser University to be the largest independent college in the state of F...

The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #10 - On this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Mary Papazian , President at San Jose State University ,  Mary talks to us about working with local government and the community to address housing issues.  She also discusses enrollment trends at SJSU and what it's like to lead a large public university at the intersection of educa...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome the President & CEO of the Association for Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) , Steve Gunderson .  In recent years, for-profit colleges have seen declines and closures.  However, the sector remains strong and Steve discusses why the fighting among higher education sectors and the political targeting hurts America's abi...

On this EdUp Elites episode, Anthony Gazzola , a 2020 incoming Freshmen at Seton Hall University , talks about his enrollment experience, passion project and his thoughts on the future of education. 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 involved, le...

The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #9 - On this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Chris Roellke , the new President of Stetson University ,   Chris talks to us about the efforts higher education leaders can take during these difficult times to create trust and transparency amongst staff and students.  He also discusses efforts the President must take to ensur...

On this EdUp Elites episode, Mariela Lozano Porras , a 2020 student at Arizona State University , talks about her experience, passion project and her thoughts on the future of education.  Listen to her podcast Been there. Done that.  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. Jo...

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, Jeff Selingo talks to us about his book Who Gets In & Why: A Year Inside College Admissions , which will be published by Simon & Schuster in September 2020. It takes readers on a journey through the selection process from inside three admissions offices, revealing what really matters to the gatekeepers and how the ultimate decision is often based on...

On this EdUp Experts episode, Holly Owens talks about three pieces of advice from a veteran online instructor and instructional designer. These suggestions are easy to incorporate into your teaching strategies and design for your online course. Happy Learning! Learn more about Holly on her website at jollyholly.me  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Con...

Our guest on this episode is Chad Williamson , CEO and Founder of Fluid Education Inc. , an Online Program Management (OPM) organization that provides marketing, student support, curriculum development and faculty support to help universities build, launch and grow successful online programs. He provides some amazing insights on the pivot to online learning, workforce-partner initiatives, increasi...

Our guest on this episode is Laurie Weidner , a national award-winning strategic communications and reputation management consultant and 30-year education veteran.  She is the CEO of Parent Education Partners -- an educational consulting firm that crafts research-based, customized, culturally relevant solutions that enable higher education institutions to authentically engage all families to...

The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #8 - Dr. Creston Davis , Founder/CEO/Chancellor of the Global Center for Advanced Studies (GCAS) and GCAS College - Dublin , presents his new and innovative model of higher education - a decentralized education-venture technology and green business incubator co-owned by faculty, graduates and investors.   Listen to Creston talk about how low-cost...

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about Tips and Tricks to motivate the online learner that may be tuned out or turned off by the online environment. 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 invo...

The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #7 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. John Rainone , President of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College.  John is a seasoned senior executive with significant leadership experience in higher education, who is an entrepreneurial transformational leader with superb people, communication, and management skills. He talks to us about the inequities of t...

Our guest on this episode is Warren Kennard , Founder/CEO of ConnectEd Crowdsourced Education and Managing Director of Cahoot Learning . Warren talks to us about facilitating student engagement in online learning, the importance of upskilling and stackable credentials, and the state of higher ed in other countries besides the US. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another ep...