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

What If Higher Ed Leaders Turned INTO the Wind Instead of Running From It? - Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg, President, Towson University 11.02.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Mark R. Ginsberg , President,  Towson University In this episode,  President Series #444,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Brent Ramdin , CEO,  EducationDynamics YOUR host is  Dr. Jodi Blinco ⁠ , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting,  ⁠...

Are You 12 Months Behind on AI Visibility & Don't Even Know It? - with Rhea Vitalis, Vice President of Marketing, Everspring 10.02.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Rhea Vitalis , Vice President of Marketing,  Everspring In this episode, brought to you by  Career-Bond , YOUR co-host is  Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO,  Career-Bond YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠ How is AI creating a visibility crisis affecting enrollment when students search by skills, careers, & values instead of brand names, making even univ...

How This Higher Ed Journalist Tracks Innovation (& What He's Watching Next) - with Paul Fain, Journalist & Analyst, Founder of Work Shift (newsletter: The Job) 09.02.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Paul Fain , Journalist & Analyst, Founder of Work Shift (newsletter:  The Job ) In this episode, part of our EdUp Innovators Series, sponsored by  MindBank AI YOUR cohost is  Thomas Fetsch , CEO,   Integrity4Education YOUR host is  ⁠ Elvin Freytes ⁠ What makes a true innovator in higher ed, & how did leaders like Paul LeBlanc at SNHU & Michael Crow at...

Should Higher Ed Redesign Degrees Around ROI Instead of Tradition? - with Dr. Frank Sanchez⁠, President, ⁠Manhattanville University 05.02.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Frank Sanchez ⁠ , President,  ⁠ Manhattanville University In this episode,  President Series #443,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO,  Career-Bond YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Elvin Freytes How does Manhattanville, founded in 184...

What If Student Success Actually Means Nothing Unless You Define It? - with Dr. Bernard A. Polnariev, Vice President for Administrative Services, UCNJ 04.02.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Bernard A. Polnariev , Vice President for Administrative Services,  UCNJ In this episode, sponsored by the  ⁠⁠⁠ ELIVE 2026  Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is  ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does New Jersey's first community college serving 12,000 students...

Why AI Might Help Us Be Human Again - with Dr. Dave Schippers, the Chief Academic Officer and Provost, Walsh College 03.02.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Dave Schippers , the Chief Academic Officer and Provost,  Walsh College In this episode, sponsored by the  ⁠⁠⁠ ELIVE 2026  Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is  ⁠ Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco ⁠ , Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting,  ⁠ EducationD...

Why Are Companies Paying Students to Attend This Community College? - with Dr. Julius Sokenu, President, Moorpark College 02.02.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Julius Sokenu , President,  Moorpark College In this episode,  President Series #442,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Dr. Bernard A. Polnariev , Vice President for Administrative Services,  UCNJ YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 15,000 st...

If Facts Tell & Stories Sell, Why Is Higher Ed Still Using Facts? - with Dr. DeRionne Pollard, President & CEO, American Association of Community Colleges 29.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. DeRionne Pollard , President & CEO,  American Association of Community Colleges In this episode, sponsored by the  ⁠⁠⁠ ELIVE 2026  Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is  ⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ How does the leader of the nation's largest higher e...

What If Higher Ed Focused on Development Instead of Information Delivery? - with Dr. Stephen P. Johnson, Provost & Chief Academic Officer, Palm Beach Atlantic University 29.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Stephen P. Johnson , Provost & Chief Academic Officer,  Palm Beach Atlantic University In this episode, sponsored by the  ⁠⁠⁠ ELIVE 2026  Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Austin Doyle , Senior Partner Executive,  Knack YOUR host is  ⁠ Elvin Frey...

Can You Really Increase Quality, Decrease Cost & Expand Reach at Once? - with Alvin F. Meredith III, President, & Rob Garrett, Chief of Staff, Brigham Young University–Idaho 28.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Alvin F. Meredith III , President, &  Rob Garrett , Chief of Staff,  Brigham Young University–Idaho In this episode,  President Series #441,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by Studiosity YOUR cohost is  Troy Burnett , SVP & General Manager,  Studiosity YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a 25 year old university use a 3 track calendar...

What If Training Costs Were Costless for Employers & Debt Free for Students? - with Pierre Dubuc, Co-Founder & CEO, OpenClassrooms 27.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Pierre Dubuc , Co-Founder & CEO,  OpenClassrooms In this episode,  President Series #440,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO,  Career-Bond YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes How does OpenClassrooms, a public benefit corporati...

What If Your Data Had a Seat at the Cabinet Table? - with Dr. Madhavi Chandra, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Entrinsik 26.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Madhavi Chandra , Chief Product & Strategy Officer,  Entrinsik In this episode, sponsored by the  ⁠⁠⁠ ELIVE 2026  Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Dr. Karen Holding-Jordan , Dean of Records & Registration for Workforce Continuing Education, ...

How to Build the New Academy Through Creativity & Experimentation - with Dr. Joy Connolly, President, American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) 23.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Joy Connolly , President,  American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) In this episode, sponsored by the  ⁠⁠⁠ ELIVE 2026  Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Dr. LaNitra Berger , Associate Professor, History & Art History & Director of the Afr...

How Can Evaluations Become Messages Instead of Judgments? - with Kristine Goodwin, Strategic Project Manager for the President, North Shore Community College 22.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Kristine Goodwin , Strategic Project Manager for the President,  North Shore Community College In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR host is  ⁠ Elvin Freytes ⁠ How does a Hispanic serving institution with majority first generation students navigate AI by choosing not to fight the tidal wave but instead fig...

AI, Burnout, & the New Healthcare Workforce: UMA’s Plan to Rebuild Talent Pipelines - with April Neumann, Executive Vice President of Workforce Transformation, Ultimate Medical Academy 21.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  April Neumann , Executive Vice President of Workforce Transformation,  Ultimate Medical Academy  (UMA) In this episode, brought to you by  Career-Bond , YOUR co-host is  Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO,  Career-Bond YOUR host is  Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠ How does Ultimate Medical Academy, a not for profit institution with a 30 year history, 20,000 online stude...

How Higher Ed Leaders Are Getting AI Policy Wrong (& How to Fix It) - with Dr. David Hatami, Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer, EduPolicy.ai 20.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. David Hatam i, Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer,  EduPolicy.ai In this episode, sponsored by the  ⁠⁠⁠ ELIVE 2026  Conference in Denver, Colorado, April 19-22, & the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR cohost is  Dr. Michael Horowitz , Chancellor & Founder,  The Community Solution Education System...

Why Pennsylvania's Newest College Might Outlive Its Oldest Ones - with Susan R. Snelick, President, Northern Pennsylvania Regional College 19.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Susan R. Snelick , President,  Northern Pennsylvania Regional College In this episode,  President Series #439,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does Pennsylvania's only rural regional college serve 10 counties without a single c...

Why Insurance Companies & Universities Need the Same Technology Now - with Shouvik Paul, COO, Copyleaks 16.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Shouvik Paul , COO,  Copyleaks In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR cohost is  Thomas Fetsch , CEO,   Integrity4Education YOUR host is  ⁠ Elvin Freytes ⁠ How is CopyLeaks (named #153 on Inc. 5000 in 2025) bringing enterprise grade AI technology used by Bloomberg, Forbes, BBC & 450 plus companies to ov...

What 23 Years at 1 College Teaches About AI - with Dr. Robert Wilson, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, Cedar Crest College 15.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Robert Wilson , Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs,  Cedar Crest College In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR cohost is  Thomas Fetsch , CEO,   Integrity4Education YOUR host is  ⁠ Elvin Freytes ⁠ How does Cedar Crest College treat AI as a design issue rather than a policing problem by b...

How Does Serving the "Top 100%" Challenge Everything Higher Ed Measures? - with Dr. Edward Bush, President, Cosumnes River College 14.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Edward Bush , President,  Cosumnes River College In this episode,  President Series #438,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a community college president lead the 9th most diverse institution in the nation while challenging...

Student Centered, Innovation Driven - with Dr. Rick Muma, President of Wichita State University 13.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Rick Muma , President,  Wichita State University In this episode,  President Series #437,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR co-host is  Page Keller , VP of Academic Relations,  Knack YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a president build an Innovation Camp...

AI in Higher Ed: What Grammarly’s Rebrand Means for Students & Faculty - with Jenny Maxwell, Head of Education (GM), Superhuman (formerly Grammarly) 12.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Jenny Maxwell , Head of Education (GM),  Superhuman  (formerly Grammarly) In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR cohost is  Thomas Fetsch , CEO,   Integrity4Education YOUR host is  ⁠ Elvin Freytes ⁠ How does Superhuman support millions of students with AI that enhances writing, builds curiosity, & stren...

What Happens When 60 Leaders Discover Traditional Workforce Prep Is Broken? - Kristen Fox, Chief Executive Officer, Business-Higher Education Forum 09.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Kristen Fox , Chief Executive Officer,  Business-Higher Education Forum In this episode, sponsored by  YELO Funding YOUR host is  Dr. Joe Sallustio How does a national nonprofit bridge business & higher education to prepare 2.8 million students for an AI economy changing faster than traditional curriculum cycles? What happens when skills half life shrinks rapi...

AI in the Classroom: What Faculty Need to Know About Integrity, Engagement, & Student Success - with Dr. Rebecca I. Hopkins, Vice President of Learning, Western Technical College 08.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Rebecca I. Hopkins , Vice President of Learning,  Western Technical College In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by  ⁠ Integrity4Education YOUR cohost is  Thomas Fetsch , CEO,   Integrity4Education YOUR host is  ⁠ Elvin Freytes ⁠ How does Western Technical College support a diverse learner population by treating most academic integ...

What If Higher Ed Stopped Selling Degrees & Started Unlocking Human Potential Instead? - with Dr. Suzy Siegle, President & CEO | Professor of Management, Walsh College 07.01.2026

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with  Dr. Suzy Siegle , President & CEO | Professor of Management,  Walsh College In this episode,  President Series #436,  powered by  ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ , & sponsored by the 2026  InsightsEDU Conference  in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19, YOUR co-host is  Darius Goldman , Founder & CEO,  Career-Bond YOUR host is  ⁠⁠ Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco ⁠ , Vic...

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