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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.
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896: An Innovative Learning Experience - with Riccardo Ocleppo, CEO & Founder, OPIT
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In this episode, President Series #281,
YOUR guest is Riccardo Ocleppo, CEO & Founder, OPIT - Open Institute of Technology
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
What inspired Riccardo to found OPIT, & how did his experience with the student community DoxCity influence that decision?
How is OPIT differentiating itself in the market by coupling fresh tech curricula with hands-on application & practice?
With AI transforming industries, how is OPIT integrating AI & related topics across its degree programs, including its unique Master's in Responsible AI?
As the half-life of skills shrinks, how can universities adapt quickly & provide lifelong learning opportunities beyond traditional degrees?
What lessons did Riccardo learn about brand-building & flexibility while growing DoxCity into a global community of 15 million students?
From expanding into research to offering PhDs, what is Riccardo's long-term vision for establishing OPIT as an innovative, well-rounded university?
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895: De-risking Higher Education - with Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine
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In this episode,
YOUR guest is Dr. Amy Smith, Chief Learning Officer, StraighterLine
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
How is StraighterLine expanding access to higher education for all types of learners?
What innovations allow StraighterLine to provide affordable, low-risk courses that fit into students' busy lives?
How does StraighterLine partner with colleges & universities to help students persist & graduate on time?
From healthcare to early childhood education, what industry verticals & student populations does StraighterLine focus on serving?
With on-demand online courses, 24/7 tutoring, & wraparound supports, how is StraighterLine meeting learners where they are?
What does Dr. Smith see as the future of higher education, & how can institutions become more learner-centric?
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894: The Davenport Difference - with Richard J. Pappas, President, & Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director, Casa Latina, Davenport University
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In this episode, President Series #280,
YOUR guests are Richard J. Pappas, President, & Carlos Sanchez, Executive Director, Casa Latina, Davenport University
YOUR cohost is Douglas A.J. Carlson, Head of Partnerships - Americas, LeadSquared
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is Davenport University adapting to the changing needs & demographics of students, with initiatives like Casa Latina's bilingual degree programs aimed at serving the Latino community?
As the largest private non-profit university in Michigan, how is Davenport balancing career-focused education with lifelong learning & the liberal arts to prepare students for an evolving workforce?
What strategies has Davenport employed to dramatically improve student outcomes like graduation & retention rates, earning national recognition as a "transformational institution"?
How does Casa Latina leverage the strengths & meet the unique needs of bilingual, bicultural students & their families through a tailored educational approach?
From stackable credentials to flexible online/hybrid options, how is Davenport innovating its educational delivery & business model to expand access & affordability?
As traditional colleges struggle with relevance & value proposition, what lessons can be learned from Davenport's vision for a more agile, responsive, & inclusive future for higher education?
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892: LIVE from Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM) 2024 - with Devin Ray, Enterprise Application Services Manager, Edgewood College
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In this episode, recorded LIVE from Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM) 2024 conference in Dallas, Texas,
YOUR guest is Devin Ray, Enterprise Application Services Manager, Edgewood College
YOUR guest cohost is Jeff Elliott, Senior Director of Product Management, Jenzabar
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
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891: EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", Part 2 - with Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon & Andy Benis
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This episode continues the EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", part 2
YOUR hosts are Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University & Andy Benis, Associate VP of Marketing and Interim VP of Enrollment at Los Angeles Pacific University.
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890: Not Your Grandfather's Carnegie - with Dr. Timothy Knowles, President, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, & Dr. Shirley M. Collado, President & CEO, College Track
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In this episode, brought to YOU by Jenzabar's Annual Meeting (JAM 2024),
YOUR guests are Dr. Timothy Knowles, President, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, & Dr. Shirley M. Collado, President & CEO, College Track
YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio
How is the Carnegie Foundation, under Dr. Knowles' leadership, taking an assertive run at the Carnegie Unit & pushing for transformation in both K-12 & post-secondary education?
What role is the Carnegie Post-Secondary Commission playing in reimagining higher education as an engine of social & economic mobility, & why was it important to have leaders like Dr. Collado co-chair?
How does College Track's intensive, 10-year commitment to underserved students from high school through college completion reflect the organization's conviction that "talent is everywhere, opportunity is not"?
From new classifications focused on social mobility to partnerships with College Track & African universities, how is Carnegie using its platform to drive innovation & collaboration for student success?
With the value proposition of higher ed increasingly questioned, what gives Drs. Knowles & Collado hope that post-secondary can evolve to meet the needs of today's learners?
As first-gen college students themselves, how do Drs. Knowles & Collado's lived experiences shape their sense of urgency & optimism about transformation in education?
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