The EdUp Experience

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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.com We make education YOUR business!

  1. 977: Transforming Education Through R&D - with Sara Schapiro, Executive Director, Alliance for Learning & Innovation

    1 DAY AGO

    977: Transforming Education Through R&D - with Sara Schapiro, Executive Director, Alliance for Learning & Innovation

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #977, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is⁠ Sara Schapiro,⁠ Executive Director, ⁠Alliance for Learning & Innovation YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio Why is education R&D critically underfunded at $642M compared to other sectors? How is ALi working to advance bipartisan support for education research? What role can R&D play in addressing post-COVID learning challenges? How can we better connect research to classroom practice? What opportunities does AI present for education innovation? Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes: Sarah's insights on using AI to address the speech pathologist shortage Sarah's approach to equity in education research Thoughts on expanding R&D funding for HBCUs, MSIs & TCUs Listen in to #EdUp! Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! ⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!⁠⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    55 min
  2. 976: Building the University That Doesn't Exist - with Dr. Michael Shannon, President, University of North Georgia

    2 DAYS AGO

    976: Building the University That Doesn't Exist - with Dr. Michael Shannon, President, University of North Georgia

    It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #976, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #312, & brought to YOU by ⁠Uwill YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Shannon⁠, President, ⁠University of North Georgia YOUR cohost is ⁠Laura Ipsen⁠, President & CEO, ⁠Ellucian YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is UNG balancing tradition & innovation across 5 campuses & 19.7k students? What role does military experience play in university leadership? How can AI & technology enhance the student experience? What strategies work for leading institutional change? How can higher ed better support military veterans through credit for prior learning? What are Mike's insights on embracing change through David Bowie's philosophy? What is UNG's approach to building dynamic, adaptable graduates? What are Mike's thoughts on recognizing military leadership experience in higher education? Listen in to #EdUp! Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024!  BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    53 min
  3. 975: Building Workforce Solutions - with Juliet Katherine Stipeche⁠, Director of Human Services & Executive Director Workforce Solutions, Gulf Coast Workforce Board, ⁠Houston-Galveston Area Council⁠

    3 DAYS AGO

    975: Building Workforce Solutions - with Juliet Katherine Stipeche⁠, Director of Human Services & Executive Director Workforce Solutions, Gulf Coast Workforce Board, ⁠Houston-Galveston Area Council⁠

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #975, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Juliet Katherine Stipeche⁠, Director of Human Services & Executive Director Workforce Solutions, Gulf Coast Workforce Board, ⁠Houston-Galveston Area Council YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson⁠, Vice President of Education & Workforce, ⁠Outreach Strategists, LLC YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is the Gulf Coast Workforce Board serving 7.2M residents across 13 counties? What strategies are working to connect education, industry & workforce development? How are workforce boards helping create pathways for future industries & jobs? What role does social capital play in workforce development? How can workforce solutions help address economic disparities? Listen in to #EdUp! Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp subscribers includes: Juliette's insights on funding innovation in workforce development Gulf Coast's approach to emerging technologies like automated air mobility Thoughts on creating flexible, future-focused workforce solutions Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! ⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!⁠⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    43 min
  4. 974: Transforming Lives Through Access - with Dr. Kate Smith, President, Rio Salado College

    4 DAYS AGO

    974: Transforming Lives Through Access - with Dr. Kate Smith, President, Rio Salado College

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #974, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #311, & brought to YOU by the ⁠MSCHE 2024⁠ conference, & the ⁠InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Dr. Kate Smith⁠, President, ⁠Rio Salado College YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jodi (Ashbrook) Blinco⁠, Vice President for Enrollment Management Consulting, ⁠EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠ How is Rio Salado serving 40k learners through innovative delivery models? What strategies are working to support incarcerated students & reduce recidivism? How is Rio Salado pioneering community college bachelor's degrees in Arizona? What role does data & mathematics play in institutional leadership? How is Rio measuring success for non-traditional & skills-building students? What are Kate's insights on building wraparound support services for online learners? What is Rio Salado's approach to food insecurity through innovative partnerships? What are Kate's thoughts on redefining student success metrics beyond traditional IPEDS measures? Listen in to #EdUp! Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! ⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    57 min
  5. 973: Bridging the Tech Talent Gap - with Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director, The Marcy Lab School

    OCT 23

    973: Bridging the Tech Talent Gap - with Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director, The Marcy Lab School

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #973, brought to YOU by the Charles Koch Foundation YOUR guest is Reuben Ogbonna⁠ II, Executive Director, ⁠The Marcy Lab School YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠⁠, Host, ⁠⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights How is The Marcy Lab School reimagining post-secondary education for underserved communities? What strategies is Marcy Lab using to combine tech education with leadership development? How is the program ensuring accessibility through its tuition-free model? What role do employer partnerships play in Marcy Lab's approach to job placement? How is Marcy Lab adapting to serve students who may not fit traditional college pathways? Listen in to #EdUp! Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! ⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!⁠⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    25 min
  6. 972: Inside UPenn Admissions - with Whitney Soule, Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania

    OCT 23

    972: Inside UPenn Admissions - with Whitney Soule, Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #972, brought to YOU by the ⁠⁠MSCHE 2024⁠⁠ conference, & the ⁠⁠InsightsEDU⁠⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is Whitney Soule⁠, Vice Provost & Dean of Admissions, ⁠University of Pennsylvania YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is UPenn approaching holistic admissions in an era of increasing applications? What strategies is UPenn using to ensure equity & access in its admissions process? How is the university adapting its application review process in response to AI & other challenges? What role does the "thank you note" question play in UPenn's comprehensive review? How is UPenn balancing institutional needs with applicant expectations in a highly selective environment? Listen in to #EdUp! Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! ⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!⁠⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    55 min
  7. 971: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges - with Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez, President, Laredo College

    OCT 22

    971: Breaking Barriers & Building Bridges - with Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez, President, Laredo College

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #971, President Series (Powered By ⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠) #310, & brought to YOU by the ⁠MSCHE 2024⁠ conference, & the ⁠InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Maria Minerva (Minita) Ramirez⁠, President, ⁠Laredo College YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠ How is Laredo College adapting its academic model to serve diverse student populations? What strategies is Laredo using to ensure affordability & access for its community? How is the college innovating in workforce development & community partnerships? What role does Maria's background play in her approach to leadership? How is Laredo College addressing the changing needs of post-pandemic students? Listen in to #EdUp! Ad-Free & extended conversation ONLY for #EdUp ⁠subscribers⁠ includes: Maria's insights on breaking barriers as a Latina leader in higher education Laredo's approach to data-driven decision making & community engagement Thoughts on the future of higher education & the need for flexibility in teaching & learning Listen in to #EdUp! Want to accelerate YOUR professional development? Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! ⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

    55 min
  8. 970: Reimagining Education for the AI Era - with Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, & Ellucian Board Member

    OCT 21

    970: Reimagining Education for the AI Era - with Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, & Ellucian Board Member

    It's YOUR time to #EdUp In this episode, #970, YOUR guest is Paul LeBlanc, Former President of SNHU, & Ellucian⁠⁠ Board Member YOUR cohost is Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian YOUR cohost is Dr. Joe Sallustio How is AI poised to transform higher education & workforce development? What strategies can institutions use to foster innovation in the age of AI? How can universities balance technology adoption with human-centered learning? What role will AI play in addressing mental health & well-being for students? How can higher education leaders prepare for the future of work & learning? Listen in to #EdUp! Want to accelerate YOUR professional development Want to get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more? Want to get all this while helping to sustain EdUp, for only $2.99 a month? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $2.99/m life long founders rate! This offer will end on December 31, 2024! ⁠⁠⁠BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY!⁠⁠⁠ Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp! Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠ ● Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The EdUp Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

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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. LEARN MORE: edupexperience.com We make education YOUR business!

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