The EdUp Experience

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, President Series #111, YOUR guest is Dr. Brian C. Ralph, President at William Peace University, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing! In this amazing episode of the EdUp Experience, Joe talks with Dr. Brian Ralph about William Peace University & the innovative model they have for students.  Specifically, every single student has to do a mandatory internship to help them become work-ready & ensure the program they've selected is in line with their goals.  Brian also discusses the incredibly competitive recruiting environment & what it takes to stay ahead of the curve in a crowded marketplace. As president of WPU, Dr. Ralph oversees a student body of almost 1,000 full and part-time students enrolled in undergraduate day, evening, and online programs, & an alumni body of more than 9,000. An astounding 97 percent of graduates from the classes of 2015 & 2016 were employed &/or in graduate school within one year after graduation. Another awesome episode with YOUR sponsor MDT Marketing! Get YOUR free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup 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 ● Learn more about what others are saying about their EdUp experience ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, President Series #110, YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony Cruz, Campus President at Miami Dade College - Hialeah Campus, YOUR special co-host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing! In this amazing episode, Joe and guest co-host Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson talk with Tony about re-engaging community college students in the Latino/Latina community.  The critically important points Tony makes regarding awarding certificates & ensuring certificate credentials ladder into an Associate Degree bring some sense to the "wild-west" environment that is certificate education.  Tony also discusses why MDC - Hialeah campus & greater MDC system are critically important in upskilling & reskilling the workforce! Dr. Anthony Cruz recently served as vice chancellor of student affairs at St. Louis Community College in St. Louis, Missouri. During his 22 years of higher education experience, Dr. Cruz has used his expertise to increase educational opportunities, enhance the student experience & bolster student success. Prior to joining St. Louis Community College, Dr. Cruz worked at several community colleges and universities, including Sinclair Community College, Cincinnati State Technical & Community College, Broward College, Kaplan University, & Florida International University. Another awesome episode with YOUR sponsor MDT Marketing! Get YOUR free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup 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 ● Learn more about what others are saying about their EdUp experience ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, YOUR guest is Anne Olderog, Partner at Vivaldi Group, YOUR guest is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Claremont Lincoln University! Anne discusses her marketing experience working with Fortune 500 companies & how technology will help define the future of learning.  What does the technology adoption curve look like today?  Anne says that VALUE is defined by SHAREABILITY today, regardless of the quality of the content.  If the content is not shared, people won't experience it or believe that it has value.  When an industry is going through disruption, it's important to stand for something & communicate what that something is -- effectively.  Wow, one of our favorite all-time episodes & one that will bring you INSTANT value. Anne is a Partner at Vivaldi, leading projects on growth/innovation strategy, positioning and brand architecture. Prior to Vivaldi, Anne was a Partner at Horizontia Consulting, leading marketing & branding projects for clients in financial services, technology & consumer goods. Prior to Horizontia, Anne was Head of Strategy at Clark McDowall, where she created new brands & laid out innovation strategy for clients such as Pepsi, Kellogg’s, Dannon or Twinings. Her background in branding (at Wolff Olins, part of the Omnicom Group) as well as in strategy (at McKinsey & Co & the Boston Consulting Group) enables her to combine the rigor of an analytical approach with creative insights & out-of-the box thinking. She also brings experience in leading organizations through change gained on the client side, as Senior Director of Strategy & Corporate Development at Bertelsmann, one of the world's largest media companies. She started her career in the mergers & acquisitions/corporate finance group at Goldman Sachs. 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 ● Learn more about what others are saying about their EdUp experience ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, President Series #109, YOUR guest is Dr. John C. Knapp, President at Washington & Jefferson College, YOUR special co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing! Joe & Bill talk with John about why academic intimacy & a robust liberal arts education are critical in our society.  W&JC graduates people of uncommon integrity - not only training leaders but ethical leaders.  Also discussed are the transition to online learning during the pandemic, de-densification, & the complexity of challenges for a small college. John C. Knapp, Ph.D., is the 13th president of Washington & Jefferson College, one of America’s oldest & most distinguished liberal arts institutions, founded in 1781. He also serves as a professor of religion in the college’s Department of Philosophy. Another awesome episode with YOUR sponsor MDT Marketing! Get YOUR free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup 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 ● Learn more about what others are saying about their EdUp experience ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, YOUR guest is Ron Reed, Founder & Executive Producer at SXSW EDU, YOUR special guest cohost is Dr. Julie White, President at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Unmudl!   Joe & Julie talk to Ron all about SXSW EDU & what the conference experience will look like in March, 2022.   Ron Reed, Executive Producer of SXSWedu, has been involved in educational publishing and technology since graduating from the University of Texas. In 2006, he established R L Reed Consulting, an independent consulting firm specializing in strategic K-12 sales and marketing. In that role, he produced several educational panels at South by Southwest Interactive, focusing on digital instructional content and open education resources. The experience led him to launch SXSW EDU in 2011. Make sure to be the first person to claim YOUR school on Unmudl! 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 ● Learn what others are saying about their EdUp experience! ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, President Series #108, YOUR guest is Mark Roosevelt, President, St. John's College, YOUR special co-host is Dr. Bill Pepicello, former President at the University of Phoenix, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing!  Joe & Bill talk with Mark about the components of a world-class liberal arts education.  What's a "books" university?  Did you know that students at St. John's College have to read over 200 books as a part of their curriculum?  This education is steeped in tradition! Mark Roosevelt became president of St. John’s College in Santa Fe on January 1, 2016. He is the seventh president of the campus. Roosevelt brings a history of accomplishing daunting tasks & a lifelong commitment to educational quality and equity. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees at Harvard, where as a student he entered Massachusetts politics at a time of extraordinary racial conflict, serving as the campaign manager for the first African American ever elected to the Boston School Committee. Another awesome episode with YOUR sponsor MDT Marketing! Get YOUR free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup 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 ● Learn more about what others are saying about their EdUp experience ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, President Series #107, YOUR guest is Dr. Chuck Johnson, President at Vincennes University, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing! Listen in as Joe & Chuck talk about a very creative & game changing initiative happening at VU. Chuck mentions VU’s pipeline building programs & how they are customizable for the students & employer’s needs. Enjoy!  Charles R. "Chuck" Johnson was appointed the 22nd President of Vincennes University in 2015, after previously serving as Interim President for four months. Johnson came to VU as Provost/Vice President for Instructional Services/Dean of Faculty and served in that capacity for three years. Another awesome episode with YOUR sponsor MDT Marketing! Get YOUR free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup 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 ● Learn more about what others are saying about their EdUp experience ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, YOUR guest is Liz Murphy, CEO & Chair of the Board at CampusWorks! YOUR special co-host is Lisa Honaker, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT)! Joe & Lisa Honaker talk with the President of CampusWorks, Liz Murphy.  Liz talks about how the mission at campus works is to help faculty, staff, & students thrive.  Liz discusses how CampusWorks is exclusive to higher education that works to help institutions literally transform their operations & technology to be an institution of higher learning that is future-proofed.  CampusWorks transforms higher education institutions by providing an independent perspective & creative solutions to improve operations, reduce costs, & position students for success.   Liz Murphy joined CampusWorks in 2011 bringing with her 22 years of experience at Datatel (now Ellucian) where she most recently served as the chief client officer. Liz is the immediate past president of the Alliance for Innovation & Transformation (AFIT) & a board member of both Community College Business Officers (CCBO) & Quality Matters. Liz earned her BA from the University of Scranton & her MA in Executive Management from the University of Maryland. 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 ● Learn what others are saying about their EdUp experience! ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, YOUR guest is Mark Atkinson, CEO at Mursion! YOUR special co-host is Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson, YOUR guest is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Claremont Lincoln University! Joe & Michelle talk with Mark about the innovation Mursion is bringing to the marketplace. “To push the boundaries upward, to inspire students to reach their highest potential. From mastering instructional moves, to fostering social emotional learning, educators are among the earliest pioneers in the use of virtual reality & simulation training”.  Find out how VR & simulation training can change how we learn in this episode! Mark Atkinson is responsible for Mursion’s long-term strategic plan, capital requirements and key leadership positions. Mark has spent the last twenty years building technology ventures that support human capital development in K-12 education and corporate learning. Mark founded TeachForward, LLC a full service educational consulting firm with a proprietary web platform that delivers custom-developed, performance assessments to K-12 educators. Before working in education, Mark served as Senior Producer and Manager of New Markets for CBS News Productions, and was an Emmy award winning Producer for Peter Jennings Reporting, ABC News, where he produced a series of network specials on U.S. foreign policy. Mr. Atkinson is a graduate of Yale College. 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 ● Learn what others are saying about their EdUp experience! ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!

We welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience! In this episode, YOUR guest is Dr. Michael Torrence, President at Motlow State Community College, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is Unmudl! In this episode Joe talks with Dr. Michael Torrence, President of Motlow State Community College about their innovative partnership with T-Mobile.  This return appearance for Michael is to talk about #5GforAll - MSCC is giving out 2,100 smartphones with hotspots to their students to increase educational access & equity!  This EdUp ReUp is a can’t miss! Seated as the 7th President of Motlow State Community College, Dr. Michael L. Torrence comes as a leader, life-long learner, innovator, collaborator, academician, and administrator. He is successful in serving & transforming rural, urban, & suburban communities. Dr. Torrence is a champion of the community college & its mission. Dr. Torrence’s higher education career spans more than 23 years & represents a demonstrated love of the teaching & learning community, working both as faculty & as an administrator in Student Affairs as well as Academic Affairs. Make sure to be the first person to claim YOUR school on Unmudl! 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 ● Learn what others are saying about their EdUp experience! ● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● YOU can follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thank YOU for listening! We make education YOUR business!