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In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Rebecca D. Costa, American Sociobiologist & Futurist!  Rebecca talks to us about the future use of facial recognition software in education - there are 52 muscles in your face - and your face could be "read" to determine that you received the content you were taught.  Are we really using ALL of the tools available to us to make learning easier, more effective with the way we learn today (given our propensity toward technology)?  Rebecca says that brain fitness tools would have the greatest impact on our schools at the most effective cost.  Wondering how your brain could actually be warmed up for learning?  Don't miss this episode. Rebecca D. Costa is an American sociobiologist and futurist. She is the preeminent global expert on the subject of “fast adaptation” and recipient of the prestigious Edward O. Wilson Biodiversity Technology Award. Her career spans four decades of working with founders, key executives and venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. Costa’s first book, The Watchman’s Rattle: A Radical New Theory of Collapse, was an international bestseller. Her follow‐on book, titled On the Verge was introduced in 2017 to critical acclaim, shooting to the top of Amazon’s #1 New Business Releases. Costa’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, SF Chronicle, The Guardian, and other leading publications.  Learn more at www.rebeccacosta.com 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Jason Altmire, CEO, Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)!  Beginning his tenure as CEO and President of CECU on December 1st, 2020, Jason believes he can serve the career college sector well with his "Dead Center" voting record as evidence of his ability to work both sides of the aisle.  With access to robust data and a clear ROI to the taxpayer, career colleges have never been in a better position to communicate their relevance.  CECU now has a best practices guide for marketing and enrollment, and the sector is seeing an uptick in overall membership.  However, membership is aware that bias toward the sector may still exist.  Dr. Jason Altmire is President and CEO of Career Education Colleges and Universities. Before joining CECU in 2020, he was a senior executive for two multibillion-dollar health care companies and served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.  During his time in Congress, he was particularly active on veterans issues, authoring nine different provisions relating to veterans that were signed into law. He served as chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigation and Oversight, and was an active member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education. There, he successfully led passage of several of his legislative initiatives, including incentives for partnerships between businesses and colleges to match curriculums to future workforce needs. 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Frank Britt, CEO, Penn Foster!  Penn Foster is the original correspondence school in the United States.  Their focus is on middle-skill income jobs - 'gray jobs', as they market to a student consumer that defines the type of education they want to consume.  As the largest provider of upskilling the middle class in the US, Penn Foster's aspirations are not to be a school - they strive to become the premier career management provider for the middle class.  Hear Frank define what is missing in the space, and how Penn Foster is filling a critical need. Frank is the Chief Executive Officer of Penn Foster, the leading skills development training, credentials and employment matching enterprise for frontline workers. This for-purpose organization is focused on employment outcomes through ed-tech enabled workforce solutions and today has more than 125,000 active students and 1,000 partners, including employers, youth organizations, government organizations, and academic institutions.  He previously served as an Operating Partner at Bain Capital Ventures and CEO of Pri-Med – the largest medical education training company for primary care physicians. He is a recognized education authority, with media and investor community engagement such as Bloomberg TV, C-SPAN/ U.S. Congress, SXSWedu, TEDx, BMO and ASU/GSV investor conference, and was appointment by Governor Corbett of Pennsylvania on the Advisory Committee on Future of Postsecondary 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Jamie Gardner, VP of Workforce Readiness with the San Diego Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM). Jamie and Joe have a one-on-one discussing the changes to the field of HR in 2020, which were significant.  With Covid, social unrest, work-from-home, and a myriad of other challenges to employees, HR has never been hotter and more needed.  Jamie also discusses why he is so passionate about our military servicemen and women transitioning from active duty to the civilian workforce - and why it's necessary we find value in our veterans and give them a chance to succeed. Jamie has a proven record of leading the full range of HR functions in dynamic organizations, applying HR principles, concepts, theories, regulations, and practices. Possessing both an M.B.A. as well as a graduate degree in legal studies with coursework focused in areas pertaining to HR and employment, he is keenly able to weigh business and legal considerations in all aspects of HR. 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Lynn M. Gangone, President & CEO, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)!  Teachers are leaving their profession at an alarming rate - which isn't good for your kids.  According to Lynn, no one wants to be a teacher but she is hopeful the pandemic will help us think differently.  There may be opportunities in remote learning, how we "think" about the school day, and why NOT following a schedule might help kids learn better.  AACTE values diversity, equity, inclusion and recognizes the great challenge of this time is the mental health of students. Dr. Lynn M. Gangone is a seasoned education leader with association, agency, and campus-based leadership experience. As a faculty member, campus senior administrator, association executive, and lobbyist and policy analyst, Gangone brings a unique perspective to her work. She began her career in education working on Carl Perkins Vocational Equity grants, working through the New York State Education Department, and later, New Jersey, developing and delivering PK-12 professional development to teachers and guidance counselors.  Later, as vice president of the Maryland Independent College and University Association, she led the association’s academic policy and related lobbying work, with specific oversight of teacher education and education accreditation.  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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #51.  In this episode, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we welcome Dr. Anthony Jenkins, President, Coppin State University! Anthony talks to us about how CSU is student-centered and why a commitment to the finish line is a necessity. In their challenge and support environment, CSU is passionate about providing the best opportunity for the best quality of life. The scholarly work that HBCU students produce needs to continually discussed and recognized - HBCUs provide the warm embrace that provides education but also builds character for life. Anthony L. Jenkins, Ph.D., became the 8thPresident of Coppin State University (CSU) on May 26, 2020. A respected higher education leader, he is an advocate committed to creating opportunities for all students, especially those from underrepresented communities. He is a champion of public policy issues that foster meaningful dialogue within the landscape of higher education. Delivering dozens of keynote addresses to audiences across North America and China, his research, presentations, and publications have been focused on economic development, crisis management, enrollment and retention, diversity, African-American male initiatives, first-generation college student success, funding higher education, mentoring, and high-risk college campus behavior such as alcohol consumption and sexual misconduct. Throughout his career, he has worked to enhance the quality of the college experience for students. EdUp was also just recognized by Feedspot as one of the top Educational Podcasts to follow in 2021! 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Jerry Sanchez, Esports Consultant!  For many colleges and universities, E-Sports could be the next great revenue stream.  An E-Sports team can help with recruitment, engagement, and retention, of students by creating a community not limited by geography.  It's not just about the E-Sport itself, its about the entire ecosystem that is created around the E-Sport including the architecture, marketing, public relations, journalism, data, coding, etc.  How do you even start an E-Sports program?  Listen in and find out... Born in Miami, Florida Jerry Sanchez started his career in esports at St. Thomas University where he worked as the Head Esports Coach. He moved further into the esports industry by taking a job as the Esports Manager of a South Korean esports organization and then moving on to be a professional consultant. Jerry creates esports curriculum for higher education institutions and businesses around the United State. With over 6 years in the industry, Jerry looks to have a continued impact in the development of esports as it empowers our youth. EdUp was also just recognized by Feedspot as one of the top Educational Podcasts to follow in 2021! 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks what online teachers can do, to spice up the online classroom!  Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u and listen to her Tips and Tricks for Online Instructors podcast, part of The EdUp Experience Network! 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

It's time to EdUp! On this EdUp Elites episode, sponsored by Glacier, we hear from Paris Amery, 2021 Student, Western Canada High School! Paris talks about her enrollment experience, life as a student during Covid, her passion project and her thoughts on the future of education. Follow her on: Instagram : @paris.amery VSCO: parisamery 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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Emma Kerr, Paying for College Reporter, U.S. News! Emma talks to us about the importance of including the Liberal Arts whenever the discussion of college ROI is highlighted. She also mentions a report by Georgetown that covers which colleges are providing the best ROI and the findings will surprise you!  Emma Kerr is the paying for college reporter at U.S. News & World Report. Prior to joining U.S. News, she covered education in Maryland for the Frederick News-Post and made stops at the Chronicle of Higher Education and the Daily Beast, among others. She graduated from the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor, where she studied English and international studies and began her career as a news reporter at its student newspaper, The Michigan Daily   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 or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!