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This is The EdUp Experience President Series Episode #45.  In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Reynold Verret, President, Xavier University of Louisiana.  Xavier University of Louisiana is America’s only Historically Black and Catholic University and it graduates more African American students from medical school each year than any other university in the United States.  Reynold talks to us about STEM programs in the black community and what XULA is doing to better serve the black community in a world that is now hungry for equality. Dr. Reynold Verret is the sixth president and second lay leader of Xavier University of Louisiana. Of the 107 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and 262 Catholic colleges and universities in the United States, Xavier is the only Catholic HBCU in the nation.  Prior to acceding to the presidency of Xavier, Dr. Verret has served as provost at Savannah State University and at Wilkes University. As chief academic officer at Savannah, he led the university initiatives to build enrollment, enhance the quality and diversity of academic programs, develop the faculty, promote interdisciplinary efforts especially between the humanities and sciences, and to create cooperative relationships with neighboring institutions and with other partners at the K-12 and higher education levels. 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, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Marybeth Gasman, Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education & Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University.  Diversity, equity, and inclusion - Dr. Gasman is a leading advocate for equality and social justice.  She speaks plainly about how her personal experiences enhance her passion for helping the BIPOC communities evolve into one of  equality amidst today's social constructs. Marybeth Gasman, Ph.D., is Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education & a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, & Justice as well as the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Prior to joining the faculty at Rutgers University, she held the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education and as the Director of the Penn Center for Minority Serving Institutions. She is one of the leading authorities in the country on historically black colleges (HBCUs). Gasman is an historian of higher education and served as the vice president of the history and historiography section of the American Educational Research Association from 2011–2014, and as the chair of the American Association of University Professor's Committee on HBCUs. 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, our first release in 2021, we have the honor of speaking with Robert Franek, Editor-in-Chief, The Princeton Review.  Admissions has changed as a result of the pandemic, and it will continue to change post-pandemic.  The SAT/ACT tests are required by some schools, but now we have test-optional, test-blind, and for some, no testing at all.  What is this doing to the future college search for "traditional" students?  Rob also talks to us about his perception of the value of a college degree, and he keeps it 100 when he recognized that some administrator who devalue college rankings, will also happily use them as a marketing tool.   The Princeton Review surveys thousands of students and debt continues to be the main stressor - this episode has it all and Rob is amazing. Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief at The Princeton Review, is a nationally sourced expert on colleges and higher education. Over his 26-year career, he has been a college admissions administrator, publisher, editor, author, and lecturer. In his tenure with The Princeton Review, he has visited hundreds of high schools, colleges, and universities. He says the interactions he has with students, parents, educators, and administrators are among his most rewarding professional experiences. Rob is the author of several books, including College Admissions During COVID (October 2020 ), an updated edition of his College Admission 101 (May 2018),  The Best 386 Colleges (August 2020), and The Best Value Colleges (February 2020).  Rob is also the author of Colleges That Create Futures (May 2017) and co-author of If the U Fits: Expert Advice on Finding the Right College and Getting Accepted (March 2014).  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 BONUS EdUp Embedded episode of The EdUp Experience, Dr. Joe Sallustio talks one-on-one with Timothy Midgley, Co-Founder & CEO at DIEMlife.  DIEMlife is a SAAS platform that brings people together through Quests™. We provide a place – an integrated, seamless online platform – that enables people to come together in common purpose, for shared projects, in support of one another.  Have you been thinking about a way to keep students engaged online - a way to build community?  Well, DIEMlife provides that and more.  Shared goals, group projects, social media feed, crowdsourcing, and more.  Checking out this technology will be well worth your time! Tim has over 15 years of technology strategy consulting experience in both corporate and startup environments. He enjoys working in a variety of roles that require modern knowledge of solution creation, business analysis, and product design. He is a highly sought after resource for friends and family when they are seeking motivation, guidance, or feedback across a variety of work-related or wellness-focused initiatives. 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 #44.  In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Stephen Spinelli, President, Babson College.  In this episode, Stephen says that every single student becomes a business major when they graduate.   The "mind-blowing" amazing education being delivered right now is one of the positive consequences of CV-19, which includes colleges and universities opening themselves up to being more flexible in response to the individual and the way they want to learn.  At Babson college, their dynamic curriculum response to the current times, and Steven discusses creating an 80-year revenue stream rather than just a 4-year revenue stream.   Dr, Spinelli co-founded the Jiffy Lube car service company and previously spent more than a decade as a Babson professor and administrator. He also received a master's degree from Babson, a business school that enrolls about 3,300 students. Dr. Spinelli spent 10 years as president of Philadelphia University and oversaw its merger with Thomas Jefferson University. 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, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Parminder K. Jassal, CEO, SocialTech.ai & UnMudl.  SocialTech.ai develops technologies to solve and drive for positive social behavior - with the goal of an equitable and sustainable future.  UnMudl Marketplace is the signature product is a course-to-jobs-marketplace driven by community colleges to connect learners with employers.  This tech just went live in November and there are already 7 community colleges on board.  With UnMudl, students can look at education through an e-commerce lens by comparing and contrasting options.  Community colleges and increase their market share and impact exponentially with UnMudl. Dr. Jassal‘s experiences are driven by cutting-edge gigs at Fortune 50 companies such as at Ford Motor Company, Atlantic Richfield Oil Company, and Lucent Technologies along with co-founding start-ups like Technology Solutions and Consulting, Bombay House Restaurant, and East Indian Trading Cafe. Prior to the Institute of the Future, Parminder was named Founding Executive Director of ACT Foundation in 2012. She oversaw the organization’s unique role as an operating foundation, strategic investor, and incubation partner in support of the New Learning Economy and Rise of Working Learners (published). Dr. Jassal previously served as a program officer supporting postsecondary success for low-income young adults at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. At Gates Foundation she helped design and scale a college-operating model titled “Pathways to Credentials and Careers” and led the “Learn and Earn” movement among employers and education providers. 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 #43.  In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we welcome Dr. Carlos Campo, President of Ashland University! Carlos talks about the impact of mental health issues and how they've created a crisis point for students which has prompted Ashland to add a myriad of student support services.  Ashland believes in "character education" where the accent is on the individual.  Ashland has the largest correctional education program in the country - and it did not stop during CV-19 due to the investments in technology.  It's also helped them maintain growth during uncertain times. Dr. Carlos Campo began his term as the 30th president of Ashland University on June 1, 2015, and brings a wealth of experience to this role, including serving as president of Regent University. For the past year, Dr. Campo has been working as an educational consultant for the Gates Foundation and serving as chair of the Alliance for Hispanic Education for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference in Sacramento, Calif.  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 BONUS EdUp Embedded episode of The EdUp Experience, Dr. Joe Sallustio talks one-on-one with Rick Beyer, Senior Fellow and Practice Area Leader for Mergers & Affiliations with the Association of Governing Boards (AGB).  Rick details how the financial model within higher education is in crisis - we are in the consolidation era which includes closures, mergers, affiliations, and the establishment of private systems.  If a Board is interested in exploring alternatives to closure, waiting too long could lead to a teachout since the regulatory process for change takes 12-24 months.  Rick then details the first three steps to take to future proof against closure - which includes planning simultaneous initiatives to explore partnerships, mergers, and affiliations where a change of control may be necessary. Rick Beyer has a unique combination of experience in higher education and business. A former college president and board governance chair, successful technology CEO, and senior operating executive of a $1 billion public company, Rick has consistently been at the forefront of industry-leading initiatives and has a successful history of leading organizations through change and growth.  Rick has 20 years of experience with M&A opportunities within 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! 

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about a special tip for online teachers! Follow her on Instagram at LitWorks4u 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 Elites episode, Kelly Huynh, a 2020 Senior at San Diego State University, talks about her enrollment experience, passion project, life as a student during Covid and her thoughts on the future of education. Follow her Instagram @kellysDIY  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!