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In this EdUp Embedded episode of The EdUp Experience, Dr. Wallace Pond, Partner at Top Gun Ventures LLC, and Dr. Joe Sallustio have a one-on-one about a variety of higher education topics. They discuss some of Wallace’s blog posts that highlight how Covid accelerated higher education’s winners and losers. They also talk about what higher education leadership should look like DC & AC (During Covid & After Covid). This is a great conversation with fascinating insights from one of higher ed's most influential thought leader! Dr. Wallace Pond, is an educator/entrepreneur/business expert/executive recruiter with 20+ years of experience managing multi-campus and online institutions (nationally and internationally), with proven success in previous roles as Chancellor, President, COO, CEO, and Chief Academic Officer. Known for delivering coaching and professional development activities for emerging leaders while guiding thousands of staff members through organizational transformations to improve operational and financial performance. Seasoned with crisis management and results oriented mentoring for C-level executives. Focused on serving educational/community leaders with strategic planning, change management, organizational design/development, P&L, human capital development, innovation, new programs, and operations. Read his recent book - Leadership in the Real World: Hard Won Lessons from Twenty Years as a Chief Executive in Turbulent Times  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! ● Visit us at The EdUp Experience.  ● Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Larry Schall, President of the New England Commission on Higher Education.  After a successful 15 year career as a university President, Dr. Schall took over the 220+ institutional accreditation body in July of 2020.  He discusses model changes, how higher education is seeing record movement, and why expense control is hard (but could be the saving grace for schools).  NECHE will be ensuring the effective delivery of online learning by reducing their approval window and moving quickly to assess the near 100 schools that have moved to online learning for the first time. A key factor in Dr. Schall’s selection was his record of success at Oglethorpe University, which he has led for the past 15 years. The search committee noted his impressive tenure there, which featured an impressive turnaround at the once-struggling school. Dr. Schall has overseen the transformation of Oglethorpe from an at-risk institution to a university boasting a doubled class size, rigorous spending safeguards, and a secure financial outlook. He received his undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College and his J.D. and Ed.D from the University of Pennsylvania.  After starting his career as an attorney in Philadelphia, he served as Vice President of Administration at Swarthmore. This episode is sponsored by MDT Marketing.   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!

**We had just a few audio challenges in this episode, but hope you will stick with it in a few spots because the content is amazing** This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #25 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Brown, President of Kentucky State University.   In this episode, Dr. Christopher Brown talks to us about how the public is rediscovering the role and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States.  HBCUs have been known for producing solid graduate outcomes and Dr. Brown shares why he thinks that is - also hear more about Kentucky State University, the most diversity HBCU in the country.  KSU saw record enrollment this fall and the institution is thriving - find out why in this episode. Dr. M. Christopher Brown II is the 18th president of Kentucky State University and founder of the Atwood Institute on Race, Education, and the Democratic Ideal.  A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from South Carolina State University, a Master of Science in education policy and evaluation from the University of Kentucky, and a Doctor of Philosophy in higher education from the Pennsylvania State 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 Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this episode of The EdUp Experience, Joe and Liz talk with Dr. Lynn Pasquerella, President of the Association of American College and Universities.  Lynn advocates for the relevancy of liberal arts education, the value of higher education and the impact higher education institutions have on society, and why diversity, equity, and inclusion is the major focus for AACU and it's over 1000 members.  Lynn is also the host of The Academic Minute on NPR.  She highlights programs the AACU is currently working on and why the ASPIRE strategic plan is so impactful. Lynn Pasquerella has served as the president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities since July 2016. A philosopher whose career has combined teaching and scholarship with local and global engagement, she has continuously demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to ensuring that all students have access to excellence in liberal education, regardless of their socioeconomic background. 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!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #25 - In this episode, we welcome Dr. Claudia Schrader the President of Kingsborough Community College.  Dr. Schrader describes her student-first, success and retention model with a focus on the diverse student body she serves, that consistently ranks among the leading community colleges in the country in associate degrees awarded to minority students.  As the first Black woman President in the 56-year history of the college, she is definitely a trailblazer and role model. We were excited to gain her insights on serving as an inspiration in breaking glass ceilings for Black women, supporting mentorship and retention of Black women faculty, staff and students, and her core mission driven by a passion to help others. We were also honored to welcome her as the first Black woman President on our podcast. And we know she won't be the last!  She also shares some unique strategies on her campus for collaborative learning, integrated learning and student support for incoming students to increase retention, foster success, and graduate into the community to better their own lives and improve society-at-large.   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!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #24 - In this episode, we welcome the Chancellor of the City University of New York, Dr. Felix Matos Rodriguez.  There are some guests that we could talk to forever, and Dr. Rodriguez is one of those people.  He talks about how CUNY is an anchor in the New York community - not only do they provide a cost-effective and workforce ready education, but CUNY is doing the work of advancing humanity through diversity, inclusion, equity, and responsibility.  CUNY is a massive system and it is critical to the infrastructure of New York City.  In this episode, Dr. Rodriguez unravels the new formula for operating in higher education.  Oh yeah, he's the first person of color to lead CUNY in its 173-year history!    The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City. Founded in 1847 as the nation’s first free public institution of higher education, CUNY today has seven community colleges, 11 senior colleges and seven graduate or professional institutions spread across New York City’s five boroughs, serving 500,000 students and awarding 55,000 degrees each year. CUNY’s mix of quality and affordability propels almost six times as many low-income students into the middle class and beyond as all the Ivy League colleges combined.  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!

On this EdUp Experts episode, Danielle Shelton talks about how using sticky notes can help online instructors if/when they need to pivot during a class session.   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 Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #23 - In this episode, we welcome the President of Georgian Court University, Dr. Joseph Marbach. Dr. Marbach shares his passion for higher education with a higher purpose, as he explains his process for instituting several measures to support student financial needs, well-being, and success with a tuition freeze, food pantry on campus, grants for needy students, and a guarantee of faculty mentorship for each student. He also discussed the university's mission and commitment to social justice and equity for students of color and women by supporting #blacklivesmatter, condemning racism, holding townhalls on campus and focusing on undergraduate women's leadership development. His goal is to continue to nurture a campus that provides and environment where students are empowered, with their voices heard and respected.  Dr. Joseph R. Marbach became Georgian Court University’s ninth president on July 1, 2015. He is the first male and first lay president in Georgian Court’s history. Dr. Marbach possesses a distinguished background in the academic arena as both an educator and thought leader. He is editor-in-chief of Federalism in America: An Encyclopedia and has contributed to and edited Opening Cybernetic Frontiers. Along with several book chapters, Dr. Marbach’s work appears in numerous journals and encyclopedias. An award-winning radio analyst, he is often asked to share his expertise in state and local government, and particularly in New Jersey politics. 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!

This is The EdUp Experience President Series, Episode #22 - In this episode, we welcome the President of Unity College, Dr. Melik Peter Khoury. Melik talks to us about how Unity College provides their students with options on how, when and where they want to learn. He also discusses why he began to heavily invest in technology over 6 years ago to remove the false dichotomy of in-person and remote learning.  Dr. Melik Peter Khoury is Unity College’s 11th president serving first as acting president in 2015 and then president beginning in 2016. He began work at Unity College in 2012 and held several executive positions prior to becoming president. Since taking the helm in 2015 he has expanded the academic scope of the college by launching five new majors and overseeing the creation and then expansion of the Distance Education Sustainable Education Business Unit (SEBU) which now includes Bachelors’ Degree offerings as well as Masters’ Degrees. 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 episode of The EdUp Experience, we talk with Dr. Heather Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education about how the accreditor works with institutions to help make them better.  Institutions are facing a more complex environment than ever before, which includes institutional mobility, a focus on collaborations and partnerships, and creating innovative futures.  Heather says it's time for institutions to have difficult and honest conversations about their futures - and that the accreditor is the helper, not the punisher.  Dr. Perfetti has provided organizational-wide leadership and has been instrumental in developing and supporting strategic priorities, working across units to respond to complex legal and regulatory matters, overseeing the development of policies and procedures, and managing organizational changes impacting the Commission and accreditation within the region. She joined the Commission as a Vice President liaison to institutions in January 2015, was promoted to serve as Vice President for Legal Affairs and Chief of Staff in July 2017, and elevated to Senior Vice President in July 2018.  This episode is sponsored by MDT Marketing - head to learn.mdtmarketing.com to download their FREE 2020 Marketing Strategies Guide.  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! ● Visit us at The EdUp Experience.  ● Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!