The EdUp Experience

Robert Chesnut is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience.  Rob is the former Chief Ethics Officer of Airbnb and author of "Intentional Integrity - How Smart Companies Can Lean An Ethical Revolution".  As a graduate of Harvard Law School, Rob has brought his knowledge and insight into ethical decision-making to boars and companies across the U.S.  In this episode, Rob discusses how ethical decision-making is critical for Higher Education as we consider what happens in the summer, fall, and moving forward regarding students and attendance.  Also, Rob discusses how ethics influences people to do the right thing. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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!

John Assunto is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience.  John has over 30 years of experience in identifying top leadership talent in higher education, and he explains how covid-19 is affecting hiring in higher education, the challenge of identifying leadership talent with knowledge of online learning, and the characteristics of an effective leader in this volatile time.  Listen to John discuss why a robust online presence will be so critical to institutions' ability to be successful after COVID-19.   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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!

The EdUp Experience President Series #2 Join us as we have a fascinating conversation with Dr. David Harpool, President of Northcentral University.  Dr. Harpool has been President of NCU for over 9 years and he has over 25 years of experience in higher education at multiple levels.  During his tenure, NCU has grown quickly and, in 2019, NCU successfully made the transition from for-profit institution to non-profit institution as they merged with the National University system. David gives us great insight into alternative learning models, including NCU's one-to-one learning model.  He also discusses the necessity of differentiating remote/virtual learning from online learning, which comes with a unique set of pedagogical practices.  Toward the end of the episode, David discusses how he and his leadership team are tackling the issue of having/not having commencement.    **Dr. Joe Sallustio graduated from Northcentral University in 2019 with an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership**  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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!

Dr. James Toscano is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience.   Dr. Toscano has about 20 years of experience in public policy and higher education as a national leader in the fight to make college more affordable for American students.  Currently, Dr. Toscano serves as the President of Partners for College Affordability and Public Trust, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to making high-quality, affordable college education a reality for all Americans.  He is also a former vice president at Tidewater Community College, one of the largest in the U.S. and a leader and model for lowering the cost of education for students through the innovative use of open educational resources.   In this episode, Dr. Toscano discusses the erosion of public and student trust in higher education and strategies for regaining that confidence. He also provides some insights into the state of higher education after COVID-19 and what the future will look like for small private institutions, large public universities, and community colleges, with special consideration regarding cost and return on investment for students.   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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!

Lesley Villarose is the guest on this episode of The EdUp Experience.  Lesley has about 20 years of experience in higher education all in student-facing roles.  Currently, Lesley serves as the Dean of Students at Averett University, a private college with both online and on-ground operational units.  In this episode, Lesley discusses issues facing Averett University (that can be applied to any school at this time) and she gives some insight into how administrators are tackling those issues with students' best interests in mind. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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!

Ken Boutelle is the guest on this episode of The Ed Up Experience.  Ken has over 20 years of marketing and recruiting experience in higher education and he discusses the importance of tactics, technology, and why institutions might consider looking to an "OPM" (online program manager) for help.  Listen to Ken discuss his thoughts on recruiting during an after COVID-19.  Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Contact Us! Inspirio Enterprises is our sponsor! 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!

Michael Horn is the guest on this episode.  Michael speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the lives of students.  He is a futurist and is a frequent contributor in the speaking and writing circuits discussing disrupting innovation and a myriad of learning models.  He is also the author of Choosing College which strips away the noise around college to help students and parents understand why they are going to school and how to make better choices, as well as aids schools in designing better experiences. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode! Contact Us! Inspirio Enterprises is our sponsor! 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!

The EdUp Experience President Series #1 Join us as we have a fascinating conversation with Scott Pulsipher, President of Western Governors University. He gives us priceless insights into the winning formula he and his team have used to propel his institution to amazing success in online learning, competency-based learning with more than 120,000 current online students and a global network of more than 170,000 graduates. ● [03.35] Scott Pulsipher chronicles his journey to becoming the President of Western Governors University ● [08.36]  Scott Pulsipher explains how the unique model used at WGU is poised to reinvigorate the promise of higher education ● [12.40]  Scott Pulsipher breaks down exactly how the WGU model works and the benefits of competency-based learning to increase accessibility for the 120,000 students the university services ● [17.15] Scott Pulsipher explains how the competency-based model addresses tuition affordability and financial aid debt ● [20.00] Scott Pulsipher outlines how his leadership role has evolved since the onslaught of COVID-19 ● [27.35] Scott Pulsipher describes why competency-based education has had its detractors and why it should be considered as a way to deliver student-centered, workplace-ready personalized learning ● [34.15] Scott Pulsipher explains why higher education needs to push innovation and embrace disruption in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis ● [38.35] Scott Pulsipher describes how the faculty-student relationship is central to the WGU mission and how colleges and universities can optimize that relationship for improved student outcomes People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show ● Becker Media is our sponsor ● Scott Pulsipher was our guest today. Learn more about Western Governors University. Episode Length: 55:41 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!

Gary Carlson has 53 years of experience in education including administrative and teaching roles in K-12, for-profit higher education and non-profit higher education.  Gary brings his vast knowledge and expertise to The EdUp Experience and discusses student success, what it takes to be an effective online faculty member, the need for innovative leadership at the highest level of higher education, and how institutions need to pivot in what will be a different looking landscape post-COVID-19.  Gary has worked closely with accreditors, boards, and membership associations all while working to change higher education from the inside out over his tenure.  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… Join us as we speak to Adebisi Adebowale, a Gates Millennium Scholar recipient, former White House Intern, two-time graduate of The George Washington University, and founder of Upliftology, an organization dedicated to transitioning students to college and assisting them in graduating debt-free. In the past five years, she has helped hundreds of scholars earn more than $2.5 million in scholarship money to schools like Columbia University, Syracuse University, University of Texas, and many more. She gives us her perspective on how they can successfully navigate the job market after COVID-19.  Episode Length: 32:23  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!