

The EdUp Experience
YOUR Higher Education Podcast
We welcome YOU to America’s leading higher education podcast! Hosted by Dr. Joe Sallustio, whose down-to-Earth approach & industry experience helps to make dry & complicated educational topics more fun & engaging to discuss. Elvin Freytes, Producer, brings YOU the most innovative leaders in higher education to the microphone. The EdUp Experience team brings over 40 years of experience in higher education - YOU will feel refreshed, upskilled, & reskilled after listening to this podcast.
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Feb 3, 2020 • 31min
2: What can Higher Education learn from media influencer Jac Vanek?
What can Higher Education professionals learn from media influencer Jac Vanek? Jac is one of the amazing hosts of the award-winning Podcast "Ladygang", and she joins Elvin and Joe to discuss her life, her rise as an entrepreneur, and her transition to dominant Podcast host and media giant. With over 55 Million downloads to date, chances are Jac could be influencing you or one of the ladies in your life. Listen to Jac tell us what it takes to have a great Podcast!
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Jan 25, 2020 • 10min
1: From Higher Education to EdUp - with Elvin Freytes and Dr. Joe Sallustio
What is “The EdUp Experience” and why should you listen? Education does not have to be stuffy and boring - no elbow patches here. Elvin and Joe plan to take you on a journey where you will leave each episode having up-skilled in some way - hence “The EdUp Experience”. In this episode learn about your hosts and why they are passionate about delivering you quality content!
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Jan 1, 1970 • 20min
LIVE from the 2025 Middle States Commission on Higher Education Annual Conference - with Kristy Bishop, VP for Institutional Field Relations at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Kristy Bishop, Vice President for Institutional Field Relations at the Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIn this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 2025 Annual ConferenceYOUR cohost is Tracey Schneider, Senior, Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel at the Middle States Commission on Higher EducationYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does Kristy guide institutions through accreditation by reassuring them they're probably already doing the work but just haven't documented it or made it systematic?Why is building trust so critical that institutions now feel comfortable sharing issues instead of hiding them & saying "don't tell Middle States we have this problem because we're going to get dinged"?How does being a peer evaluator serve as the holy grail of experiential learning by helping professionals understand standards, see different leadership styles & build relationships far beyond just 1 visit?Listen in to #EdUpThank 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● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!

Jan 1, 1970 • 24min
LIVE from the 2025 Middle States Commission on Higher Education Annual Conference - with Katherine Conway-Turner, Chair, & Heather Perfetti, President, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Katherine Conway-Turner, Chair, & Heather Perfetti, President, Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIn this episode, recorded Live from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education 2025 Annual ConferenceYOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does Middle States Commission on Higher Education stay ahead of rapid change & information overload by over communicating with 1,500 plus colleagues to ensure institutions get clear information instead of getting lost in the weeds of conflicting messages?How is the regulatory triad (federal government, state agencies & accreditors) collaborating to provide quality assurance while maintaining distinct roles around federal financial aid oversight, consumer protection & institutional improvement?How is Middle States the only accreditor bringing 100 students to present graduate & undergraduate research at their annual conference & why does 1 chair say talking to excited students showcasing their work is her favorite moment that reminds everyone what it's all about?Listen in to #EdUpThank 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● Join YOUR EdUp community at The EdUp ExperienceWe make education YOUR business!P.S. Want to get early, ad-free access & exclusive leadership content to help support the show? Then subscribe today to lock in YOUR $5.99/m lifetime supporters rate! This offer ends December 31, 2025!


