The EdUp Experience

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #946, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Jeff Dinski⁠, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer, ⁠Ellucian⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Ellucian helping higher education institutions adapt to changing student needs & expectations? What strategies is Jeff employing to drive innovation & growth at Ellucian? How is Ellucian balancing traditional degree programs with emerging non-degree credentials? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading strategy at a major ed tech company in 2024? How is Jeff fostering a culture of student-centric innovation in higher education technology? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #945, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Teri Williams⁠, President & COO, ⁠OneUnited Bank YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the country, serving low to moderate income communities? What strategies is Teri employing to promote financial literacy & wealth building? How is OneUnited Bank balancing digital banking with maintaining a community presence? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a Black-owned bank in 2024? How is Teri fostering a culture of innovation & collaboration between banking & education? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! The extended ad-free conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Teri's insights on the importance of Black-owned banks Her vision for the future of financial literacy & education Thoughts on balancing traditional banking with innovative technology Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #944, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Aimée Eubanks Davis⁠, Founder & CEO, ⁠Braven YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Braven partnering with universities to serve first-generation & low-income students? What strategies is Aimée employing to build social capital & career readiness? How is Braven balancing employer needs with providing a well-rounded education? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a nonprofit in higher education in 2024 How is Aimée fostering a culture of innovation & collaboration between universities & employers? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! The extended ad-free conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Aimée's insights on employer perspectives regarding college degrees Her vision for the future of higher education & workforce development Thoughts on balancing skills-based hiring with the value of a bachelor's degree Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #943, President Series #296, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Catherine M. Wehlburg⁠, President, ⁠Athens State University YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How is Athens State University serving upper-division & adult learners? What strategies is Catherine employing to assess prior learning & offer flexible degree options? How is Athens State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading an upper-division institution in 2024? How is Catherine fostering a culture of innovation & strategic planning at Athens State? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Extended conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Catherine's journey to becoming a university president Her perspective on the future of higher education Insights on leading a 200-year-old institution that has reinvented itself multiple times Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #942, President Series #295, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Harrison Keller⁠, Commissioner, ⁠Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board⁠, & Incoming President at the ⁠University of North Texas YOUR cohost is ⁠Dr. Brenda Hellyer⁠, Chancellor, ⁠San Jacinto College YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Michelle Cantu-Wilson⁠, Owner of Vida Consulting for Higher Education & Trustee, ⁠San Jacinto College⁠, How has Texas transformed its community college finance system? What major accomplishments occurred during Harrison's tenure as Commissioner? How is Texas using data to drive improvements in higher education? What unique challenges & opportunities await Keller as he transitions to UNT? How can universities & community colleges partner to meet workforce needs? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #941, President Series #294, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference ⁠YOUR guest is Dr. Chad Brown⁠, President, ⁠Zane State College YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How is Zane State College adapting to serve students in rural central Ohio? What strategies is Chad employing to grow enrollment & add new programs? How is Zane State balancing workforce needs with providing a well-rounded education? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a community college in 2024? How is Chad fostering a culture of innovation among faculty & staff? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Extended conversation ONLY for subscribers includes: Chad's approach to maintaining a student-first mindset His perspective on the future of higher education Insights on leading a college for 10+ years Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp This episode, #940, begins a new EdUp Mini Series, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference, "Education Elevated: Creating Durability with the Modern Learner" Part 1: "Sustainable Growth Takes Transformational Change." YOUR guest is Dr. Melik Khoury, President & Chief Executive Officer, Unity Environmental University YOUR cohost is Gregory Clayton, President, Enrollment Management Services, EducationDynamics YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How is Unity Environmental University adapting to serve the modern learner through innovative online & flexible program offerings? What challenges do traditional higher education institutions face in evolving their marketing, recruitment, & program delivery approaches to meet changing student needs? How can colleges & universities move beyond legacy thinking & processes to develop new educational products & reach untapped student markets? What role does data-driven decision making & a willingness to "fail fast" play in successfully launching new academic programs? How is the concept of the "modern learner" changing how institutions think about student demographics, modalities, & support services? What lessons can other institutions learn from Unity's transformation in embracing new delivery models while maintaining academic quality? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #939, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference ⁠YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Nicole Bien⁠, Chief Schools Officer, ⁠International Baccalaureate YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How does the International Baccalaureate framework prepare students for college & careers? What strategies does IB use to maintain consistency across 162 countries while allowing for cultural adaptation? How is IB integrating artificial intelligence & wellbeing support into its programs? What impact does IB have on college enrollment & graduation rates compared to national averages How does IB's global network of 40,000 educators support schools in implementing the program? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Extended conversation for subscribers includes: Her insights on balancing rigor & wellbeing in education IB's latest initiatives in artificial intelligence & education Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #938, President Series #293, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference ⁠YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. William "Rusty" Kennedy⁠, President, ⁠Andrew College YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How is Andrew College adapting to serve students in rural Southwest Georgia? What strategies is Rusty employing to grow enrollment & add 4-year degree programs? How is Andrew College balancing its Methodist affiliation with the need for financial sustainability? What unique challenges & opportunities come with leading a small, private college in 2024? How is Rusty building a new leadership team to drive institutional change? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Extended conversation for subscribers includes: Rusty's approach to overcoming institutional inertia Key traits he looks for when hiring new cabinet members His candid perspective on the future of higher education Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #937, President Series #292, & brought to YOU by Parallels - use coupon code EDUP10 for YOUR 10% discount! YOUR guest is Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, President, Goldey-Beacom College YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio How has Goldey-Beacom College evolved from its 1886 founding as a business penmanship school to its current status as a liberal arts college with a strong business focus? What strategies has Colleen implemented to adapt Goldey-Beacom's curriculum & delivery methods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? How is Goldey-Beacom addressing the challenges of relevance & employability through stackable certificates & industry partnerships? What unique advantages does Goldey-Beacom's large unrestricted endowment provide, & how is Colleen leveraging this resource for the college's future? How does Colleen balance the need for technological advancement with budget constraints at a small institution? Listen in to #EdUp! If YOU want to hear the extended conversation of this episode & get exclusive early access to ad-free episodes, extended episodes, bonus episodes, original content, invites to special events, & more, all while helping to sustain EdUp, then... BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TODAY! Thank 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 Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We make education YOUR business!