The EdUp Experience

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp  In this episode, #936, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Daniel R. Porterfield⁠, President & CEO, ⁠Aspen Institute⁠ YOUR cohost is ⁠⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio What is the Aspen Institute & how does it serve its mission? How does the Aspen Institute focus on the human element in an increasingly technology-driven world? What are the key components of the Aspen Institute's fellowship programs & how do they impact leaders? How is the Aspen Institute working to improve community colleges through its College Excellence Program? What is the American Talent Initiative & how is it increasing access for low-income students at selective colleges? How is the Aspen Institute addressing issues of free speech & pluralism on college campuses? What are the main arguments in Dan's new book "Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth"? How does Dan envision the future of higher education & its role in society? 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, #935, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Victoria Papalian⁠, COO, ⁠Udacity YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠  How does Udacity create industry-relevant, hands-on learning experiences? Why is constantly updating curriculum crucial in fast-changing tech fields? What are Udacity's new programs in Generative AI & how do partnerships with tech giants like Google enhance them? How has the recent acquisition by Accenture impacted Udacity's mission? What is the significance of Udacity's $24 million scholarship program with AWS in democratizing tech education? How does Udacity partner with higher education institutions like Western Governors University? What are "nanodegrees" & how do they fit into Udacity's various learning modalities? What is Victoria's vision for the future of post-secondary education, particularly regarding individualized learning paths? 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, #934, President Series #290, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Michael Avaltroni⁠, President, ⁠Fairleigh Dickinson University YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠ How did Michael's experience as an undergraduate chemistry student at Fairleigh Dickinson influence his decision to stay & contribute to the institution for over two decades? What have been the most significant challenges & rewards at each stage of Michael's career at Fairleigh Dickinson, from faculty member to founding dean & now president? How has Michael's background in research & innovation influenced his approach to academic leadership & program development? What advice would Michael give to other higher education leaders looking to build & sustain impactful partnerships? What are the key components of Fairleigh Dickinson's Latin Student Success Program & how has it effectively uplifted underrepresented groups? How does Michael envision the future of higher education in terms of inclusivity & accessibility for all students? How has Michael integrated lessons from Walt Disney's vision into his strategic initiatives at Fairleigh Dickinson? 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, #933, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is David Bradley, Owner, Big Head Bob LLC YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How did the character of Big Head Bob evolve from a childhood doodle to a multi-faceted educational brand What is the core message of Big Head Bob, & how does it help children & adults address their differences & challenges? How is Big Head Bob being used as a tool for social-emotional learning in schools? What partnerships & collaborations is Big Head Bob pursuing, including potential work with NASA? How does Big Head Bob address the challenges of social media & technology use among young people? What are David's future plans for expanding the Big Head Bob brand into television, streaming, & other media? How can educators & parents use Big Head Bob resources to support mental health & personal growth? 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, #932, President Series #289, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Lester McCorn, President, Clinton College YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠ How has Lester's vision for Clinton College evolved since his inauguration, & how does it align with the historic missions of HBCUs? What is the Work College model, & how is Clinton College implementing it to provide value & career preparation for students? How do Lester's experiences as a pastor & community organizer influence his leadership approach at Clinton College? What initiatives has Clinton College launched to support student success & retention, such as the Academic Success Center? How is Clinton College expanding its global educational opportunities through programs like the HBCU China Exchange? What are the key components of Clinton College's 125th anniversary capital campaign, & how will they enhance the student experience? How does Clinton College's "Excellence Without Excuse" mantra cultivate a culture of high achievement among students & 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! 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, #931, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU⁠ 2025 conference, YOUR guest is Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine YOUR cohost is ⁠Jonaed Iqbal⁠, Talent Program Manager, ⁠NoDegree.com⁠ YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights How can students & educators in higher education identify & leverage "opportunity set B" - the unasked opportunities available to them for growth? How should higher education institutions teach & frame the concept of failure & experimentation to students? What cross-disciplinary skills will be most valuable for students entering the workforce in the next several years, particularly in light of AI & automation? How can higher education better prepare students for real-world experiences & develop crucial interpersonal "soft skills"? What lessons can higher education take from Jason's career journey & his concept of "working your next job"? How can students build experience & "put in the reps" to prepare for bigger opportunities? What role does optimism & resilience play in navigating careers and changes in higher 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! 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, #930, President Series #288, & brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference YOUR guest is ⁠Kate Ferrel, President, Nicolet College YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Laurie Shanderson⁠, Host, ⁠EdUp Accreditation Insights⁠ How is Kate implementing her leadership philosophy of empathy, transparency, & servant leadership at Nicolet College? What innovative approaches is Nicolet College taking to strategic planning & accreditation preparation? How is the college fostering diversity, equity, & inclusion through initiatives like the Indigenous Advisory Council & open & inclusive academics? What steps is Nicolet College taking to support students impacted by the pandemic & create engaging learning experiences both on-campus & online? How does Kate use humor & optimism in her leadership, especially when addressing serious challenges in higher education? What unique opportunities does Nicolet College's natural setting provide for student learning & experiences? 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 This EdUp Mini Series, "The Currency of Change", continues with episode 4: "Pulling On The Same End of the Rope" YOUR hosts are ⁠Dr. Jamie Brownlee-Turgeon⁠, Vice Provost of Operations, Graduate and Professional Studies at Point Loma Nazarene University & ⁠Andy Benis⁠⁠, Associate VP of Marketing and Interim VP of Enrollment at Los Angeles Pacific University. Listen in to #EdUp! 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, #928, YOUR guest is Nina Rees, Former President & CEO, National Alliance for Public Charter Schools YOUR host is ⁠⁠⁠Douglas A.J. Carlson⁠⁠⁠, Head of Partnerships - Americas, ⁠⁠⁠LeadSquared How are charter schools adapting to prepare students for jobs that may not exist yet in the age of AI? What innovative models like project-based learning are charter schools implementing to foster student curiosity & creativity? How are charter schools partnering with higher education institutions to create pipelines for diverse student recruitment? What challenges are charter schools facing in terms of funding, politics, & talent pipeline? How can charter schools expand their reach beyond urban areas to more communities? What role can education play in addressing broader societal challenges like polarization & climate change? How might the upcoming election impact education policy & funding at the federal & state levels? Listen in to #EdUp! 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, #927, & President Series #287, YOUR guest is ⁠Dr. Ross Gittell, President, Bryant University YOUR host is ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠  How is Bryant University focusing on professional development & strong outcomes for students in a challenging higher education landscape? What value does an integrated residential & academic experience provide that online education cannot match? How did Ross' experience as chancellor of New Hampshire's Community College System inform his approach at Bryant? What data & transparency are needed to demonstrate higher education's return on investment to skeptical audiences? How can universities build strong community & human connections in an increasingly digital world? What innovations does Ross foresee as institutions adapt to demographic changes & other challenges? How can higher education leaders restore public trust & highlight education's broader societal value beyond just financial outcomes? Listen in to #EdUp! 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!