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The EdUp Experience
YOUR Higher Education Podcast
1212 episodes
20 hours ago
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. LEARN MORE: edupexperience.com We make education YOUR business!
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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. LEARN MORE: edupexperience.com We make education YOUR business!
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Education
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The EdUp Experience
From Firearms to Drones: Teaching Trades Without Classrooms - with Jarred McNeely, Chief Academic Officer, Sonoran Desert Institute

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4Education

YOUR guest is Jarred McNeely, Chief Academic Officer, Sonoran Desert Institute

YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4Education

YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠

  • How does an online trade school put the lab in students' living rooms & deliver hands on gunsmithing & drone training to 3,000 students across the country without traditional campuses?
  • What happens when faculty focus on video demonstrations instead of papers & why is watching students physically build & repair things more effective than AI detection software for combating academic integrity violations?
  • How does a mid 30s veteran heavy student population learn to use AI as a responsible tool for customer communication & why does SDI teach open book testing to prepare students for industries that change faster than memorized knowledge?

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20 hours ago
36 minutes 55 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What College Presidents Need to Know About Rankings, ROI & the Demographic Cliff - with Dr. LaMont Jones, Managing Editor for Education, U.S. News & World Report

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn’t love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. LaMont Jones, Managing Editor for Education, U.S. News & World Report

YOUR cohost is Darius Goldman, Founder & CEO, Career-Bond

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

  • How can families leverage U.S. News' 8 billion yearly impressions, free rankings & 10,000 plus scholarship database to find the right educational path?
  • Why do outcomes based metrics like Pell Grant graduation rates & high paying associate degree programs matter more than traditional prestige for ROI?
  • What strategies can higher education leaders use to strengthen mission clarity, increase transparency & demonstrate value proposition in a changing landscape?

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1 day ago
45 minutes 6 seconds

The EdUp Experience
The University That Refused to Accept the Demographic Cliff - with Dr. Aondover Tarhule, President, Illinois State University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #418, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Aondover Tarhule, President, Illinois State University

YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes 

  • How does a Nigerian born climate scientist with uneducated parents become the 21st president of a university achieving record enrollment since 1991?
  • What happens when a university uses analytics to discover they were losing students over $200 holds & raises retention by addressing the real top 3 reasons students leave?
  • How does a president transform institutional agility by launching engineering, doubling nursing enrollment & creating data science programs based on student demand & workforce needs?

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2 days ago
47 minutes 14 seconds

The EdUp Experience
How Colleges Can Double Enrollment with Varsity-Lite - with Brent Richard, CEO, IMG Academy

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn’t love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Brent Richard, CEO, IMG Academy

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

  • How does a 50 year old tennis academy transform into a 600 acre boarding school with 1,600 student athletes taking 4 hours of academics & 4 hours of sports daily while teaching resilience like algebra?
  • What happens when 60% of high school students play sports but only 500,000 NCAA roster spots exist for 8 million athletes & why does IMG's survey show 95% of families care about sports as education over money?
  • How does the "Varsity-Lite" model let universities double enrollment by recruiting student athletes to 2nd & 3rd teams using existing fields & why are High Point & Liberty already proving it's profitable?

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5 days ago
38 minutes 56 seconds

The EdUp Experience
How an English Professor Turned AI from "Cheating Tool" to Career Essential - with Dr. Susan Ray, Associate Professor of English, Delaware County Community College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series (because who doesn’t love a little extra goodness in their life), & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Susan Ray, Associate Professor of English, Delaware County Community College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

  • How does an AI transparency journal transform students from viewing AI as "always cheating" (35%) to becoming confident digital citizens?
  • What happens when 89% of students already use ChatGPT weekly but arrive at college with zero guidance on ethical use?
  • How does integrating AI across composition curriculum achieve 100% retention rates & prepare students for careers where 71% of employers prefer AI skills?

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6 days ago
31 minutes 16 seconds

The EdUp Experience
Anticipatory Tiptoes - with Dr. Kimberly Beatty⁠, Chancellor, ⁠Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City⁠

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #417, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Kimberly Beatty, Chancellor, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

YOUR co-host is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does a community college serving 18,000 students across 5 campuses get approval to offer bachelor's degrees in respiratory care to fill critical workforce gaps?
  • What does it take to be 1st runner up in Dancing with the Stars Kansas City style while leading a major community college?
  • How can higher education adapt to AI & changing student expectations without compromising rigor & services?

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1 week ago
49 minutes 37 seconds

The EdUp Experience
EdUp Extra: How 1M Test Takers Achieve 90% College Persistence Without Seat Time - with CT Turner, CEO, GED Testing Service

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is CT Turner, CEO, GED Testing Service 

YOUR cohost is Darius Goldman, Founder & CEO, Career-Bond

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

  • How does a proficiency based program serve 1 million test takers yearly & achieve 85.5% semester to semester college persistence?
  • What happens when a 39 year old single mom with an autistic son uses GED to enter nursing school & get off Medicaid?
  • How does GED serve over 90 countries, including refugees born in camps who use the credential as their only pathway out?

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1 week ago
39 minutes 2 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What "Explore the Uncommon" Really Means at Linfield University - with Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #416, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Mark Blegen, President, Linfield University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does a new president lead a university where 40% of incoming students are first generation & achieve an 85.5% retention rate?
  • What happens when a college president visits every faculty member's office for 30 minutes to build relationships & culture before strategic planning?
  • How does "explore the uncommon" differentiate Linfield University in a crowded higher education marketplace? 

EdUp Premium Subscriber Only Conversation:

  • What advice should aspiring college presidents follow to land the job & lead authentically?
  • How do new presidents build a support network when you're the only president on campus?
  • What does the future hold for higher education amid demographic cliffs & federal challenges?

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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠

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1 week ago
39 minutes 31 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What 2U's Turnaround Reveals About Higher Ed's Future - Kees Bol, CEO, 2U

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Kees Bol, CEO, 2U

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

  • How does a CEO turn around a company 9 months after emerging from bankruptcy & what assumptions proved right about 2U's core assets?
  • What happens when over 50% of all students now take some education online & why are the bright lines between on campus & online education disappearing?
  • How does AI tutoring show an order of magnitude higher adoption than human tutors & why are alternative credentials outpacing degree program growth?

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Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠

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We make education YOUR business!

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1 week ago
35 minutes 58 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What Every University President Should Know About AI Literacy Requirements - with Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #415, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Christina A. Clark, President, La Roche University

YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does a Catholic university achieve 97% job/grad school placement while serving primarily lower & middle income families?
  • What happens when you embed AI literacy & ethical AI training into every student's education before they graduate?
  • How does a university teach students constructive dialogue techniques to navigate political differences without protests?

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1 week ago
49 minutes 54 seconds

The EdUp Experience
EdUp Extra: If You're a University President, This 20-Minute Listen Could Change Everything - Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer of the USL

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, part of our EdUp Extra series, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Justin Papadakis, Deputy CEO & Chief Real Estate Officer, United Soccer League (USL),

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes

  • How does the USL's partnership with Bellevue University provide 4 year scholarships to professional soccer players & why does this allow athletes to pursue both professional careers & higher education simultaneously?
  • What makes USL's stadium partnerships with universities a win-win situation & how does the league bring private capital to create better infrastructure while developing entertainment districts that benefit both teams & campuses?
  • How is USL's rapid growth to 100 plus teams creating thousands of career opportunities for students in accounting, finance, sales, social media, graphic design & other fields & why does Justin believe USL is the best pathway into professional sports?

Connect with Justin Papadakis: Email: justin.papadakis@uslsoccer.com directly for partnership opportunities

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2 weeks ago
27 minutes 32 seconds

The EdUp Experience
Why College-Ready Students Still Drop Out & How Paid Internships Fix It - with Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude

It's YOUR time to #EdUp 

In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Donnell J. Butler, Founder & President, Prelude

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does a South Bronx kid who started at McDonald's at 14 transform a Citibank internship into a mission to create economic freedom for underserved youth?
  • What happens when 95 high school students earn $6 dollars for 10 hours per week in year long paid internships while taking rigorous professional skills seminars for credit?
  • How does a learn & earn model with 100% employer partnership renewals prepare the "mighty middle" students for both college success & career readiness?

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2 weeks ago
47 minutes 28 seconds

The EdUp Experience
When Tutoring Becomes Cool - with Samyr Qureshi, Co-founder & CEO, Knack

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Samyr Qureshi, Co-founder & CEO, Knack

YOUR co-host is Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President, Ensign College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does a gig economy tutoring model create jobs for high achieving students while providing free support to struggling peers through peer to peer learning?
  • What happens when 65-70% of students who never used tutoring before suddenly access help because they can connect with someone who took the exact same course with the same professor?
  • How does a managed tutoring platform deliver 20% retention increases for at risk students while providing digestible costs instead of hiring full time staff? 

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2 weeks ago
51 minutes 5 seconds

The EdUp Experience
If Students Don't Exist, Are They Still Cheating? - Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4Education

YOUR guest is Dr. Matthew J. Borcherding, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, Minnesota State Community & Technical College

YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4Education

YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠

  • How does Dr. Borcherding drive innovation at M-State with values of integrity, inclusion, & innovation & why does he believe thinking outside the box is essential for moving institutions forward into the future?
  • What makes M-State's approach to AI integration unique & how are they developing an applied AI certificate that stacks into degree options while embracing AI as a tool rather than banning it?
  • How does Dr. Borcherding's academic integrity tracking system identify serial offenders & why does he believe focusing on the "why" behind cheating is more effective than just implementing software solutions?

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2 weeks ago
30 minutes 59 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What Happens When 7,000 Students Get Unlimited AI Access Overnight? with Dr. Rob McDole, Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning, Cedarville University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Rob McDole, Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning, Cedarville University

YOUR host is Dr. Jodi Blinco

  • How does a Christian university become the 1st in the world to implement ChatGPT EDU campus wide for all students, faculty & staff?
  • What happens when a university that brought internet to Ohio in the 1990s tackles AI implementation with standing room only training sessions?
  • How does a biblical worldview shape AI adoption while addressing fears about job displacement & human disconnection?

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2 weeks ago
43 minutes 30 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What Happens When You Remove All the "Gunk" From Higher Education? - with Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, Founder & President, Newstate University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #414, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Sasha Thackaberry, Founder & President, Newstate University

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does a university operate on a $300/month subscription model with competency based education where students can start the same day they apply?
  • What happens when you remove all the "gunk" from traditional higher education processes & build an AI enabled university from scratch in just 9 months?
  • How does avoiding federal financial aid enable radically affordable education that gets students workforce relevant skills without debt?

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3 weeks ago
46 minutes 59 seconds

The EdUp Experience
Inside the Search for President #14 - with Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #413, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Romaine Seguin, Acting President, William Woods University

YOUR co-host is Gregory Clayton, President, EducationDynamics

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does a UPS executive with 38 years in supply chain & logistics bring 1.2 second efficiency mindsets to higher education operations?
  • What happens when you create separate P&Ls for athletics & unique programs like Equestrian Science with 102 horses on campus?
  • How does a board chair turned interim president plan to hire the 14th president in 155 years after 12 presidents in 151 years?

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3 weeks ago
49 minutes 4 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What Happens When Universities Take Degrees to Students Instead of Waiting - with Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President, Texas State University

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #412, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Kelly Damphousse, President, Texas State University

YOUR co-host is Brent Ramdin, CEO, EducationDynamics

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  • How does a former Canadian prison guard who "was the worst prison guard ever" transform into a university president leading 44,000 students?
  • What happens when a university takes degrees directly to students through community college partnerships & online programs instead of expecting them to come to campus?
  • How does a 126 year old institution balance becoming an R1 research university while serving 50% first generation & Pell eligible students?

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3 weeks ago
50 minutes 20 seconds

The EdUp Experience
Why We're Asking the Wrong Questions About Student Cheating - with Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, La Roche University, & Host of EdUp Provost

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In this episode, part of our Academic Integrity Series, sponsored by ⁠Integrity4Education

YOUR guest is Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the Faculty, La Roche University, Host of EdUp Provost, & Author of The Chief Academic Officer's Handbook: A Provost's Guide to Visionary Leadership 

YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4Education

YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠

  • How does Dr. Thuswaldner approach academic integrity in the age of AI & why does he believe we should focus on whether students are learning rather than whether they're cheating?
  • What makes "The Chief Academic Officer's Handbook: A Provost's Guide to Visionary Leadership" essential reading for higher education leaders & how does it address real world challenges facing provosts?
  • How is La Roche University reimagining the humanities in an AI driven world & why does Dr. Thuswaldner believe this counter cultural approach is critical for preserving what makes us human?

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3 weeks ago
42 minutes 33 seconds

The EdUp Experience
What America's Original Community College Teaches About the Future - with Dr. Clyne Namuo, President, Joliet Junior College

It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #411, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Clyne Namuo, President, Joliet Junior College

YOUR co-host is Christi Segal, Vice President Managed Services & Executive Business Engagement, Ellucian

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio 

  • How does America's 1st community college create a digital twin president called "Cyber Clyne" to personalize learning for every student by 2075?
  • What happens when you give faculty & staff a $100,000 design thinking challenge & let custodians compete with VPs for innovation funding?
  • How does a Native Hawaiian president use cultural values of mana & storytelling to transform a 124 year old institution serving 55% 1st generation students?

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3 weeks ago
53 minutes 17 seconds

The EdUp Experience
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. LEARN MORE: edupexperience.com We make education YOUR business!