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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 ed... more

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with ⁠Dr. Jennifer King, President, U.S. Operations, & Dr. Saib Othman, Provost, Schiller International University

This episode is sponsored by the InsightsEDU 2027 Conference - focused on attracting & retaining the modern le... more

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Elvin Freytes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

American higher ed is fighting for its survival, & most people don't know the war has already begun.

Beyond Survival: Reporting from the Front Lines of Higher ... more

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Beth Ross, President, Emmanuel College

This episode, President Series #499, is powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ -Higher Ed's AI-Enriched Platform!

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Keith Curry, President, Compton College

This episode, President Series #498, is powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠ -Higher Ed's AI-Enriched Platform!

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Episode: Why Every Student Must Intern - with Dr. Beth Ross, President, Emmanuel College
Dr. Keith Curry
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Episode: The 2035 Blueprint for a Community College - with Dr. Keith Curry, President, Compton College
Mark Byrnes
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Episode: How Did MTSU Lift Its Graduation Rate by 8 Points? - with Mark Byrnes, Provost, Middle Tennessee State University
Montserrat Gomendio
Former Secretary of State for Education, Spain; OECD leader
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Episode: What Singapore Knows That the West Refuses to Learn - with Montserrat Gomendio, Former Chancellor/Rectora, Universidad Nebrija
Matthew Scogin
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Hope College
Episode: The Answer to Our Hopelessness Is Not Technology - with Matt Scogin, President, Hope College
Jaime Hansen
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Episode: How Do You Build an Organization Whose Goal Is to Become Obsolete? - with Jaime Hansen, CEO, Swipe Out Hunger
Greg Domski
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Episode: The Forklift Cannot Do Your Deadlifts - with Greg Domski, Associate Provost, Augustana College
Towuanna Porter Brannon
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Episode: Our Graduates Transform Your Businesses - Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon, President, Virginia Peninsula Community College
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Episode: LIVE from the 2026 ⁠AcOps Conference⁠ powered by ⁠Coursedog⁠ - with Amy Beth Glass⁠, University Registrar, & Evan Vasilakis, Professional Services Specialist, ⁠Stockton University⁠

Hosts

Dr. Joe Sallustio
Host with a practical, down-to-earth interviewing style.
Elvin Freytes
Producer and co-host, known for facilitating guest discussions and production flow.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • A Thoughtful, Insightful Conversation on Leadership and Higher Ed Change

    EdUp Experience provided a thoughtful, engaging, and well-facilitated conversation that truly honors the complexity of higher education leadership.

    The EdUp team created a welcoming space for meaningful dialogue, asked insightful questions, and allowed the conversation to unfold in a way that felt both authentic and impactful. The discussion struck an excellent balance between strategy, storytelling, and the real-world challenges facing today’s institutions.

    I especially appreciated the opportun... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickspagnoli
    United States8 months ago
  • Listener and Guest Experience

    I’ve been a long-time listener of the show and always admired the range of expert guests. Recently I guested on the show and was surprised at how naturally the content is generated. The two hosts created a comfortable, authentic environment to share my experience as a higher ed administrator and podcast host. I highly recommend this show as a tool to learn more about the issues in higher education from a variety of guests and co-hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Holtan
    United States8 months ago
  • Where Higher Ed Meets

    If you want to be in the conversation you have to be a part of The EdUp Experience. Diversity of thought and actionable ideas from leaders who make it happen….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuck Ambrose
    United States8 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Thanks Joe Sallustio for the thoughtful discussion. It was a pleasure to be on your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danfrenchy20
    United Statesa year ago
  • A lot of fun!

    I’ve been listening to the EdUp Experience for a long time now and really enjoyed coming on the show. Joe made the discussion very conversational and clearly knows the space very well. It was a great opportunity to discuss the type of problems we’re trying to solve at Scholarly and the future of AI in higher education. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rusty Cowher
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful leadership discussions and actionable strategies.
Listeners appreciate the human, engaging interviews and real-world case studies.
Show is regarded as high-quality and informative for higher-ed leaders.
Guests report a comfortable interview style and insightful questions.
Audience values diversity of guests and practical EdTech/policy insights.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Every Student Must Intern - with Dr. Beth Ross, President, Emmanuel College
Q: What is the elevator pitch for Emmanuel to a prospective student and family?
If you come to Emmanuel, you will be known, you will be supported, you will be challenged, and you will be ready to launch by the time you graduate, with abundant opportunities to contribute to the world after your education.
Why Every Student Must Intern - with Dr. Beth Ross, President, Emmanuel College
Q: All right, what makes Emmanuel College distinctive in terms of its approach to internships and liberal arts?
Emmanuel blends a rigorous liberal arts foundation with structured internship experiences, leveraging local healthcare, biotech, and financial sectors in Boston to give students practical, reflective learning that connects theory to real-world outcomes.
What Singapore Knows That the West Refuses to Learn - with Montserrat Gomendio, Former Chancellor/Rectora, Universidad Nebrija
Q: What are the main challenges that you think are specific to universities that they're facing right now?
Universities face rising access with high entry numbers, the mismatch between fields of study and labor market demand (especially STEM), concerns about employability and salaries, and funding and debt issues, which vary by country; balance between university and vocational training, ensuring quality and relevance, and designing information for students to make informed choices.
How Did MTSU Lift Its Graduation Rate by 8 Points? - with Mark Byrnes, Provost, Middle Tennessee State University
Q: What changes helped you raise graduation rates and how do you approach student success?
The university expanded professional advising, implemented data-informed tracking, revised general education, and focused on career readiness and meaningful faculty-staff-student relationships to support retention and graduation.
The 2035 Blueprint for a Community College - with Dr. Keith Curry, President, Compton College
Q: How do you define student success at Compton College?
Student success is about helping students achieve their educational goals in a timely manner, supported by wraparound services, so theyDon't face barriers that prevent progress, with systems designed to automatically provide essential supports without extra barriers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The EdUp Experience

What is The EdUp Experience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-level look at higher education leadership, operations, and policy through conversations with presidents, provosts, registrars, and EdTech leaders. Episodes frequently center on student success, data-driven decision making, workforce alignment, and practical implementation of scheduling, catalog systems, and campus operations. Notable is the emphasis on real-world change management, partnerships with vendors, and scalable strategies for universities and community colleges facing funding challenges, enrollment pressure, and AI integration. The show often features actionable takeaways, governance insights, and a mix of institutional leadership stories with hands-on operational detail that can help listeners understand how big ideas tran... more

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2. Dr. Keith Curry
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