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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 Stacy Chiaramonte⁠, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Operations, ⁠UPCEA⁠, & ⁠Jeni McRay⁠, Assistant Provost, Internationalization & Strategic Initiatives, ⁠Fort Hays State University

In this episode, recorded Live from ... more

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Jeremy L. Thomas, President, Black Hawk College

In this episode, President Series #481, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Confe... more

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Patty Alper, President, Teach to Work Foundation

In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Coursedog

YOUR host is Dr. Jodi ... more

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Kathy Bakhit, Community College Faculty Fellow, University of La Verne

In this episode, sponsored by EdUp Leadership, the ​HigherEd PodCon​ II happening July 16 & 17, & the 2026 AcOps Conference July 29-31 by Cou... more

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Recent Guests

Charlie Nguyen
Founder and CEO of Employer-Funded Financial Aid (EFFA) Inc.
EFFA Inc.
Episode: LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Charlie Nguyen, Founder & CEO, Employer-Funded Financial Aid (EFFA) Inc.
Marsha Familiaro Enright
President of Reliance College Fund
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Episode: Tech CEOs Are Saying Study Liberal Arts. Here's Why - with Marsha Familaro Enright, President, Reliance College Fund
Dr. Jesse Bernal
President of Western Connecticut State University
WestCon (Western Connecticut State University)
Episode: $18 Million Deficit. 4 Years to Close It. Here's How - with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President at Western Connecticut State University
Kevin Halle
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Wayne State College
Episode: LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Kevin Halle, VP for Enrollment Management, Wayne State College
Charles Modica
Chancellor, St. George's University
St. George's University
Episode: He Appointed Himself Chancellor at 25. That Was 50 Years Ago - with Charles R. Modica, Chancellor, St. George's University
Zev Eleff
President, Gratz College
Gratz College
Episode: He Became President at 35. Here's What He Knows That Others Don't. - with Zev Eleff, President, Gratz College
Dr. Alisa White
President of Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
Episode: How Does 1 University Stack Credentials From Certificates to Doctoral All Under 1 Roof? - with Dr. Alisa White, President, Sam Houston State University
Christi Segal
Senior Vice President of Managed Services and Executive Business Development, Edelucy
Edelucy
Episode: The Metrics Match the Energy. Every Single Time - with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President of Merced College
Dr. Chris Vitelli
President of Merced College
Merced College
Episode: The Metrics Match the Energy. Every Single Time - with Dr. Chris Vitelli, President of Merced College

Hosts

Dr. Joe Sallustio
Host of The EdUp Experience, with extensive background in higher education leadership and storytelling in education.
Elvin Freytes
Producer and co-host providing editorial direction and guest coordination for episodes exploring higher-ed innovation.
Brent Ramdin
CEO, Education Dynamics; contributes strategic perspective on enrollment marketing and institutional transformation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 110 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 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 States9 months 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 States9 months ago

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Guests bring diverse perspectives from presidents to edtech founders.
Insightful leadership discussions with practical implications for colleges.
Hosts foster authentic, comfortable conversations that encourage sharing real-world challenges.
The show consistently features high-caliber guests and actionable ideas for higher-ed strategy.

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Talking Points

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LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Charlie Nguyen, Founder & CEO, Employer-Funded Financial Aid (EFFA) Inc.
Q: Tell us, what is EFFA? Who do you serve? How do we know about you?
EFFA stands for Employer-Funded Financial Aid, a platform and philosophy aimed at reducing US student debt by enabling direct employer funding for education, bypassing the traditional reimbursement bottleneck. It serves employees seeking education benefits and employers looking to upskill and retain talent by funding education directly with school partners.
$18 Million Deficit. 4 Years to Close It. Here's How - with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President at Western Connecticut State University
Q: Who do you serve and how do you serve them?
We serve a diverse, working-class student body with a focus on access and mobility, offering affordable tuition, strong local partnerships, and pathways from ninth grade through workforce readiness to support student retention and completion.
$18 Million Deficit. 4 Years to Close It. Here's How - with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, President at Western Connecticut State University
Q: And I want you to lay the groundwork for us. Besides the obvious, where's Western Connecticut State University?
WestCon is in Danbury, Connecticut, serving a large immigrant and Hispanic-serving student population with a strong emphasis on affordability and community integration to support student success.
LIVE from the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference - with Kevin Halle, VP for Enrollment Management, Wayne State College
Q: How do you decide which new tools or AI solutions to sit down with and learn about in a crowded market?
I stay a learner first, evaluating tools to understand what they truly offer and whether they align with our specific enrollment needs, often trying webinars or quick demos, while being selective and prioritizing genuine value over novelty.
2/3 of Students Paid Less. Completion Went Up. Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?- with Ethan Pollack, Senior Director of Financing the Future Initiative, Jobs For the Future (JFF)
Q: What is the Financing the Future Initiative within JFF that you lead?
It launched in 2020 to reimagine how postsecondary education and training are paid for, combining research, best practices, policy work, and ecosystem-building to push innovative financing that shifts risk away from students toward providers and systems that serve them.

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

This show centers on leadership and innovation in higher education, spotlighting college and university presidents, executives in edtech, and institutional leaders who are driving student success, workforce development, and operational efficiency. Topics recur around AI and data-driven strategies, online and hybrid learning, partnerships with industry, enrollment and marketing, student wellness, and the economics of running modern institutions. Guests often share real-world anecdotes about funding, governance, and transformative initiatives, with an emphasis on mission-driven leadership and actionable takeaways for administrators and educators. The format tends to be conversational, with hosts guiding probing questions that surface practica... more

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