It's YOUR time to #EdUp

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

YOUR guest is Dr. Melissa Beck Wells, Associate Professor, Director of Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Development, Empire State University

YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4Education

YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠

• How does Empire State University, a 98% online institution with 20,000 students ranging from age 19 to 89, use Universal Design for Learning to minimize barriers & reduce the temptation to cheat by offering multimodal content delivery, flexible assessment options, & 24/7 support including tutoring & even a virtual food pantry?
• Why does Melissa refuse to use AI tracker tools due to false positives, & how does Empire's required AI statement in every syllabus (allowing instructors to permit, prohibit, or require citation of AI) create transparency & support proactive conversations rather than punitive measures?
• How does Empire's approach of 200 plus hours of monthly professional development for faculty & focusing on removing unintentional barriers lead to authentic student engagement, & why does Melissa believe that when students feel supported & can demonstrate learning in ways meaningful to them, they're less likely to violate academic integrity?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

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

YOUR guest is Patricia Salkin, Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Provost of the Graduate & Professional Divisions, & Professor of Law, Touro University

YOUR cohost is Thomas Fetsch, CEO, Integrity4Education

YOUR host is ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠

• How has Touro grown from a couple dozen students 53 years ago to 20,000 students across 7 states & 4 countries, & why does Patricia believe the vast majority of students & faculty act with integrity?
• What innovative approach is Touro taking by hiring an associate provost for AI, implementing faculty innovation grants to teach responsible AI use, & why does Patricia believe teaching students to fact check AI outputs & craft effective prompts is better than banning the technology?
• How does Touro's Academic Integrity Council function with officers from every program, what does their AI addendum allow (students may use AI unless faculty specify otherwise), & why does Patricia emphasize thorough investigations, informal resolutions when appropriate, & robust student support systems?

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It's YOUR time to #EdUp

In this episode, President Series #424, powered by ⁠⁠⁠Ellucian⁠⁠⁠, & sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,

YOUR guest is Dr. Randall VanWagoner, President, Mohawk Valley Community College

YOUR host is ⁠⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio

• How does a 19 year community college president use ChatGPT for a 45 minute leadership reflection road trip & discover he's actually leading his "3rd presidency" at the same institution?
• What happens when a community college braces 17 different funding streams to offer Free Fast Track training to 100 students monthly & achieves a 65% completion rate with 60% adults 25+ & 60% people of color?
• How does a college serving the 2nd poorest student population in New York's SUNY system increase graduation rates by 50% through Guided Pathways while maintaining a culture where 80% of employees look forward to work EVERY day (not just Tuesdays)?

Extended Conversation for EdUp Premium Members:

• Why does a 19 year president say his greatest accomplishment isn't birthing 5 presidents from his VP ranks but staying married for 30 years & what does that reveal about presidential staying power?
• How did AI reflection reveal Randy was "chasing headlines" with big partnerships instead of strengthening the core & why does he now prioritize sustainable change over media releases?
• What are the 4 things ALL generations want at work (according to millions of Gallup surveys) & how does building these conditions create a culture where 90% of employees trust their colleagues & 98% connect to the mission?

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