Jenny Zafke, program director for CSP's Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program, joins One Heart to talk about her career journey, her love for teaching (especially at CSP), and how the university's DMS prepares students to serve patients well.

As Director of CSP's Center for Student Engagement, Kelly Matthias is on the front lines of creating meaningful experiences for students to engage in learning and growth outside of the classroom. In this interview, she shares about her work at CSP in creating and launching programs that allow students to learn about themselves, their gifts, and how they can serve in the world.

Paul Perseke, B.A. '88, is proud of CSP and grateful to give back through his service on the President's Advisory Council and philanthropic gifts. In this interview, he shares about his experiences as a student at CSP, why he gives back, and how CSP's growth increases the value of a CSP degree for alumni.

Dr. Eric Van Hecke began his work as the first Program Director for CSP's Physician Assistant (PA) program in January 2024. He shares about his background, what PAs do, what steps need to take place to launch a PA program, and what skills PAs use in their vocations.

Last week, CSP announced the Elevate the Promise campaign, a $55 million effort to ensure each student at CSP has what they need to fulfill their potential. President Brian Friedrich joins the podcast to talk about the campaign, how it benefits our students, and how it helps CSP to thrive for generations to come.

With approximately 25% of undergraduate college students experiencing food insecurity nationwide, it's incredibly important to identify and support students experiencing this issue so they can be successful. Dr. Jerrod Brown, the Director for the Master of Arts in Human Services program at CSP, shares what food insecurity is, how it affects college students, and what interventions can help alleviate this epidemic.

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CSPday is March 14, 2024. Emma McDowell, Philanthropy Engagement Coordinator, joins us to talk about how our community comes together on CSPday to make a significant impact for our students.

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In fall 2013, CSP's student census showed 82 international students. A decade later, that number is more than ten times greater at 855. Director of International Student Services Tiffanie Loeb Schneider joins the podcast to talk about her personal experiences with and love for international education and how CSP serves its burgeoning population of international students.

In his role as University Pastor, Tom Gundermann seeks to embody CSP's promise to "honor Christ and welcome all" through his ministry. Reflecting on his long family history and legacy at CSP, he shares why CSP means so much to him and how grateful he is to serve the CSP community.

No matter where God has called Dr. Laurie Friedrich, she's been able to fulfill her calling and passion for education students of all ages. Now as a professor in CSP's graduate teacher education programs—and wife of President Brian Friedrich—she shares about what it means to serve her alma mater and follow in the footsteps of professors that made a lifelong impact on her.