GV Faculty Focus
GV Faculty Focus, the podcast where we introduce you to the faculty, who are the heart of Grand Valley State University to learn more about their work that’s making a difference for both our students and our community. Whether it’s through community engagement, transformative classroom experiences or groundbreaking research, we’ll highlight the people who make GVSU such an extraordinary place.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
GV Faculty Focus
Latest Episodes
Leah Breen, M.Ed. - Associate Vice President for Education, Innovation and School Services
Leah Breen, Associate Vice President for Education, Innovation and School Services joins us for our latest discussion. Leah joined GVSU’s Charter Schools Office in 2022 and has provided strategic leadership for our team that oversees one...
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Episode 8
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8:22
Jennifer Drake, Ph. D - Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
We're kicking off the academic year by welcoming Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jennifer Drake, PhD to the podcast. Provost Drake came to GVSU in 2020 to serve as Dean of our College of Liberal Arts and S...
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Episode 7
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11:19
Jonathan Engelsma, Ph.D. - Professor of Computer Science
Jonathan Engelsma, PhD., is a professor of Computer Science in the College of Computing. He serves as the Graduate Program Director for Software Engineering and is the Founding Director of the Applied Computing Institute. He teaches cours...
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Episode 6
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20:39
Robin Spring, M.A. - Associate Professor of Advertising & Public Relations
Robin Spring, M.A. Is an associate professor of advertising and public relations in GVSU's School of Communications. Robin was the recipient of the Grand Valley State University Pew Teaching Excellence Award in 2020 and brings the practic...
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Episode 5
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8:54
Susan Cleghorn, Ph.D. - Professor of Occupational Science and Therapy
Dr. Susan Cleghorn is a professor in GVSU’s College of Health Professions and Director of the Post-Professional Doctorate Program in Occupational Therapy. Since joining GVSU in 2008 and in 2018 earned earning the Pew Excellence in Teaching Awar...
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Episode 4
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12:10