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Governors State University Announces Presidential Search Finalists, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University announced today that, after a national search, it will invite five candidates to its campus in January to interview for the presidency of the university. Current president Stuart Fagan announced several months ago that he will step down from the office on June 30, 2007.

Governors State Honors Lincoln Laureate, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University recently announced that senior Loni Grosz has been selected the 2007 Student Lincoln Laureate from GSU.

“This is an honor reserved for the undergraduate who attains both the highest academic level and who contributes positively to the community,” said Dr. Sherilyn Poole, Interim Dean for Student Co-curricular Activities and Services. “Loni is a perfect choice based on her excellent academic standing and her service to children as an elementary school teacher.”

The award, sponsored by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, is an annual honor reserved for the top senior from each of the state’s public and private …

Gsu College Of Health Professions Awarded $5 Million To Research Health Disparities With University Of Illinois At Chicago, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University announced today that it has received $5 million to support training in research on health disparities. This project will be a collaboration between the College of Health Professions at Governors State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Gsu Library Gathers Friends, Honors First Director, Office Of Public Affairs

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It was a great event for the Governors State University library and the people who support it. More than 100 people attended an open house in November to establish the Friends of the Governors State University Library, to honor its first director, and to recognize the extensive work of the library.

Governors State University Announces Formation Of The University College, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University recently announced the formation of the University College. The University College is comprised of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, the School of Extended Learning as well as the Division of Digital Learning and Media Design.

The new college offers a specialized Bachelor of Arts degree, provides distance learning courses, and lends media design support to the university’s academic units.

College Of Health Professions At Gsu To Offer Health Care Informatics Certificate, Office Of Public Affairs

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The College of Health Professions at Governors State University will offer a new certificate in Health Care Informatics during the Winter trimester, beginning January 8, 2007.

Health Care Informatics is a post-baccalaureate certificate that teaches students how to collect, manage, and assess data in health care settings.

Governors State University Hosts Statewide Disability Career Symposium, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Governors State University (GSU) Office of Career Services recently hosted a Disability Career Symposium. The event’s goal was to provide higher education professionals who work with disabled students with resources to help them better assist those individuals in seeking, obtaining, and maintaining employment.

The daylong symposium was attended by more than 65 career and disability counselors from colleges and universities around the state.

Gsu’S Latino Center For Excellence Sponsors Seminar On Higher Education, Office Of Public Affairs

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On a recent Saturday afternoon, more than 200 parents and students from the South Suburbs and Chicago gathered at Governors State University (GSU) in University Park to hear some important truths and gain some valuable advice.

The Latino Center for Excellence at Governors State University sponsored the Bilingual Seminar on Higher Education, a daylong workshop for Hispanic families to learn both the obstacles their children face in gaining a college education and how important earning a degree really is.

Governors State University Establishes Friends Of The Library, Office Of Public Affairs

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The library at Governors State University is one of the largest research and literary resources in the community. To help support the library’s vast collection and extensive services to both the university and the community, the Friends of the Governors State University Library was established.

New School Year Brings New Faculty To Gsu College Of Arts And Sciences, Office Of Public Affairs

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The school year begins with educators bringing innovation and expertise to the College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University in University Park.

In addition to the appointment of a new dean of the college and acting chair of the Liberal Arts division, six new professors have joined the faculty adding their expertise in research and teaching in a wide variety of subjects and interests to the university.

College Of Business And Public Administration At Governors State University Hosts Regional Education Conference On Global Business, Office Of Public Affairs

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The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University recently hosted the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Great Lakes Region (4) Annual Conference. The two day event, held on October 19 and 20, brought together more than 75 administrators, faculty, and staff from university and college business schools throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

The conference, entitled “Global Solutions: Expanding Horizons in Business,” addressed the growing impact of a global economy on business and the need to incorporate global topics into collegiate business curricula.

When Teachers Teach Teachers, Students Learn Better, Office Of Public Affairs

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According to Dr. Connie Mietlicki, Assistant Professor of English and Secondary Education at GSU and Director of the Teacher Quality Enhancement Partnership which sponsors the training, “CRISS (Creating Independence through Student-owned Strategies) is a program that increases student learning through enhanced teacher effectiveness. The focus is on the student becoming more involved and active in class. The training improves teacher quality from which the students benefit.”

Governors State University Hosts Secondary Education Open House, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University is sponsoring a Secondary Education Open House on November 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for those individuals interested in becoming high school educators. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with program faculty and advisors and learn what a degree and certification in secondary education can mean to their careers and futures.

Gsu Announces Faculty Excellence Awards And Grants Tenure, Office Of Public Affairs

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In the fall, Governors State University honors its educators with Faculty Excellence Awards.

These awards honor the hard work and dedication of professors who work tirelessly to educate, guide, and inspire their students. Recipients are chosen based on student evaluations and department director and dean recommendations. It is a welcome honor because it publicly acknowledges the good work and effective teaching which goes on in the classroom during the school year.

Workshop Creates Network Of Computer Science Educators, Office Of Public Affairs

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How to effectively meet the increasing demand for well-educated and experienced computer scientists and to encourage greater participation by minority students were the subjects of a daylong workshop sponsored by Governors State University and the National Science Foundation.

Computer science educators from Joliet Junior College, Moraine Valley Community College, Kankakee Community College, Daley College, South Suburban College, Prairie State College, and Morton College, met with members of the GSU computer science faculty. They discussed methods of improving the education each facility offers and how the community college curriculum and the GSU program can be aligned to offer a seamless transition …

Millionaire Businessman Chris Gardner To Tell His Story, Office Of Public Affairs

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The story of Chris Gardner’s life is not in the happily ever after ending he is living now as a millionaire businessman, president and CEO of his own Chicago-based company, inspirational speaker, and philanthropist. His story is in the years he spent working to succeed, raising his young son by himself, and coping with their homelessness.

Gardner will tell his remarkable story as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at Governors State University at 5 p.m. on November 2 in Sherman Music Recital Hall.

Gsu Scholarships Available For Community College Grads, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Teacher Quality Enhancement (TQE) Partnership at Governors State University is offering full one-year scholarships to students entering the university’s secondary education programs in biology, chemistry, English, or math from Moraine Valley Community College, Joliet Junior College, Prairie State College, South Suburban College, and Kankakee Community College.

From Quilts To Computers: Old And New Tools To Teach Math, Office Of Public Affairs

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While math teachers do not need a classes on addition and subtraction, they and their students benefit when they learn new and effective methods to teach math concepts and problem solving. The variety of skills and techniques required varies with the grade level and mathematics subjects taught.

At the recent National Council of Teachers of Mathematic Regional Conference in Chicago, three instructors from Governors State University were among the presenters providing educators with exciting and challenging ways to improve mathematics education.

Governors State University Students Become Teachers, Office Of Public Affairs

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In a unique educational opportunity for both students and their instructors, more than 300 first through eighth graders from Grant Elementary School in South Chicago Heights spent two warm sunny days in October learning about the environment.

Their teachers were college students majoring in elementary education at Governors State University (GSU). They are currently learning science education techniques and strategies from Dr. Colleen Sexton and Bruce Ketcher of the GSU College of Education.

Governors State University To Hold “All Majors Career Fair” On October 24, Office Of Public Affairs

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The Office of Career Services at Governors State University will host an “All Majors Career Fair” on Tuesday, October 24, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the university gymnasium.

The career fair is open to GSU students, students from other colleges and universities, and members of the community.

Governors State University Responds To Increased Organizational Spending On Leadership Development, Office Of Public Affairs

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With increased competition in today’s crowded marketplace, many organizations are spending more on improving their employee development and leadership training.

Governors State University’s College of Business & Public Administration and School of Extended Learning have responded to the increased need for professional training by offering a graduate Certificate in Leadership & Organizational Development. The program will be offered at the Kankakee Education Center beginning with the Winter 2007 trimester.

Area High School Counselors Confer With State Universities, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University recently hosted high school counselors representing 97 different high schools at a conference during which they learned about the many different academic programs offered at the twelve Illinois state universities.

Governors State University Announces Doctoral Program Application Deadline, Office Of Public Affairs

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The College of Health Professions at Governors State University has announced a November 1, 2006 application deadline for its Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program. If all available spots are not filled after the deadline, applications will be received on a continual basis until all spots are filled.

Courses for those accepted will begin during the Spring/Summer trimester of 2007.

The new degree was announced earlier this year and is the first doctoral level program offered by the university. It will take the place of the current Master of Physical Therapy, which is being phased out.

Kankakee’S Newest Option For Higher Education, Office Of Public Affairs

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Originally built in 1883, Kankakee’s Clock Tower Centre, formerly known as the Arcade Building, has served many different purposes in its history. Hidden within its newest guise as a multi-use office center, is an important development in the economic and educational growth of the Kankakee region.

In May, Governors State University opened the Kankakee Education Center (KEC) in the building. The KEC is a natural extension of the university. GSU draws students from a large radius, which includes Kankakee, Chicago and its suburbs, Northwest Indiana, and the Joliet region. Students are attracted to the university’s 47 professional, accredited degree programs …

One Book, One University, Office Of Public Affairs

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A good book and good conversation are the keyingredients of an enjoyable book club experience. Governors State University hascreated the perfect recipe for this year’s “One Book, One University” program.

“We want to attract anyone interested in reading, politics, current events, and a great story to join us for good conversation with good company,” explained Dr. Jim Howley,program organizer and chair of the Intellectual Life Sub-Committee of the Graduate Council.

The novel chosen for this year’s book discussion program is “Reading Lolita in Tehran”by Azar Nafisi.“This is a gripping memoir by a university professor forced to cope with the loss …

Free, Confidential Depression Screening At Governors State University, Office Of Public Affairs

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The statistics are astounding. More than 4 million adults in the United States suffer from anxiety disorder. An estimated one in ten Americans suffers from depression each year. More than five million American adults experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and one in every one hundred adults are affected by Bipolar Disorder.

“These conditions adversely effect the mental health of millions of people daily,” explains Karen Cox, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Outreach Counselor at Governors State University in University Park. “It is important to discover if the feelings that impact our everyday lives are treatable symptoms of mental health disorders.”

To …

Imert Training At Governors State University, Office Of Public Affairs

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Before Katrina, before 9/11, there was a growing awareness of the need for a special medical response team in Illinois. This team of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians would be trained and ready to assist local emergency responders in cases of extreme and catastrophic man-made or natural disasters.

While such a disaster has not befallen people in Illinois, IMERT, the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team, which boasts 1200 volunteers from across the state, was established to assist local emergency responders deal with catastrophic emergencies.

The extensive training IMERT members receive has expanded and become more effective since IMERT …

Governors State University To Hold University-Wide Open House, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University will hold a University-Wide Open House on Saturday, October 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

General information about the university as well as information sessions on transfer requirements, financial aid, and specific undergraduate and graduate programs will be available. Prospective students and parents will also be able to meet with Governors State faculty, academic advisors, and financial aid counselors.

Governors State Student To Present Research Exposing Media Failure, Office Of Public Affairs

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One of the maxims Mary Nolan of Oak Lawn firmly believes is that with research often comes revelation. The research Nolan conducted as part of a class at Governors State University (GSU) led to an in depth analysis of newspaper coverage which in turn has led Nolan to a unique opportunity and a singular honor.

Nolan, a graduate student in communications and media at GSU, will present her paper and her conclusions at the Sixth Annual Global Fusion Conference in Chicago on October 1 to an audience of international scholars and professionals in journalism, mass communication, and diplomacy.

Governors State University Hosts Adjunct Faculty Job Fair In Kankakee, Office Of Public Affairs

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Governors State University will host an adjunct faculty job fair on Wednesday, September 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at its new GSU Kankakee Education Center, located in the Clock Tower Centre building, 187 South Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee.

Those interested in teaching graduate, undergraduate, or professional development courses for Governors State University in Kankakee are invited to attend.