Articles tagged with 'COE' | Governors State University

After working with children in the foster care system early in her career, Governors State University (GovState) professor Leonis S. Wright developed a desire to assist children and adolescents with their daily academic and social/emotional …

Alli Cipra (left) and Matthew Cooney (right)Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), under the leadership of Drs. Alli Cipra and Matthew Cooney, is starting the Research Associate Development (RAD) …

Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Education is now the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), better reflecting the variety of programs it offers.  In a separate but related rebrand, the CEHD’s Division of …

For Michael Mahoney, three degrees weren’t enough to prepare him for his career in mental health counseling, education, and leadership. So he found his way to Governors State University (GSU) to complete a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and …

Staying close to home and playing collegiate soccer while also preparing to become a teacher were top priorities for Zoie Langlois. Now she’s ready to attain her goal of teaching at an elementary school. As Langlois graduates with a bachelor’s …

After losing both parents to the effects of depression and alcoholism as a teen, Dr. Tim Pedigo wanted to learn more about the workings of his own mind.He found his way to meditative  practice that has helped him immensely throughout his life. …

The Governors State University (GSU) Family Development Center (FDC) recently hosted a book drive to support children’s love for learning that gathered about 80 books, 24 items from the FDC’s Amazon wish list, and roughly $700 in …

A Kentucky native, Dr. Amy Vujaklija was first charmed by the beautiful landscape showcasing signature sculptures on Governors State University’s (GSU) summer campus. Even the weary Paul Bunyan made Vujaklija smile when she first …

Words to describe her heartbreak and pain escaped Governors State University’s (GSU) Dr. Figen Karadogan when she heard the news about the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, a natural disaster that took more than 50,000 …

Governors State University (GSU) College of Education's "Teaching and Learning" Podcast has curated episodes to feature in its 28 Voices of Black Excellence. Within this podcast-series is a range of powerful educators and engaging topics that …

It is the hope of the faculty and staff of the Family Development Center (FDC) that everyone had a joyous holiday season, a happy new year, and are excited about their return to a new semester.The exterior of the unusual-looking concrete building on …

“Love” is  the College of Education’s (COE) theme for this academic year amid challenges that have taken a toll on everyone’s physical and mental wellbeing since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. COE Dean, Dr. Shannon Dermer, decided that …

Governors State University’s Journal of Applied Disciplines (JAD) was recently launched to fill a void in academic publishing. It was important to founder Dr. Alli Cipra, Associate Professor in GSU’s Division of Psychology and Counseling, to “create …

With the highest new student enrollment since 2012, the Educational Administration (EDAD) program at Governors State University (GSU) is proud to announce that sixteen new EDAD students have earned nearly $221,000 in scholarships to pursue their …

Dr. Eman Tadros has a lot to say. The Governors State University Assistant Professor is passionate about her work, her field, and her students, and she spends the vast majority of her time in service to all three. She talks quickly, with intent, …

Many healthcare disciplines interact with individuals with various substance use disorders and don’t realize it. “They begin to wonder why the clients do not respond to treatment plans quite the way they should,” said Nancy Burley, University …

Governors State University’s (GSU) Joi Patterson, Ph.D., Director of Educator Preparation and Licensure Advisor, has been elected to serve on the Kappa Delta Pi, Inc. (KDP) National Board of Directors as Director-at-Large for the 2022–2024 …

Yenitza Guzman’s path to commencement was one she’ll never forget. Not only was she preparing to become one of Governors State University’s (GSU) first Ph.D. graduates, but also because she was preparing for a life of motherhood, having had two …

Sharva Hampton-Campbell already had a significant number of years experience in direct practice social work and in higher education. But she decided to pursue her doctorate degree so she could continue to accomplish her career goals. Post-graduation …

As a high school educator with a passion for college and career counseling, Aja Parker aspires to be the mentor she once needed for her students.  Graduating this spring with her Masters of Arts in Counseling from Governors State University …

As the COVID-19 pandemic lagged on, many parents and educators began to sound the alarm for students who were falling behind. Some students excelled at e-learning. Having class at home took away all the social pressures that impeded their learning …

Governors State University  (GSU) Counseling Professor Tracey ‘Kim” Snow and College of Education Dean Shannon Dermer recently joined Indiana families and public officials to announce a new grassroots resource that will help the community cope …

Governors State University (GSU) will help educate Illinois students by hiring 288 tutors for a state-wide initiative. The university will hire tutors as a result of the Illinois Tutoring Initiative, which is designed around strategic …

Governors State University (GSU) Education Professor Megan McCaffrey realizes that preparing children’s developmental reading skills starts with well-prepared teachers. That’s why she’s dedicated her career to giving future elementary educators the …

The School Psychology Laboratory at Governors State Univeristy is launching a program that aims to help K-12 students improve their math skills while also providing GSU  graduate students enhanced training opportunities. The Math …

In a College of Education podcast, Lisa Harrell, Governors State University Board of Trustees Chair, explains why education is the guiding principle in her life and work, and provides strategies that could help retain educators in a field …

The Family Development Center (FDC) at Governors State University (GSU) provides an exceptional learning experience for the children of Chicago’s Southland communities and accessible support for their families. If you enjoy working …

As Pride Month celebrations continue across the nation, the GSU Newsroom sat down with Governors State University experts and advocates – faculty and student leaders – to discuss gender inclusivity and plans to promote it on …

While students complete their courses in another school year spent in a mix of online classes, remote instruction, and home schooling, a spotlight seems cast onto the future of education. What lessons has COVID-19 taught us?Governors State …

After receiving her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Governors State University, Maria Ramirez was enjoying working with at-risk youth and high school students as an English tutor. But her role in the high …