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Students attend Governors State in University Park, Illinois, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Governors State degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and therapy and counseling.
Governors State is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Governors State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,405 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at Governors State are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"I. to offer a demonstrably excellant education that meets the demands of our region and state for engaged, knowledgeable citizens and highly skilled professionals, and that is accessible to all including those traditionally underserved by higher education: II. to cultivate and enlarge a diverse and intellectually stimulating community of learners guided by a culture that embodies: i. openness to communication; ii. diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; iii. mutual respect and cooperation; iv. critical inquiry, constant questioning and continuing assessment; and v. on-going research and scholarsip; and III. to strengthen and enhance the educationl, cultural, and social and economic development of the region through partnerships with governmental, business, educational, civic, and other organizations."
More complete details are provided below.
Governors State University
1 University Pky
University Park, IL 60466-0975
General Phone: (708) 534-5000
Admissions Phone: (708) 534-4490
Financial Aid Phone: (708) 534-4480
http://www.govst.edu
Governors State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 433 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, education of disabled, reading teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 325 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, social services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 209 | psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, communication disorders, physical therapy |
| Business And Management | 165 | business management, accounting, MIS, operations management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 59 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 53 | public administration, social work |
| Media | 50 | communication studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 31 | health care facilities management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | nursing science, registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 20 | speech pathology |
| Science | 19 | biology, analytical chemistry, chemistry, ecology |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | occupational therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Governors State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 754 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 714 | 25 |
In 2005, Governors State had a total enrollment of 5,405 students (2,906 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 47% |
| Graduate | 53% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of University Park, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (708) 534-4490
Financial Aid:
Governors State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 914500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (708) 534-4480
Governors State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 46 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 12 | $43,555 | 28 | $48,875 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $43,555 | 28 | $48,875 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 63 | $75,339 | 75 | $67,495 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $75,339 | 75 | $67,495 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Analytical Chemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Governors State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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