Office of the Dean of Students

Start with us. We’re here to help.

Navigating all of the moving parts that make up a whole university can be overwhelming – even intimidating – for students. The Office of the Dean of Students advocates for and with students to provide access across a wide spectrum of areas.

We work closely with university services and community agencies to clear a pathway to success in areas such as university policies and procedures, academic performance, and personal crises.

Visit the Office of the Dean of Students to learn what resources are available to you. Regardless of your need, we help students succeed!

Mushtaq Choudhary, Dean of Students

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How can we help?

• Provide an opportunity for students to share their feedback, questions, or concerns


• Help students understand and navigate through the university policies & procedures


• Support students in making decisions related to educational, personal, and other barriers that may impede on the completion of their academic goals


• Connect students with campus and community resources


• Provide initial notification to university faculty/staff in the event of a major illness/injury


• Assist with emergencies that impact a student's educational experience


• Consult with faculty and staff about addressing student behavior, including misconduct, disruptive behavior, students of concern, or students in distress

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Contact Information

The Office of the Dean of Students is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Office: C-1310
Phone: 708.235.7595
Email: deanofstudents@govst.edu

If this is an emergency, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 708-534-4900 or call 911.

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