Convocation 2009
Following a year of severe challenges at home and abroad, Governors State University remains strong and poised to become a great 21st century university, President Elaine Maimon said at Convocation, on Thursday, September 10, 2009.
Dr. Maimon also presented the Gerald C. Baysore Award, the university’s highest honor, to Dr. Karen D’Arcy, professor of analytic chemistry and Division of Science chair.
In her State of the University address, Dr. Maimon asked faculty and staff members to reconsider the words of GSU’s mission statement. GSU remains committed to providing quality, accessible education to underserved and minority students. However, she reminded audience members that, to fully realize its potential, GSU needs the proper strategic plan. That plan – Strategy 2015 – is already in place and will be GSU’s blueprint for growth and success in the next six years.
Dr. Maimon also reported positive enrollment numbers for the new school year. Overall enrollment is up more than 5 percent, undergraduate credit hours are up 11.81 percent, and full-time undergraduate students have increased 20.55 percent.
Dr. Maimon’s presentation was preceded by remarks from the presidents of GSU Civil Service and Student Senates.
Full video from Convocation 2009 is available below.
Opening Remarks
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Baysore Award
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President's State of the University
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