Student Clubs and Organizations
Students may take advantage of the many clubs and organizations that exist at Governors State University. These clubs provide students with the opportunity to meet others with the same majors or special interests. The majority of organizations are related to academic programs, while others support a variety of social and special interests.
New clubs and organizations can be formed by any group of students. A minimum of seven students can seek chartering as a student club or organization through the Office of Student Life. Students can select their advisor in cooperation with the Office of Student Life and the College, if appropriate. All organizations must renew their charters each academic year. The following is a list of charters on file and the general purpose of the organization, as stated by its members.
For information or assistance, contact the Director of Student Involvement at 708.534.4552 or contact the club/organization by email.
Accounting/Finance Club
Learn how the numbers add up! Join other accounting students to learn more about the field, understand the issues facing accountants, and develop academic positions on issues related to accounting. Advisor: Denise Grivetti, d-grivetti@govst.edu.
Alpha Eta Society - Chapter 67
The national honor society for allied health students recognizes the scholastic and educational acheievements of its student members (membership is by invitation/nomination only). Advisor: Nancy Burley, n-burley@govst.edu.
Alpha Sigma Lambda (National Adult Learners Honor Society)
This association is dedicated to recognizing the academically outstanding undergraduate adult learning students in continuing higher education. Advisor: Lana Bilyk, l-bilyk@govst.edu.
Alpha Upsilon Alpha (Honor Society of the International Reading Association)
Dedicated to the recognition and encouragement of scholarship, the development of personal and professional leadership qualities, and service to the field of reading. Advisor: Sandra Gandy, s-gandy@govst.edu.
Art Forum
Art students and those interested in art promote student involvement in the visual arts and advise faculty of the needs of art students and the artistic interests of the community. Advisor: Javier Chavira, j-chavira@govst.edu.
Association of Production and Inventory Control
An association dedicated to understanding operations management. Advisor: John Simon, j-simon@govst.edu.
Association of Latin American Students
Enhancing the Latino student’s educational experience through friendship, activities, service, and university and community outreach. Advisor: Jose Reyes, j-reyes@govst.edu.
Biology Club
Biology Club brings together students and faculty to enhance awareness, enjoyment, teaching, and learning of the natural sciences, and support the natural science endeavors of the Biology Department, the campus, and our community. Advisor: John Yunger, j-yunger@govst.edu.
Black Student Union
BSU promotes high scholastic standards, cultural awareness, and friendship, and nurtures unity and pride among Black people. Advisor: Tina Hughes, j-hughes@govst.edu.
Chemistry Club
Explore the field of chemistry around GSU and around the world with students and faculty. Advisor: Shelly Kumar, s-kumar@govst.edu.
Chi Sigma Iota
An international honor society for students, professional counselors, and counselor educators dedicated to scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership, and excellence in counseling, and to recognizing achievements in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in counseling. Advisor: Jon Carlson, j-carlson@govst.edu
Chinese Students' Association
Interested in learning about your fellow Chinese students and their culture? This group works to address the needs and concerns of Chinese students and share their culture with others. Advisor: Changyue Luo, c-luo@govst.edu.
Computer Science Club
Learn how computer science is so much more than zeros and ones. Advisor: Steve Shih, s-shih@govst.edu.
Communicators Network
Communication is more than texting. Come and network, share ideas, and learn about the field of communications. Advisor: Sheree Sanderson, s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Criminal Justice Club - Lambda Alpha Epsilon
Dedicated to understanding and promoting the professions related to criminal justice studies. Advisor: Caron Jacobson, c-jacobson@govst.edu.
Delta Mu Delta - Lambda Delta Chapter
This international honor society for business programs is accredited by ACBSP at the baccalaureate and graduate level. Advisor: Ting Je Wang, t-wang@govst.edu.
Human Resource Management Club
Understand what makes human resources both human and manageable. Advisor: Chris Easley, c-easley@govst.edu.
Illinois Counseling Association, GSU Chapter
Promote the development of professional counselors, provide networking opportunities for students, advance the counseling profession, and use the profession and practice of counseling to promote respect for human dignity and diversity. Advisor: Kim Snow, k-snow@govst.edu.
International Students Organization
Learn about the world outside of GSU, meet students from other countries, discuss international affairs, and learn about international sutdy and internship opportunities. Advisor: Shelly Kumar, s-kumar@govst.edu.
Japanese Philosophy Art and Culture Club (J*PAC)
Explore and share the beauty and wonder of Japan by examining the refined culture that gives this country its identity. Advisor: Makiko Miyara, m-miyara@govst.edu.
Lambda Pi Eta
Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Advisor: Sheree Sanderson, s-sanderson@govst.edu.
Management and Leadership Organization
Gather together with other people who want to learn and improve their leadership and management skills, as well as personal growth. Learn techniques to become an effective leader and manager through group discussions and participating in miscellaneous activities at MLO meetings. Advisor: David Curtis, d-curtis@govst.edu.
Management Information Systems
Enjoy learning with others and sharing a commitment to the managed flow of information. Advisor: Dalsang Chung, d-chung@govst.edu.
Masters of Public Administration Club
Future professional public administrators meet to provide learning and networking opportunities through interaction with local, state, and national public administration associations. Advisor: Susan Gaffney, s-gaffney@govst.edu.
Mu Beta Alpha
Dedicated to the promotion of GSU’s MBA program by advancing the reputation, accomplishments, leadership, and visibility of the program. Advisor: Phyllis Anderson, p-anderson@govst.edu.
National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association
A professional organization chapter for university students dedicated to the professional, academic study of normal and disordered human communication behavior. Advisor: Ravi Nigam, r-nigam@govst.edu.
Occupational Therapy Student Association
Students and faculty strive to provide useful opportunities and experiences to members, promote professional growth, and provide community education opportunities. Advisor: Patti Kavelage, p-kavelage@govst.edu.
Phi Alpha Honor Society
The society invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members support each other, promote humanitarian goals and ideals, and foster high standards of education for social workers.Advisor: Maristela Zell, m-zell@govst.edu.
The Phoenix (Student Newspaper)
The newspaper informs and entertains the university community with the production of a responsible, non-biased newspaper. It also provides staff with hands-on involvement in the creation of a publication. Advisor: Victoria Pierce, v-pierce@govst.edu.
Physical Therapy Student Association
The association strives to elevate the standards of the members, provide useful opportunities and experience to its members, and promote professional growth. Advisor: Joyce Sligar, j-sligar@govst.edu.
Pi Theta Epsilon
The national honor society for occupational therapy supports the development of occupational sciences and the practice of authentic occupational therapy by promoting research and other scholarly activities by its members. It both serves its members and helps insure quality health care services for the general public. Advisor: Elizabeth Cada, e-cada@govst.edu.
Presidents Club Council
The monthly meeting of all GSU Club/Organization presidents (or representatives) facilitates communication and cooperation among organizations. Information is shared about fundraisers, events, and activities. Business practices and procedures, governance issues, questions, and concerns are discussed and sent to the appropriate GSU office and/or the GSU Student Senate.
The convener of the GSU Club Presidents Council is the Vice President of the GSU Student Senate, Denise Bland, denisebland2003@yahoo.com.
SLiCK (Student Leadership Inspired by Consuelo Kickbusch)
Are you looking for academic excellence and student engagement? If so, this is the group for you! Advisor: Carlos Cantu, c-cantu@govst.edu.
Spanish Reading Club
Join others interested in improving Spanish language, reading, and writing skills. Enjoy student presentations in both Spanish and English. Advisor: Carlos Cantu, c-cantu@govst.edu.
Soccer Club
Play soccer, enjoy the game, learn the rules and skills, and have a ball! Advisor: Jose Reyes, j-reyes@govst.edu.
Social Work Student Organization
Students learn about the GSU program, gain opportunities to network with professionals, serve local communities, and enjoy social and professional activities. Advisor: Gerri Outlaw, g-outlaw@govst.edu.
Student Education Association
Explore education and professional development opportunities in the field of education. Advisor: Sara Acton, s-acton@govst.edu.
Student Health Care Management Association
Join a professional association that includes healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations, provides prestigious credentialing and educational programs, and sponsors the annual Congress on Healthcare Management. Advisor: Rupert Evans, r-evans@govst.edu.
Student Senate
The elected Student Senate promotes the general welfare of GSU students through the representation of student concerns, viewpoints, and interests regarding governance issues to the administration, staff, and faculty. It also strives to improve the academic and co-curricular experiences at GSU and provide developmental opportunities for its members. Advisor: Vanessa Newby, v-newby@govst.edu.
Students of Addiction Studies
Join an association that investigates and discusses lead hospitals, healthcare systems, and treatments, related to addictions. Advisor: James Golding, j-golding@govst.edu.
Table Tennis Club
Break out the paddles and practice your serve! Join the Table Tennis Club and get your game on. Advisor: TJ Wang, t-wang@govst.edu.
Wellness Club
Manage stress levels as you manage your education and learn about, share, and implement stress management techniques in real world situations. Advisor: Vanessa Newby, v-newby@govst.edu.
