Welcome to "Why Not?"

What is "Why Not?"

"Why Not?" is a dynamic tool that allows students, faculty, staff, and community members to submit constructive suggestions and ideas about ways to improve Governors State University's processes, procedures, and policies. Constructive suggestions should:

  • address improvements in the efficiency of a department, program, or procedure;
  • improve services that support the university;
  • eliminate unnecessary procedures or duplication of effort;
  • save time, money, or materials; and
  • contribute to the continuing growth and development of GSU.

Founded on the principle of new ideas, Governors State University will continue to grow with your help. Have a great idea? Ask "Why Not?" today and receive a guaranteed response and a reward!

Rewards

Each contributor who submits a constructive suggestion to the "Why Not?" website will receive a participation reward, and will be eligible to win a Special Recognition reward.

Special Recognition Rewards. Each semester, one lucky "Why Not?" contributor will be recognized with a CA$H prize and a complimentary luncheon with GSU's President, Provost and other members of the administration!

Tell Us… We're Listening

Submit your suggestion today. Just click on Ask "Why Not?" and fill in the blanks provided. You will receive a confirmation that your suggestion was successfully submitted.

All constructive suggestions will be reviewed by the "Why Not?" administrator, who will confer with representatives from various campus departments to formulate an official response. All suggestions and responses will be posted on the "Why Not?" website.

When should I expect a response?

You will receive a personal response to your suggestion via email within 30 days of the initial submission. The "Why Not?" administrator will also post your suggestion and the official response to the "Why Not?" website.

Can I view "Why Not?" suggestions submitted by others?

The entire GSU campus community may view "Why Not?" suggestions and responses. Just click the Current Submissions tab above to read other suggestions that have been submitted.

"There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why…I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?"
Robert Francis Kennedy, 1968 presidential campaign (George Bernard Shaw, 1921) .