CHHS Magazine 2024


CHHS Highlights

What's going on in the College of Health and Human Services? Plenty. Stay tuned to this page for highlights of current, future and past events across the college.

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  • CHHS Summer Camp 2025-Come Join the Fun!

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    CHHS Summer Camp 2025

    REGISTRATION QUESTIONS CONTACT

    continuinged@govst.edu or phone 708.534.4099

    COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CONTACT

    Julie Anderson-Roy: janderson13@govst.edu or phone 708.534.4086

     For more information see attached Flyer

  • CHHS PT Faculty Member Featured in the News

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    Congratulations to #GovState College of Health and Human Services Physical Therapy Professor, Dr. Mary Jones,  for being recently featured by the NBC Chicago news program being interviewed for her work using an innovative technology in clinical care for people who are quadriplegic.   Below is a link to the WGN story with Dr. Jones in which we here at GovState are proud to be tracking.   "This is really amazing work by an inspired and dedicated faculty member." Dean Balthazar, GSU College of Health and Human Services.

    Story Link featuring GovState Prof. Jones   

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    Dr. Will Davis, Dr. Mary Jones (center) and Kate Lueders pictured above at the 2024 GovState Phyt Top Golf Fundraider Event 

     

     

  • Congratulations to our CHHS FALL 2024 Dean's List members

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    GovState CHHS Full-time Students (enrolled in 6.0 or more credits) for FALL 2024

    CHHS Undergraduate Dean's List

    CHHS Graduate Dean's List

  • Congratulations Dr. Shranz on your Retirement!

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    Dr. Caren Schranz

    Governors State University and the College of Health and Human Services wishes Dr. Caren Schranz, Chair of Occupational Therapy Department,  a very happy retirement after many years of dedicated service to Govst.   Dr. Schranz we thank her for her many valuable contributions throughout her time with Governors State University We know she has many endeavors to keep her busy out there so we send all our best wishes for her continued success and enjoyment.  From all of us at GovState, thank you Dr. Schranz, it was a pleasure to work with you, enjoy your retirement!

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  • New Driver Rehabilitation Program in the GovState

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    The Driver Rehabilitation Program in the GovState Department of Occupational Therapy is excited to announce the Driver Simulator!!

    The Driver Rehab program is underway in planning with Educating Occupational Therapy Students; working with the GovState Community with Driver needs; and developing the plan for Community member Driving Evaluations and Training!!!

    Look for more information to come!

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  • GovState Physical and Occupational Therapy Introduces New Strolll System

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    GovState 3rd year Doctor of Physical Therapy student Kayla Callahan works on the new STROLLL system with a client who had experienced a stroke and has resultant paralysis of his right arm and leg. This client was navigating obstacles. Below is a link to the October 15, 2024, presentation by Tom Finn, Strolll Founder and Creative Director (www.strolll.co ), at the Sherman Auditorium, Governors State University. For more information, contact GovState Professor Maryleen Jones at mjones1@govst.edu.

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  • Govst Represents VAWA at the White House!

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    Governors State University Social Work, faculty member, Lori Crowder, PhD, was invited to attend the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) at the White House! Dr. Crowder is pictured above  standing with other advocates from around the country and President Biden in the East Room (She is on the left, end of second row from the bottom).  

    This year, we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. Since 1994, this Act has funded services and support for countless survivors of sexual and domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

    In 1994, Dr. Crowder started her career working the night shift in a domestic violence shelter in Texas, and her colleagues here and across the country, like her, have personally witnessed the tremendous impact that VAWA has made for survivors over the past 30 years.

    Dr. Crowder was honored to be invited to the White House by President Biden to stand alongside him on September 12th as he reflected on the impact of three decades of legislation that he co-sponsored when he was a senator. He personally thanked them for their work and called VAWA the proudest legislative achievement of his career. 

    While there is still much more work to be done, it is especially important to support community-led solutions. It was a pleasure and honor, Dr. Crowder shared, to celebrate the progress we've made to promote safety and accountability in Illinois and across the country.

  • Want a GovState Professional Photo for Directory ?

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    It really helps us to have portraits for when awards or events come up in the future and we want to feature someone in a story for the Agora or other promotion.

    Here’s the link that to click “Get Started” and “Continue” and change the month from August to September to see the open dates.

    Students group, Faculty and Staff can use the link below to sign up for head-shots. Ven will be adding more dates, but this link will continue to be the link to use for sign-up.

    Follow this link to schedule a new or updated 

    GovState's E-Photo Studio  located in E Wing, Room E-1522 (next to the Art labs).


  • CDIS Student Perspective

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    Governors State University CDIS Graduate Student Perspective:

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  • Congratulations GovState Nursing Department

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    Congratulations to GovState Nursing Department for ranking #4 in Illinois for it's RN to BSN Program - Registered Nursing.ORG 

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