Center for Teaching and Learning
Academic Support Resources
Governors State University is committed to student success, offering a network of academic support resources designed to empower learners at every stage of their academic journey. The GovState Library serves as a cornerstone of learning, providing extensive access to scholarly databases, books, and other research materials, alongside dedicated librarians ready to assist with research strategies and information literacy. For students seeking personalized academic guidance and planning, Academic Advising is an invaluable resource, helping them navigate course selection, degree requirements, and career aspirations.
Further strengthening academic endeavors, the Writing Center offers crucial support for students looking to refine their writing skills, from brainstorming and outlining to detailed feedback on essays and research papers. Complementing this, Tutoring Services provide one-on-one and small-group assistance in a wide range of subjects, allowing students to deepen their understanding and master challenging concepts. The Registrar's Office is essential for managing academic records, including enrollment, course registration, and transcript requests, ensuring smooth administrative processes throughout a student's time at GovState.
To support the practical needs of students, the Bookstore offers required textbooks, course materials, and academic supplies, making it a convenient hub for essential learning resources. For those seeking to share knowledge, establish connections, and find answers to questions, GovState InScribe provides valuable resources and support. Finally, GovState Star serves as a centralized platform, connecting students to a variety of academic services, success strategies, and institutional information, acting as a vital portal to the comprehensive support ecosystem available to all GovState students.
GovState has advisors for all departments at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
All appointments will be via telephone or other virtual methods until further notice; and if by telephone, we will call the number listed in the portal, unless another number is given. Please see the website below for information on how to schedule a session.
Website: Academic Advising
The Governors State University Bookstore managed by Follett, sells textbooks, GovState and Jaguar apparel, and other academic supplies.
Hours: Hours may vary, please access the bookstore's website below
Email: governors@bkstr.com
Phone: 708.534.4558
Website: Follett Bookstore
GovState Star is the system by which instructors and advisors can communicate with students as well as report attendance and academic progress.
Website: About GovState Star
Log-in: GovState Star
What is Jaguar Circle:
Governors State has partnered with InScribe to create a new online space available to all General Studies students. This space will allow students to share knowledge, establish connections, and find answers to questions
How will Jaguar Circle be Accessible:
Jaguar Circle will be in select courses in Blackboard. Students will click the link, InScribe Community, on the left side of the navigation.
Students are provisioned to the community through the LTI launch (going through Blackboard) or by signing in using their GovState Username and Password (Single Sign On).
Purpose of Jaguar Circle:
Jaguar Circle is an optional space for students to use to connect to information and each other. Jaguar Circle is not graded or mandatory to use.
Why Jaguar Circle and InScribe:
Communication is key and we are using this community as a place to open up additional pathways for students to find practical solutions, and answers, and to connect with each other. Research has proven that students who participate in this type of space experience greater feelings of belonging and have improved outcomes.
Moderation of Jaguar Circle:
Student Success coaches and a few staff members will help monitor the space to ensure it is a safe, inclusive environment. This space is meant for students to connect and help each other.
The University Library is in the D Building. Use the university's Main Entrance and walk straight through until you reach the stairs and elevator. Go up to the 2nd floor and you will have arrived at the library's entrance.
Additional Resources:
- GCF LearnFree – Self-paced tutorials on tech basics, Microsoft Office, and more! Well done and easy to understand.
- Digital Skillup – Lots of free, self-paced courses on topics including VR, AI, and robotics; many are available in languages other than English
- Digital Travelors – Self-paced courses, users have to create an account
- ConnectSafely – Online security/privacy/content info on a variety of topics; includes guides for parents and seniors
Hours: Hours may vary, please access the library's website below
Email: library@govst.edu
Phone: 708.534.4111
Website: GovState Library
Through the Academic Resource Center, peer tutors are available to assist students in all first-year math and science courses, as well as a number of elective and upper-division courses.
Please see the website below for information on how to schedule a session.
Academic Resource Center: Math, Statistics, Science and Business Tutoring
The Registrar is where students register for classes, add/drop, apply for graduation, update official contact information, and receive transcripts.
Hours: Hours may vary, please access the registrar's website below
Email: RegOffice@govst.edu
Phone: 708.534.4500
Website: Registrar's Office
The Writing Center provides students with the resources necessary to become confident, effective writers and self-directed learners. This is accomplished through encounters with students who focus on organization, content development, argumentation, proper formatting, and citation in their written work. The Writing Center helps students at every stage of the writing process and encourages them to view writing as a craft they must master through revision, reading, and perspective. The goal of the Writing Center is to help students use writing as a skill that can inspire their lifelong learning, career advancement, personal fulfillment, and civic engagement.
Please see the website below for information on how to schedule a session.
Website: Writing Center
Contact Us
- Center for Teaching and Learning
- Governors State University - C Building
- 708-534-4115
- blackboard@govst.edu