Addictions Studies Advisory Council Members

Background

Established in the early 1980s, the Addictions Studies Master’s Degree offered by Governors State University was one of the first graduate programs in the nation. From its inception, the program has provided students with the knowledge and skills in evidence-based practices, important to becoming highly effective addiction counselors. Our Advisory Board, representing leaders in the field of substance use and other behavioral health disorders, provides the program with information and feedback critical to addressing emerging policy and treatment issues.

What is the Addictions Studies Advisory Council?

The ASBH Advisory Council is a Community Champion for the Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health (ASBH) at Governors State University (GovState). It acts as a sounding board for the Department Chair and faculty. The Advisory Council members provide professional expertise, recommendations, field intelligence, and guidance to the ASBH leadership and faculty. The Advisory Council is only advisory and is not involved in the governance of ASBH at GovState. Governors State University’s mission to provide an exceptional and accessible education drives every decision at the university.

What We Do

• Develop important internal and external partnerships within the GovState community and coordinate with outside agencies across the county and state
• Advise on Curriculum matters and standard industry practices