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Mission
The College of Education prepares its students to be reflective lifelong
learners; advocates for diversity and social justice; and engaged, effective,
transformative educators and mental health professionals.
Vision
The College of Education will be a recognized regional leader in the
preparation and ongoing development of educators and of mental health
professionals. The College will be especially acclaimed for its leadership in
the following areas:
- Performance-based assessment practices.
- Field-based and clinical practice.
- Evidence-based process improvement.
- Achievements in teaching, scholarship, research and service.
Core Values
- Education sustains democracy.
- Education provides powers of concentration and worthy objectives upon which
to concentrate.
- Education is a life-long journey worth the effort.
- It is our professional responsibility to create and maintain a learning
environment that builds up the human spirit, both socially and intellectually.
- We remake the world when we share our intellectual ideals, model ethical
standards, embrace human diversity, and engage in civil and professional
service.
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Contact Us
Faculty Office Center, Room G256
Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 708.534.4050
Email: coe@govst.edu
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Early Childhood Incumbent Workforce
The time to earn your teaching license has never been greater. Governor Pritzker signed legislation HB 2878–creating the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity–and designated a $200 million investment towards training, mentorships, and scholarships for childcare workforce professionals to pursue advanced credentials over the next two years. To learn more, please visit our dedicated Early Childhood Incumbent Workforce webpage.
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Team Members
Division of Education
Naomi Fenton
Graduate Academic Advisor
(Interim until May)
nfenton@govst.edu
708-534-4973
Division of Psychology and Counseling
Dr. Patricia Robey
Division Chair, Psychology and Counseling
probey@govst.edu
708-534-4975
Raquel Rios-Aguirre
Administrative Assistant, Psychology and Counseling
rrios@govst.edu
708-534-4516
Naomi Fenton
Graduate Academic Advisor
Psychology and Counseling
nfenton@govst.edu
708-534-4973
Workshops & Professional Development
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