Youth In Transition - Achieving Completion with Excellence (ACE)
Provide learning equity at the
postsecondary level for youth who have experienced alternative care through
financial, housing, academic, social, emotional, and mentoring support.
The ACE program is driven by a
dynamic core team, including myself, Dr. Kim Major-Ford, Interim Director of
Counseling and Wellness; Ms. Megan Washington-Sim, a devoted doctoral
candidate; and Dr. Sharva Hampton-Campbell, a GSU alumna and esteemed
university partner. Together, we provide the support and resources needed to
help you achieve your fullest potential. Our program offers a wide range of
resources, covering student-led programming, financial security, housing
support, academic guidance, social-emotional well-being, personal and
leadership development, mentoring, and engagement in experiential learning
opportunities.
ACE Program Events
1:00 - 2:30
October
12 | October
26 |
Listening
Circles Location:
A1120 Conference Room Refreshments
available | Support
Services to help you complete with success. Room
D34000 |
November
9 | November 16 |
Listening
Circles Location:
A1120 Conference Room Refreshments
available | Friendsgiving
Dinner Location: 34011 |
For More Information Contact:
Dr. Joi Patterson jpatterson3@govst.edu
Dr. Kim Major-Ford kmajorford@govst.edu
Caught Being Good
Were you Caught Being Good? If you were caught being good by one of the DEI Council or President's Cabinet members, you received a special card to redeem for a special gift for making GSU proud.
Caught Being Good is a DEI campaign acknowledging students and employees to work towards the same goals during March. This gift is our thanks to you for helping us reach great expectations to increase the positive social climate at GSU, making GSU a more inclusive and conducive place to learn and work.
To redeem your gift, please get in touch with DEI Council member Ms. Shannon Olison at solison@govst.edu or 708.534.7669 to arrange a pick-up time from Office D34200. Gifts must be redeemed by April 30th, 2023.
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DEI Mini-Grants
Governors State University (GSU) enthusiastically invites applications for the 2024 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Mini-Grant. In keeping with GSU’s mission, we have dedicated $25,000.00 in institutional grant funding to “demonstrate inclusiveness and diversity to encourage acceptance of wide-ranging perspectives among students, staff, faculty, and members of the broader community” and our institutional commitment to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across the GSU community, and the goals and objectives of the Strategy 2025.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have created five (5) DEI Mini-Grants up to $5,000.00 to individuals or groups to support efforts by GSU’s faculty, staff, and student organizations that strive to help GSU become a “model for belonging, inclusivity, and equity in a diverse community.” This initiative serves two purposes: (1) provide seed funding to conduct projects, research projects, resource development, programming, and initiatives that focus on advancing equity and inclusion, belonging, and dismantling racism in its many forms, especially as it relates to teaching and learning environment and (2) to support cross-institutional capacity, mentorship, and community-building in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The DEI Mini-Grants align with four (4) main DEI focus areas and support innovative and GSU community-focus efforts in these areas:
Students
Improve recruitment, retention, persistence, completion, and advancement of students from historically underrepresented communities.
Employees
Improve the recruitment, retention, and advancement of faculty and staff from historically underrepresented communities
Curriculum
Support inclusive excellence within the formal curriculum and with our co-curricular and extra-curricular experiences.
Community
Engage with our alumni and with local, national, and international communities to encourage the pursuit of inclusive excellence beyond the boundaries of GSU.
Timeline
January 2024 | Preview Announcement |
February 14, 2024 | Proposals Open |
March 8, 2024 | Virtual Information Session - Recording |
March 14, 2023 | Letter of Intent Due – recommended but not required |
May 5, 2023 | Proposals Due |
September, 2023 | Recipients Announced |
AY 24/25 | Implementation – September 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 |
Required Downloadable Proposal
Documents
RFP Full
Version
Abstract
Template
Abstract Word
Version
Narrative
Template
Narrative Word
Version
Budget
Template
For More Information, please visit
the DEI webpage or contact Dr. Joi Patterson, Chief Diversity Officer
Jpatterson3@govst.edu