Office of Marketing and Communications
We Are GovState and This Is Our Story
The Office of Communications and Marketing at Governors State University (GovState) leads the strategy for promoting and protecting the university’s reputation as the Chicago Southland’s most affordable, exceptional and achievable Illinois public university.
Through integrated marketing, storytelling, and digital engagement, our team amplifies the voices and achievements of GovState’s students, faculty, alumni, and partners, reaching audiences across the region and beyond.
As stewards of the GovState brand, we equip the campus community with the strategy, standards, and resources needed to communicate effectively and consistently about the university’s mission, impact, and opportunities.
GovState Communication Resources
Governors State University faculty and staff can access brand guidelines, communication standards, and a wide range of templates, tools, and resources to help ensure consistent, professional, and impactful communications that reflect the GovState brand.
Accessibility Guidelines
Governors State University is committed to communicating in ways that are inclusive and accessible to all audiences. Our goal is to represent the GovState brand effectively while ensuring compliance with current ADA accessibility standards. For guidance on best practices for accessible web pages, emails, and social media content, please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing.
Marketing Strategies and Campaigns
Partner with our team to develop data-informed marketing strategies and integrated campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, enrollment, and participation.
Print Design
From brochures and flyers to banners and event materials, we create visually compelling print pieces that reflect the GovState brand and communicate your message effectively.
Web Design
We design and maintain user-centered web experiences that support university goals, improve accessibility, and help audiences find the information they need.
Social Media
We manage and support the university's social media presence through content planning, storytelling, engagement, and best practices that strengthen the GovState brand.
News & Media Outreach
Our team promotes university achievements, events, and expertise through media relations, press releases, and strategic outreach to local, regional, and national news outlets.
Internal Communications
We help keep faculty, staff, and students informed through clear, timely, and effective communications that support campus engagement and university initiatives.
Email Communications
From campus announcements to marketing campaigns, we develop and distribute targeted email communications that inform, engage, and inspire action.
GovState Publications
We produce university publications that showcase student success, academic excellence, research, and community impact while advancing the GovState story.
Contact Us
Corrie Lee
- Project Manager
- Governors State University
- Building C, Suite C3349, 1 University Parkway, University Park,IL, 60484-0975
- 708-235.7370
- clee8@govst.edu
Jennifer Di Sandro
- Marketing Director
- Governors State University
- Building C, Suite C3349, 1 University Parkway, University Park,IL, 60484-0975
- 708.235.7578
- jdisandro@govst.edu
Zion Banks
- Director of Communications
- Governors State University
- Building C, Suite C3349, 1 University Parkway, University Park,IL, 60484-0975
- 708.235.7685
- zbanks@govst.edu
Antonio De Castro
- Multimedia Design Manager
- Governors State University
- Building C, Suite C3349, 1 University Parkway, University Park,IL, 60484-0975
- 708.235.7367
- adecastro@govst.edu