Governors State University Employee Directory
Higher EducationIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Governors State University is a public, four-year higher education institution located in University Park, Illinois. Founded in 1969, it serves the Chicago south suburban area as a regional, public, comprehensive university, offering 64 degree programs and 24 certificates to prepare students for careers in business, healthcare, the arts, and education. Its mission emphasizes accessible, high-value education that equips students with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed in a global society. The university serves a culturally and economically diverse student body and maintains a similarly diverse faculty and staff that reflect the communities it serves. In January 2026, Governors State launched an app to distribute university media, reflecting an ongoing effort to expand digital services and accessibility.