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Performativities of Queerness in Communication Studies: Three Temporal Cautions
No full textThis chapter is framed around three areas of caution for the disruptive potentials of queer communication scholarship. Invested in the ongoing work of queering and keenly aware of how queerness is continually at risk of becoming patterned, conventional, and routinized, this chapter details three troubling questions or provocations related to temporality and age that function to upset the performativity of queerness.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1229/thumbnail.jp
Perceptions Toward Wrongful Convictions and Needed Reforms in the Criminal Justice System: Does Working Experience in Law Enforcement Matter?
No full textThis study proposes to investigate how public views on the wrongful conviction issue are connected with the perceived need for criminal justice reform and whether the professional experience in law enforcement influences these perceptions. This study employs a qualitative research design, deriving its conclusions from the comparative analysis of the survey responses concerning the issue of wrongful convictions and the criminal justice system collected from 45 law enforcement professionals and 35 individuals without such experience. The comparative results reveal that for the respondents without working experience in law enforcement, racial/ethnical bias was one of the most substantial issues of wrongful convictions, while for the respondents with working experience in law enforcement, the main issue was connected to the harmful effect of such cases on the victims, their families, and society. The respondents from both groups believe that there is a need for criminal justice reform, particularly in several specific directions, including the justice system itself, legal defense, policing, investigation, diversity in the justice system, DNA technology, jury selection, training for law enforcement, prosecution, and defense attorney. However, there are notable differences between the groups in their ranking of the focus areas. The differences between the groups with different backgrounds and perspectives on the issue suggest that the development and implementation of the reform initiatives may require tailored approaches to address the specific concerns of each group.https://opus.govst.edu/fac/1024/thumbnail.jp
Commencement Program: 2025
Get PDFMay 17, 202510 a.m.
Student Speaker: Ms. Catherine Miles
College of Education and Human DevelopmentCollege of Health and Human Services
May 17, 2025
4 p.m.
Student Speaker: Ms. Kaylie Dahms
College of BusinessCollege of Arts and Science
Jessica Love Jordan, PhD, LCPC, NCC, CADC
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ArtSci - Newsmagazine of the College of Arts and Sciences, Spring 2025
No full textWelcome to the ninth annual issue of ArtSci, a showcase of what happens when imagination meets action in the College of Arts and Sciences. This year’s issue offers a glimpse into the vibrant, purposeful work of our faculty, students, and alumni—those who are shaping not only their own futures, but the future we share. The stories in these pages invite us to think boldly, act locally, and embrace the full power of education to transform communities.https://opus.govst.edu/cas_pubs/1009/thumbnail.jp
Governors State University Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole, Video Recording October 27th, 2025 Pt. 1
No full textGovernors State University Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole, Video Recording December 5th, 2025
No full textEagle Scouts and the Contributing Factors to Civic Engagement on the College Campus
Get PDFThe qualitative study followed a general inductive method to determine the influence the rank of Eagle Scout has on civic engagement among students in four-year public higher education institutions. The identified population for this research study was college-aged students who are currently enrolled or have attended public four-year higher education institutions. By exploring the experiences of Eagle Scouts in higher education settings, this research aimed to contribute to our understanding of how participation in the Scouting program and attainment of the Eagle Scout rank shape individuals’ engagement in civic engagement activities during their college years. Previous research suggests that participation in Scouting programs can positively impact individuals’ civic engagement. Jan et al. (2012) said Eagle Scouts are more likely to participate in civic activities than both non-scouts and scouts who have not attained the rank of Eagle Scout. This study found that Eagle Scouts tend to feel committed to and have a sense of duty to help their communities. They seek activities to improve their communities and “help other people at all times.” These findings will inform educational institutions, youth organizations, and policymakers about the potential benefits and impacts of Scouting on students’ civic engagement, providing insights that can help support and enhance the development of well-rounded individuals in higher education. The information gained has the potential to provide alternative options for student programming to ensure that students are ready to be civically minded and engaged when they become participating members of society
Better Together: The 2030 Institutional Framework and Relational Teaching
No full textThe Governors State University Institutional Strategic Framework Update
