About Governors State University

At its inception on July 17, 1969, Governors State University embodied the most optimistic vision of the 1960s. It believed in its students and their ability to learn and succeed. So it took a deliberate step away from the "establishment" and forged opportunity through experimentation.

It didn't have grades; it had competencies. It didn't have departments; it had "interdisciplinary studies." Most importantly, it didn't exclude. GSU made education available to a growing population of community college students and to all adults who sought a higher education—a higher purpose.

Thirty-five years later, GSU has changed in many ways. With more "establishment" now, the university has grades. It has professionally respected departments and disciplines, and over 90 percent of its faculty possess Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their fields. But in very important ways, GSU has also retained that 60s spirit. It continues to experiment, and it never excludes. With a belief in its students, GSU matches the best ideals of the past with the most promising innovations of the future.

Partnership with Governors State University

Morton College in partnership with Governors State University was awarded a Title V Cooperative Grant in October 2005.

Title V Grants are awarded to Hispanic Serving Institutions (at least 25% Hispanic student population). The funds are to be used to build the capacity of the institution to better serve its Hispanic student population.

The goal of MC & GSU’s Title V Cooperative Grant is to increase Hispanic student persistence to degrees and completion.

To increase Hispanic student persistence to degrees three activities were written into the grant:
o Student Cohorts
o Tracking System
o Faculty Development

GSU’s Interim Activity Director

Carlos Cntus, is responsible for GSU’s portion of the Project.

Carlos Cantu Title V Latino Center of Excellence
Governors State University
1 University Park
University Park, IL 60466-0975

Project activities under GSU shall be under the direction of GSU’s Intermi Activity Director, Carlos Cantu. GSU shall notify Morton in writing of any proposed changes of GSU’s Activity Director.

Governors State University Information

For more information about Governors State University and its programs, visit their website.

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