Alumni Association

Alumni Features

Janet Muchnik, Retired City Planner & GovState Alumna

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Janet Muchnik earned her M.A. in Public Administration from Governors State University in 1981 and built a distinguished career in municipal leadership, serving as Director of Planning for Blue Island, City Manager of Country Club Hills (7 years), and Village Manager of Park Forest (10 years). She also held local public service roles as President of the School District 163 Board of Education and Trustee for the Village of Park Forest.

In retirement, Janet remains dedicated to community service, engaging in missionary work, Rotary leadership, and serving the Tall Grass Arts Association, where she spent 10 years as president. In 2023, she was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award in the College of Arts and Sciences for her outstanding contributions.

"I am an art-lover. I am a city planner. I am GovState."

–Janet Muchnik

 

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Rachel Kinder, Superintendent, Minooka School District & GovState Alumna

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Rachel Kinder, a 2008 graduate of Governors State University, earned her Master’s in Education with an emphasis in Educational Administration as a first-generation college student determined to make a lasting impact. She always knew she wanted to be a teacher and chose GovState for its accessibility and commitment to student success.

With over 20 years in PK-12 public education, Kinder has served as an ESL and Spanish teacher, department chair, building administrator, district leader, and superintendent. Committed to student success, leadership, and community engagement, Kinder continues to shape education through her dedication to inclusivity, excellence, and lifelong learning.

"I am a mother. I am an educator. I am GovState."

–Rachel Kinder

 

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Interdisciplinary Studies Alumni Event

INLD 10 Year Celebration of Alumni, Faculty and Students

In celebration of its 10th year of creating educational and non-profit leaders, the Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctorate (INLD) Program at GovState hosted a 3-day event on March 3-5, 2022. During the three days, they held a research symposium to support graduate students, hosted an alumni, student, and faculty networking event where the GovState community was able to meet connect and engage with the full INLD community, and organized a program meeting where alumni offered professional and academic insight to current students, and faculty provided additional support and guidance to current students as they matriculate through the program.

WELCOME

As one of 58,000 graduates located throughout the U.S. and the world, you recognize the value of your time at Governors State University. Your alumni association provides fellowship through intellectual activities and social gatherings hosted on campus and on the road.

Stay connected to your friends and our campus by joining one of our many clubs, by participating in alumni-sponsored events, service projects and other activities. 

Upgrade to the Premium level alumni membership, you’ll receive special benefits and will be joining a large group of alumni who share a common interest – staying connected with your alma mater. Your membership donation assists the alumni association in providing its programs and services for alumni and the university.

Tell us what you are interested in.  Take the Alumni Survey today!

We hope you’ll use this website as a hub to reach out, reconnect, and renew your relationship with Governors State University. You are one of GovState’s most valuable assets - please feel free to contact us at any time if we can be of service.
Email us at alumnirelations2@govst.edu or Call us at 708.534.7892.

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