Welcome to the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)!

Shannon Dermer

"The College of Education and Human Development at Governors State University–energized by its mission, visions, and values–offers a variety of quality programs that provide the professional preparation to improve the lives of our students, the human environment around us, the learning outcomes of our state's schools, and our families and communities."

Dr. Shannon Dermer, Dean of the College of Education and Human Development

Contact Information
E-mail: sdermer@govst.edu
Phone: 708-534-4050


Division Chairs

Marlon Cummings

Marlon Cummings, Ph.D.
Chair, Division of Education and Leadership
Associate Professor

Dr. Danel Koonce

Danel Koonce, Ph.D.
Chair, Division of Psychology and Counseling
Associate Professor


Team Members

Karina Goodloe

Karina Goodloe
Administrative Assistant
708-534-4050
Office: G258

Connie Schrage
Administrative Assistant
708-534-7896
Office: G256

Vicki Gregory

Vicki Gregory
Administrative Assistant
708-534-4360
Office: G384

Amy Vujaklija

Amy Vujaklija, Ph.D.
Director of Educator Preparation, Accreditation, and Assessment
708-235-7356
Office: G228

Melinda Elliott

Melinda Elliott, M.A.
Assistant Director of Educator Preparation, Accreditation, and Assessment
708-235-7593
Office: G213

Penny Perdue

Penny Perdue, MBA
Program Director
708-534-4925
Office: G251



Newsletter and CEHD in the News

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CONTACT US

CEHD Dean’s Office
708-534-4050
cehd@govst.edu
Office: G258
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.