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Governors State University

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Was a mission-focused institution, hopefully it will get back to that - Anonymous employee Governors State University Employee Review

1.0
Jan 9, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Middle management and junior faculty are mission-driven, smart, and collaborative. The university serves a vital function in the state and long-time employees stay because of it. Middle management (director-level) try to be flexible and provide professional development.

Cons

Salaries are lower and benefits are set by the State, which means they aren't great. Newest senior leadership (minus Provost) are self-centered and over-paid. State underfunding means you need to negotiate for as high a salary as possible or you may get stuck with minimal increases until you go for a new job.

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5.0
Feb 7, 2026
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Pros

The work environment was great. There was a lot of camaraderie among us all. My responsibilities were fulfilling. I received a lot of mentorship from my supervisors.

Cons

The only con was the fact that I was remote in Long Beach, CA. They are based in University Park, IL.

2.0
Dec 14, 2025
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Pros

State benefits that help those in the right position

Cons

They coddle under performing workers too much and the make it real hard to let go of them under the guise of some "woke" methodology of giving way too many chances. No wonder the university is losing money with under performing employees doing the bar minimum to collect state employment benefits

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