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Lack of leadership causing mass exodus - Anonymous employee Governors State University Employee Review

3.0
Jan 18, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Most of the "boots on the ground" folks are extremely helpful to fellow colleagues and live the student-centered educational mission of the institution. My former colleagues were the highlight of my work.

Cons

Leadership, or lack thereof, diminishes the good work folks are doing. New administration started in summer 2020 which was an understandably difficult time to begin a new role anywhere, let alone a leadership position. That being said, the new president (Cheryl Green) is prone to gas-lighting her subordinates. She takes credit for the work of others and is disingenuous. As a result, morale is at an all-time low, and productivity and innovation have decreased. No one is inspired and students are noticing. Many folks leaving the institution in the new year and more resignations are coming.

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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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