University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Governors State University recognized 15 students for their academic excellence as well as those who have demonstrated outstanding professional growth. Nominated by faculty, these students exemplify what GSU Jaguars can achieve.
Individuals who have provided mentorship and supervision for students in their internships, practicum, and fieldwork were also celebrated.
“The supervisors, preceptors, and field instructors that we are honoring this evening are not only recognized for their expertise,” said Dr. Elizabeth Cada, Dean of the College Health and Human Services. “They are recognized for their dedication to providing a high-quality learning environment that prepares our students to meet the demands of the health and human service workplace and those individuals that they serve.”
Below are the outstanding individuals who were honored.
Program |
Outstanding Students |
Outstanding Supervisors, Preceptors and Field Instructors |
Addiction Studies & Behavioral Health | Katrina Deutsche, MHS
Judith Sutter, MHS, Counseling Concentration |
Katie Jones, BA
Beth Marie Hawkins, MHS, MSW |
Community Health | Kurt Jones, BHS | Robert Clay, MS |
Communication Disorders | Jessica, Peters, BHS
Trisha Bruecken, MHS |
Kathleen Long-Kozlowski, MS, CCC/SLP |
Health Administration | Luis Rubio, BHA
Dhuphina Patel, MHA |
Dawn V. Gay, MBA |
Nursing | Lisa Huettemann, RN-BSN
Ciara Krygsheld, MSN Tina Decker, DNP |
Nicole Alexander, APN, NP-G |
Occupational Therapy | Sara Thrope, MOT
Frank Czuna, DrOT |
Joann Tomosieski-Peters, OTR/L |
Physical Therapy | Amber Zendzian, DPT | Alison N. Paris, PT, DPT, ATC |
Social Work | Ameenah Rashid, BSW
Nancy Ramirez, MSW |
Jenifer Brown, LCSW
Ford-Sills, EdD, LCSW |