Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, & Social Work
Contact Information
Department Chair: Dr. Jeffrey Hancks
Counselor Education Graduate Programs
(309) 762-1876
cned@wiu.edu
College Student Personnel Graduate Programs
(309) 298-2848
csp@wiu.edu
Social Work Undergraduate Program
(309) 762-1876
social-work@wiu.edu
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"I could really make a change in the lives of young adults if I pursued counseling as my profession."
~Teja Johnson
Graduate Student, School Counseling (M.S.Ed.)
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News
Western Illinois University announces the appointment of Jeff Hancks as Chair of the Department of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social Work. With a long career in both academic and administrative roles, Hancks brings extensive experience and dedication to his new role, where he will guide the growth and development of these key academic programs. Hancks joined WIU in 2005 as an assistant professor, advancing to associate professor in 2009 and professor in 2014 within the University Libraries. From 2016 to 2019, he served as executive director of the School of Global Education and Outreach and in 2020, he began teaching in the College Student Personnel Program. https://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=20275
The Western Illinois University Social Work program is settling into its new location in Horrabin Hall, highlighted by an open house celebration with faculty and students. The new location not only places faculty in closer proximity to students but gives students a new location to hold club meetings and work on group projects. https://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=20272
Congratulations to our very own Counselor Education Associate Professor - Dr. Beck recognized by WIU College of Education & Human Services with the Highly Impactful Faculty Award. This award recognizes a faculty member who exhibited creativity and innovativeness in their teaching style and class engagements; exhibited understanding and mindfulness of diversity and inclusiveness when teaching; provided access for students and offered mentorship and advising during classroom hours and office hours and exhibited leadership. http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=18533
CSP Looking for External Graduate Assistantships
Information about external graduate assistantships: External Graduate Assistantships (PDF)
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