March 2012 Newsletter
Important Dates
| Spring Break |
March 12 –18 |
| Last day of classes |
May 5 |
| Commencement and Spring Degree Conferral Date |
May 19, 2012 |
Dissertation Defense Announcement
Bernadette Costello
Dissertation Director: Dr. Victoria Salmon
Dissertation Title: "Educating for Civic Engagement Public Achievement as a Case Study"
Monday, March 19, 2012
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enterprise Hall, Room 418
Summer 2012 Schedule of Classes
CTCH 792: Current Issues in Higher Education
Session X: Meets May 23 - June 20 on Wednesdays, 6-10pm; Thursday is online work; and Saturday is independent fieldwork.
CTCH 641: Counseling in Higher Education
Session X: June 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Instructor: Joya Crear
Living and Leading with Resilience Conference
We are pleased to announce the Living and Leading with Resilience Conference at George Mason University on Friday, April 13th, 2012 at the Mason Inn & Conference Center. The conference is co-sponsored by MasonLeads and the Center for Consciousness and Transformation.
The conference features internationally-recognized authors, scholars, and practitioners on the subjects of resilience, well-being, leadership, and character strengths. The conference format includes featured keynote speakers and interactive breakout sessions. Conference enrollment is limited to 350 attendees. Early registration is recommended to reserve your space.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
• Dr. Chris Peterson, one of the 100 most cited psychologists in the world and one of the founders of Positive Psychology. Dr. Peterson is the Science Director of the VIA Institute on Character and an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor at the University of Michigan.
• Dr. Rick Hanson, a neuropsychologist and author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom and Just One Thing: Developing A Buddha Brain One Simple Practice at a Time. Dr. Hanson is the Founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom.
• Dr. Nansook Park, is Associate Professor of Psychology, and Co-Director of the Michigan Positive Psychology Centre at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is also an Associate Editor of Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being and a Consulting Editor to the Journal of Positive Psychology.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
•Dr. Todd Kashdan is Associate Professor of Psychology and Senior Scientist at the Center for Consciousness and Transformation at George Mason University. Dr. Kashdan is the author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life to promote the science of well-being.
•Dr. Kim Cameron is the author of Positive Leadership, Making the Impossible Possible, and Leading with Values. Dr. Cameron is the co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at the University of Michigan.
ABOUT THE LIVING AND LEADING WITH RESILIENCE CONFERENCE
What does it mean to live a good life – a life full of meaning and purpose? How do we prosper in times of great uncertainty? What role does resilience have in human flourishing, leadership, and organizational prosperity? As whole nations and individuals strive to achieve greater levels of well-being, living and leading with resilience allows us to embrace all that makes life worth living, even in the face of adverse times. The Living and Leading with Resilience Conference, co-sponsored by the Center for Consciousness and Transformation and MasonLeads at George Mason University, includes notable scholars, industry leaders, and practitioners addressing innovations in practices and research in resilience, leadership, and well-being. Living and leading with resilience starts with the individual and then engages others in the exploration of meaning, purpose, positive relationships, strengths-building practices, and increasing the capacity to thrive during challenging times. The April 13th conference format facilitates the engagement and expertise of all participants and facilitators.
TO REGISTER
Learn more about the conference and find the registration information by clicking on: http://resilience.onmason.com
Register by February 29th for the early-bird rate and to secure your space. Enrollment is limited, and fees will increase on March 1st.
Sincerely yours,
Nance Lucas, Co-chair, MasonLeads
Interim Executive Director, Center for Consciousness and Transformation
Pam Patterson, Co-chair, MasonLeads
Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, University Life
Join the National Jam
Minority Serving Institutions Share Practice and Experience in Developmental Education
March 6, 2012
11:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST
Jam with practitioners, researchers, policy-makers and funders from across the country.
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9RJWFF8
March 6, 2012 11:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST
A Jam is a structured and moderated online discussion. Read and post according to your interest in the agenda topics (coming) and as your time allows.
Discuss how MSIs assess, place, instruct, support and measure outcomes for students.
Share your approach in terms of program design and outcomes and learn what others are doing.
Converse with those doing research in the field.
Examine the implications of policy and funding.
Pass this invitation on to anyone you think might add to the conversation.
Questions: If you have any questions about the JAM, please contact Lisa Levinson at Knowledge in the Public Interest: llevinson@kpublic.org or Dr. Tara Parker at University of Massachusetts Boston: tara.parker@umb.edu
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First Annual Graduate Student Research Conference - Call for Papers
This is an opportunity for students to present research in public policy in a multidisciplinary forum with other graduate students from local colleges and universities. The March 23rd program includes discussion and participation from GMU School of Public Policy faculty and staff.
Submissions and inquiries can be directed to: sppconf@gmu.edu
Please click here for information on submission requirements.
Thank you,
SPP Graduate Student Research Conference Organizing Committee
FALL 2012 Schedule of Classes
CTCH 592, Experiential Learning
Tuesday, 4:30
Instructor: TBA
CTCH 602, College Teaching
Monday, 7:20
Instructor: Anne Kuhta
CTCH 621, Higher Ed. in the U.S.
Thursday, 4:30
Instructor: Mary Frances Forcier
CTCH 622, Organization/Admin. in Higher Ed.
Wednesday, 7:20
Instructor: Jaime Lester
CTCH 626, Assessment in Higher Education
Wednesday, 4:30
Instructor: Mary Zamon
CTCH 645, Contemporary College Student
Thursday, 7:20
Instructor: TBA
CTCH 685-01, Practicum in Higher Education
Practicum Coordinator: Todd Rose (Contact coordinator for permission to register)
CTCH 685-02, College Teaching Practicum
Practicum Coordinator: Anne Kuhta ( (Contact coordinator for permission to register)
CTCH 792-001, Law and Higher Ed.
Tuesday, 4:30
Instructor: Linda Schwartzstein
CTCH 792-002, Advanced Organization and Administration
Monday, 4:30
Instructor: Jaime Lester
CTCH 792-003, Student Transitions
Tuesday, 7:20
Instructor: TBA
CTCH 821, History of Higher Ed. in the U.S.
Thursday, 4:30
Instructor: Mary Frances Forcier
CTCH 826, Advanced Assessment in Higher Ed.
Wednesday, 4:30
Instructor: Mary Zamon
CTCH 885, Internship in College Teaching and Administration
Internship Coordinator: Anne Kuhta (Contact coordinator for permission to register)
CTCH 998, Proposal Writing (Contact department for registration code)
CT CH 999, Dissertation Writing (Contact the CHSS Graduate Academic Affairs Office for registration code at chssdiss@gmu.edu)
Spotlight on Our HEP Family
The American Educational Research Association's (AERA) Annual Meeting in April 2012 will include a roundtable discussion of Josh Yavelberg's paper, "Bridging the Gap: ePortfolios fostering 21st Century Skills in Studio Art Courses." The conference will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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