November Newsletter

Important Dates for Fall 2011

Thanksgiving Recess

Wednesday, November 23 – Sunday, November 27, 2011

SPRING 2012 Schedule of Classes

CTCH 601, The Community College, Wed., 7:20

Instructor: Anthony Tardd

CTCH 603-001, Technology in Higher Education, Tues., 7:20

Instructor: TBA

CTCH 605, Curriculum Program Design and Assessment, Thurs., 7:20

Instructor:  Ashley Sieman

CTCH 606, Diversity in Higher Education, Mon,. 4:30

Instructor: Paul Gorski

CTCH 624, Finance and Fiscal Management in Higher Ed, Mon., 7:20

Instructor: Christopher Mullin

CTCH 644, Student Service in Higher Ed., Wed., 4:30

Instructor: Todd Rose

CTCH 685-001 MAIS Practicum

Practicum Coordinator: Todd Rose

CTCH 685-002 MAIS Practicum

Practicum Coordinator: Anne Kuhta

CTCH 792-001, Special Topic (Leadership in Higher Ed.), Mon., 4:30

Instructor: Jaime Lester

CTCH 792-005, Special Topic (Research Writing) Wed. 7:20

Instructor: Jaime Lester

CTCH 885, College Teaching Internship

Internship Coordinator:  Anne Kuhta

Please click here for course descriptions.

Online Spring 2012 Graduation Applications are Available

If you plan to graduate from a doctoral program, you must fill out the Doctoral Graduation Form, which is online  This from must be completed and submitted to the Higher Education Program by February 7th, 2012.  Our fax number is (703) 993-2307.

Students are also required to file an online intent to graduate via Patriot Web before the February 7th deadline.  Please note that students, regardless of their degree program, must file their intent to graduate.

University Dissertation & Thesis Workshops this November

Mason University Libraries, University Dissertation & Thesis Services (UDTS), and the Division of Instructional Technology (DoIT) are excited to offer more three-part workshops this Fall, designed to help you format and submit your thesis or dissertation correctly and on time!

These workshops will take place in 334 Innovation Hall at the following dates and times:

Monday, November 14, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 17, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Friday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, November 21, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Monday, November 28, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 1, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

These workshops will be held in 334 Innovation Hall. All sessions are two hours long, and all consist of the following three segments:

Part 1: Sally Evans, Coordinator of University Dissertation and Thesis Services, will give an overview of UDTS and the process grad students need to go through in order to graduate--specifically, the format review, submission consultation, and final submission of your thesis or dissertation.
Part 2: Abel Roasa of DoIT (the Division of Instructional Technology) will introduce you to the Interactive Template. This amazing tool will make formatting your thesis or dissertation a breeze.

Part 3: A member of University Libraries (either Allison Meyer O'Connor or Royce Gildersleeve) will introduce you to Zotero, a research tool that helps you gather and organize your sources and make them work for you, as citations, references, footnotes, you name it.

To sign up for any of these sessions, please send an email to the following address:

training@gmu.edu

If you have any questions or need any further information, please contact Sally Evans, UDTS Coordinator (udts@gmu.edu) or Marlys Shoup, a DoIT team member (mshoup@gmu.edu).

Research Methods/PLP Assistantship Search

The Center for International Student Access is looking for a graduate student assistant in a semester-long teaching and program support position for 20 hours per week for the Peer Learning Partnership Program between students in the Honors College and ACCESS program (international undergraduate students).  This position is great for someone interested in higher education, cultural, international, or student development areas of interest. The individual must have demonstrated experience in research and scholarly inquiry.

The position’s duties include:  

·         Researching, preparing, and presenting training materials (PROV 206);
·         Participating in the PLP interview and selection process;
·         Administrative tasks to promote and support the program;
·         Evaluating and reviewing student interaction and progress;
·         Scheduling and attending meetings to report on program progress; and
·         Attending recitations of Introduction to Research Methods (PROV 106) to aid

          students in research on a one-on-one basis.

Applicants must demonstrate superior proficiency in English language and intercultural communication skills. Experience with assessment tools, such as rubrics, strongly preferred.

The position starts November 15, 2011, pays at the university standard assistantship salary based on educational background, for 20 hours weekly with 6 credit tuition waiver (at the in-state tuition rate) for the Spring 2012 term.  This position is not eligible for health insurance benefits. Teaching experience strongly preferred. Doctoral students will receive primary consideration.

Please email your resume/cover letter to cisa@gmu.edu with “Assistantship Consideration” in the subject line. Be sure to specify your interest in the “Research Methods/PLP” position.
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For more information on the ACCESS Program, visit: http://cisa.gmu.edu/programs/access/

For more information on the PROV 106 course, visit: PROV 106 – Intro to Research Methods

For more information on the PROV 206 course, visit: PROV 206 – CISA/Honors Peer Learning Partnership

 

Spotlight on Our HEP Family

Kevin Christian co-presented at the National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) Leadership Symposium (Sept. 20-22) in San Antonio, TX.. 

Kevin also moderated Confronting the Challenge: A Dialogue on Inclusion and Leadership in Community Colleges at the National Council on Black American Affairs (NCBAA) Mid-Level Institute for African American Community College Administrators at the Wayne Community College District in Detroit, MI in mid-October.

Jamie Lester received the Margaret C. Howell Award at Mason's Annual Award Ceremony held in Dewberry Hall on October 19th.

This award recognizes individuals whose efforts carry on the work and demonstrate the character of the late Margaret C. Howell, who retired from George Mason University in 2002 after 20 years of outstanding, committed service. Her work focused on the development of respect, diversity and individual dignity throughout the University and the community.

President Alan Merten, who made the presentation, noted that "Jaime embodies the spirit and passion of the work done by Margaret Howell during her career at Mason.  Jaime brings a scholar's eye to issues of importance in the work lives of all people, with special emphasis on those in need.  Her analytical mind and intellectual curiosity have led to important research in a range of areas including workplace bullying. Jaime's efforts in this area have stimulated an important dialogue at Mason and beyond."