August/September 2012 Newsletter

HEP Has a New Director!

I am pleased to let you know that a new Director of the Higher Education Program has been hired. She will be joining us later this summer.

Jan Arminio is Professor and Chair, Department of Counseling and College Student Personnel, at Shippensburg University. She is the former President of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (2004-2007). Last year she received the Shaffer Award for Academic Excellence from NASPA. Her most recent book is "Why Aren't We There Yet?: Taking Personal Responsibility for Creating an Inclusive Campus." This fall she will be teaching CTCH 792, Research in Student Development.

It has been my pleasure to direct the program for the past 5 years. Together we have accomplished a lot, and the Program is in a great position to move forward. I look forward to continuing to work with many of you as I teach in NCC and HEP.

Have a great semester,

John O'Connor

Important Dates for Fall 2012

University Dissertation & Thesis Services Workshops

University Dissertation & Thesis Services (UDTS), the Division of Instructional Technology (DoIT), and University Libraries are pleased to announce that we have scheduled some more workshops for Fall 2012.

You may be familiar with our Three-Part Workshops, each of which contain segments on process, Word, and Zotero. Currently, we are doing Two-Part workshops, with sessions on process and Word. If you would like to take a class on Zotero, you can sign up for them through the University Libraries website:

http://gmu.libcal.com/workshops#!/month/2012/9

The Two-Part Workshops, with sessions on process and Word, will take place in the Johnson Center, room 311B, at the following times:

Thursday, September 13
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.: UDTS Coordinator Sally Evans gives you an overview of the process you must complete in order to format and submit your thesis or dissertation so that you can graduate on time.

7:30 - 9:00 p.m.: A member of DoIT will walk you through our Interactive template, which greatly simplifies creating and/or formatting your thesis or dissertation in Word.

Tuesday, September 18
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.: UDTS Coordinator Sally Evans gives you an overview of the process you must complete in order to format and submit your thesis or dissertation so that you can graduate on time.

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.: A member of DoIT will walk you through our Interactive template, which greatly simplifies creating and/or formatting your thesis or dissertation in Word.

Monday, September 24
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.: UDTS Coordinator Sally Evans gives you an overview of the process you must complete in order to format and submit your thesis or dissertation so that you can graduate on time.

2:00 - 3:30 p.m.: A member of DoIT will walk you through our Interactive template, which greatly simplifies creating and/or formatting your thesis or dissertation in Word.

To sign up for any or all of these, please go to the following website:

http://ittraining.gmu.edu/workshops.cfm.

If you should have any trouble signing up, please send an email to the following address:

training@gmu.edu.

If you have any other questions, please contact UDTS Coordinator Sally Evans at the following address:

udts@gmu.edu

We look forward to working with you.

Thank you,

Sally

University Dissertation and Thesis Services
George Mason University
Fenwick Library, Room C203
Web: http://thesis.gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-2222
Office Hrs. Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (by appointment only)

Amplify Your Teaching: Tools and Techniques for Diverse Classrooms

Throughout the day,

Mason faculty from across ranks and disciplines will share their best practices and newest ideas around the themes of critical thinking, teaching with new technologies, engaging students, incorporating research and scholarship into the curriculum, online education, and working with diverse students.

This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Stephen D. Brookfield, has authored dozens of books on teaching and learning, including Teaching for Critical Thinking (2011), Radicalizing Learning (2010), and The Skillful Teacher (2006).

Join us on Friday, September 21, from 8:30am-6:00pm in the Johnson Center (Fairfax campus).  All full-time, part-time, and graduate student instructors and staff at Mason are invited to join us for the day – registration is free for the Mason community and lunch will be provided.

Please see the following link for full details at http://ctfe.gmu.edu/professional-development/innovations-in-teaching-learning-conference/

FALL 2012 Schedule of Classes

CTCH 602, College Teaching

Monday, 7:20

Instructor: Anne Kuhta

CTCH 621, Higher Ed. in the U.S.

Tuesday, 7:20

Instructor:  Ashley Sieman

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: Mark Kidd

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, Disability Services in Higher Education

Monday, 4:30

Instructor: Jorgenson

CTCH 792-004, Research in Student Development

Tuesday, 4:30

Instructor: Jan Arminio

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)

Spring 2013 Schedule of Classes

CTCH 601, The Community College

Wednesday, 7:20

Instructor: TBA

CTCH 603, Technology in Higher Ed.

Thursday, 4:30

Instructor:  Kelly Schrum

CTCH 605, Curriculum and Program Assessment

Wednesday, 4:20

Instructor: Toby Jenkins

CTCH 606, Diversity in Higher Education

Thursday, 7:20

Instructor: Toby Jenkins

CTCH 624, Finance/Fiscal Management in Higher Ed.

Monday, 7:20

Instructor:  Chris Mullin

CTCH 643, Counseling in Higher Education

Tuesday, 7:20

Instructor: Jan Arminio

CTCH 644, Student Services in Higher Education

Monday, 4:30

Instructor: Todd Rose

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, Higher Ed. Leadership

Monday, 7:20

Instructor:  Jaime Lester

CTCH 792-002, Research Writing

Wednesday, 4:30

Instructor:  Jaime Lester

CTCH 792-003, Research in Higher Ed.

Tuesday, 4:30-7:10

Instructor:  Jan Arminio

CTCH 830, Ethics in Higher Education

Wednesday, 4:30

Instructor:  Nance Lucas

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)

Graduate Assistantships

Peer Career Graduate Assistant

The Peer Career Graduate Assistant (PCGA) will be trained to assist with outreach activities and services in the University Career Center.  Their responsibilities include offering presentations to student organizations and residence halls, representing Career Services at on-campus events, critiquing student resumes, assisting with University Career Center job fairs, promoting the services of the University Career Center, and working on special projects.  They will oversee the administrative and logistical duties of coordinating the two undergraduate Peer Career Assistants.  The PCGA will be supervised by a career service professional and trained thoroughly to develop the skills and expertise needed to fulfill their duties.  This position is a paid commitment.

Click here for more information.

Alumni Career Services Outreach Graduate Assistant
Apply via HireMason (Position ID 73439)

This is a new position that is being created as a collaboration between the Office of Alumni Affairs and University Career Services. This role will enhance communication regarding existing programs & services and increase engagement with alumni in service to the university as mentors, employers, and partners.

20 hours a week for 48 weeks

Compensation is $15.62 per hour (roughly $15,000 for the school year)

ACSOGA will have office space within the Office of Alumni Affairs (Suite 1110 of University Hall) and will report directly to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs with a “dotted line” to Associate Director of Career Services.

Click here for more information.

Graduate Assistant Resident Director

The Gradudate Assistant Resident Director is a graduate assistant responsible for assisting in the administration and management of a residence hall community.  The primary responsibilities include assisting the Resident Director in initiating, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating efforts in the residential area that will result in educational, social, and cultural growth for the individual student and the entire living community.

Desired Qualifications:  Residence life experience

Click here for additional information.

OSCAR, the Office of Student Scholarship, Creative Activities, and Research, has a graduate assistant (GA) position currently available.  Please see the following link for information concerning qualifications, compensation, and how to apply: OSCAR

Spotlight on Our HEP Family

Mark Bergman’s (Doctor of Arts Program) book In The Groove: Form and Function in Popular Music was published this summer by Cognella Academic Press. Oxford University Press published his on-line supplemental resources for the book Rock Music, Culture, and Business, and he performed two chamber music compositions this summer as part of the Assisi Music Festival in Assisi, Italy and the Peter Britt Music Festivals in Jacksonville, Oregon.

Kevin Christian (Doctor of Arts Program) will co-present with Dr. Shalamon Duke (West Los Angeles College) at the 2012 National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) Leadership Symposium, Sept. 20-22, 2012, in Long Beach, California.   Their session is entitled - The Completion Agenda: Disability Issues for Latino Students in Higher Education, which will focus on community college students with disabilities with an emphasis on the Latino student population.  (www.ncchc.com)

He will also moderate a panel featuring Dr. Jose Leyba (Retired, Vice Chancellor, Pima Community College District, AZ) and Dr. Joseph Seabrooks (President, Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley, MO) at the 11th Annual Carolyn Grubbs Williams Leadership Symposium for African American Mid-Level Professionals in Community College hosted by the Maricopa Community College District.  The event will take place, October 24-27th in Phoenix, Arizona.   The title of the session is Confronting the Challenge:   A Dialogue on Inclusion and Leadership in Community Colleges, which will focus on leadership and diversity in the 21st Century Community College.    (http://www.ncbaa-international.org)

Leah Matthew graduated this past spring with a Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education Program concentration.  Leah is the first student to graduate with this degree from Mason, and was admitted in fall 2008, when the program was initiated. Congratulations, Leah, on being the program's Neil Armstrong!

Dan Waxman (PhD candidate with a specialization in higher education) is the new Sustainability Manager for Auxiliary Enterprises at Mason.

Darby Wiggins (MAIS in Higher Education Administration) is completing her practicum in the Office of Student Support and Case Management (OSSCM) - http://osscm.gmu.edu/