Student Success Blog

Author: Anna Ondieki

Now Hiring AMP Mentors for Fall 2023

The Mason Early Identification Program (EIP) and Academic Mentoring Program (AMP) are looking for undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in working with the middle and high school student populations, tutoring, mentoring, and giving back to the Northern Virginia community for the Fall 2023 semester. Learn more about this AMP Mentor position below, and apply on Mason360 by August 27, 2023 (Priority Application Deadline) or September 4, 2023 (General Application Deadline). 

About AMP Mentors: 

The AMP Mentors will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of academic supports needed for academic and personal success at over 25 different tutoring sites. These supports comprise of academic coaching, academic assistance, and ultimately helping EIP students realize their academic potential. AMP Mentors will report directly to the Assistant Director and Associate Director at EIP. This will be an in-person position for Fall 2023 with starting pay of $14/hour.

Note: transportation to sites is provided for those who do not have their own transportation. 

Qualifications: 
  • Undergraduate/Graduate students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 
  • Able to provide academic assistance to students in English, Math, Science, History, and/or other subjects 
  • Able to work with minors and pass a Mason background check in addition to county/school background checks 
How to Apply: 

Complete the application via Mason 360: 

  • Priority Application Deadline: August 27, 2023 
  • General Application Deadline: September 4, 2023 
  • Interviews Begin: August 28, 2023 

Submit the following documents through the online application: 

  • Resume 
  • Unofficial Mason Transcript 
  • Fall 2023 Class Schedule 

Questions? Email Aaron Muz or Dr. Mia Hines 

International Buddy Program Accepting Applications

The International Buddy Program (IBP) is a collaboration between the Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) and INTO Mason and aims to build cross-cultural relationships between Mason’s international and domestic students while enjoying a variety of campus events and activities together. It is a great way to help international students feel more familiar with the campus and the Mason community, as well as to help American students explore the many different cultures represented among our international student population. This program is built on a foundation of conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship. We hope you can join us! 

The application period for Fall 2023 is open through September 4, 2023 

Application link: go.gmu.edu/joinibpfall2023  

Learn more about why to participate, eligibility requirements, and what the program entails by visiting the official IBP website here. 

International Buddy Program Fall 2023 Flyer

Fall 2023 Well-Being Courses 

Read below for a few well-being courses for students in Fall 2023: Explore Resilience, Mental Health First Aid, and Koru Basic Mindfulness! Interested in enrolling in any or all courses? Visit Patriot Web today! 

Explore Your Resilience in Fall 2023 

Enroll in UNIV 170 or 370: Explore Resilience in Fall 2023 for 0-1 credit to explore and enhance resilience while earning a digital credential.  

UNIV 170 CRN 79137 or UNIV 370 CRN 79138 

  • October 19 – November 30 
  • Thursdays 12:00 – 1:15 
  • Online via Zoom 
Explore Your Resilience in Fall 2023 Flyer
Mental Health First Aid 

Enroll in a fall semester section of UNIV 372: Mental Health First Aid for 0-1 credit. Through your participation in the course, you have the option to earn a Mental Health First Aid certification. This course will help you become more familiar with a variety of mental health challenges and explore how stigma may affect help-seeking behaviors. You will also learn basic skills to help someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. 

UNIV 372 CL1 CRN 75998 

  • August 24 – October 5 
  • Thursdays 9:00 – 10:15 
  • Online via Zoom with Katie Clare 

UNIV 372 001 CRN 75999 

  • October 19 – November 30 
  • Thursdays 9:00 – 10:15 
  • Fairfax Campus with Patrice Levinson 
Mental Health First Aid Flyer
Koru Basic Mindfulness  

Are you interested in learning more about mindfulness and meditation? If so, consider signing up for Koru Basic this fall. This program, sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, provides a four-week introduction to help you build a practice that will help you to thrive. 

Cohort 1 on Tuesdays (September 5, 12, 19, 26) from 4:00 – 5:15pm 

Cohort 2 on Wednesdays (October 4, 11, 18, 25) from 12:00 – 1:15pm 

Koru Basic Mindfulness Flyer
Learn more about all of these opportunities at wellbeing.gmu.edu 

Gradstravaganza 2023

Gradstravaganza 2023 Save The Date

All new and continuing Mason graduate students are invited to Gradstravaganza, Mason’s annual graduate student welcome event! Gradstravaganza is a two-day event: first, a fully virtual line-up of sessions on Friday, August 18, 9am-4pm to help kickstart your graduate student experience, followed by an in-person picnic to celebrate the end of the first week of classes on Saturday, August 26 on Wilkins Plaza!  

Friday’s Success sessions will feature workshops highlighting strategies for success, presentations to help prepare Graduate Assistants (GRAs, GTAs, and GPAs), and a student panel sharing their tips for optimizing your graduate school experience. 

Saturday’s Picnic will feature FREE food, t-shirts, games, crafts, giveaways, and plenty of activities to enjoy! You will also have opportunities to connect with academic units, campus resources, and graduate student organizations. Families are welcome! 

Registration instructions are available on this page. Contact Graduate Student Life with questions at [email protected].   

This event is brought to you by Graduate Student Life, the Graduate Division, the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GAPSA), Mason Recreation, and University Life. 

Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant Position Open with Project E-Ignite

Project E-Ignite is a Jacob K. Javits grant housed in the College of Education and Human Development. The project is looking for a doctoral graduate research assistant for the 2023-2024 academic year.  

The grant focuses on:
  • Identifying and serving Gifted and Talented students from underserved populations including Black, Latinx, and English Learners, as well as those who are economically disadvantaged and children with disabilities.
  • Promoting effective instruction in classrooms in high-poverty schools.
  • Increasing teacher understanding of Problem-Based Learning (PBL).
  • Increasing student cognitive skills, engagement, and motivation to learn.
  • Promoting STEM Education with PBL curriculum.
A GRA on Project ExCEL-Ignite will engage in the following tasks:
  • Development and creation of research measures
  • Curriculum revision and development
  • Preparation of teacher professional development materials
  • Analysis of quantitative and qualitative data (student and teacher data)
  • Preparation and maintenance of student consent and assent data
  • Collaboration with team faculty and staff on school implementation, data collection, analysis, and dissemination tasks
The GRA will learn and improve:
  • Qualitative and quantitative research skills on a large-scale federal grant in multiple school districts
  • Academic writing and referencing skills
  • Interviewing skills
  • How to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
How To Apply:

For information about the project or to apply, please send a resume/CV and a letter of interest to Dr. Kimberley Daly, Coordinator, Project E-Ignite at [email protected]. If you have any questions about the project, you can also email Dr. Daly.

This position is a full-time GRA position (20 hours/week). Optimally, we are looking for a student who has past qualitative or quantitative research experience or has completed EDRS 810.