Author: Brianna Alford

Congratulations to the College of Education and Human Development students named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2021 semester!

This honor is given to undergraduate students who have enrolled in at least six credits and have earned a GPA of 3.50 or higher for the semester.  These students were notified by an e-mail from Associate Dean Dr. Ellen Rodgers, but we wanted to acknowledge them publicly on the blog as they are exemplars of student success!  The College is proud to have such a long list of talented undergraduates!  We hope to see even more of you on the list next semester!

Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners

Danielle Azu

Presley Julio

Yessica Mejia Santos

Hyeonjung Park

Ramzia Popal

Katie Raguindin

Erica Ramirez Estrada

Maria Torres

Wendy Zeron

Elementary Education

Rachel Cameron

Samreen Hashmi

Janet Hodges

Calvin Jennings

Andrea Martinez Gonzalez

Theresa Moulder

Samar Said

Brianna Smith

Sofia Velasco

Cecilia Yanes Trejo

Sevval Yeter

Health and Physical Education

Carlos Guardado

Julianna Norvell

Robert Thompson

Special Education

Faye Alghofaily

Jayme Cole

Lucas Gillenwater

Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources – Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Christina Clark

Clare Condon

Maureen Kraus

Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources – Sport Management

Omar El Saeid

Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources – Therapeutic Recreation

Hina Choudhary

Jessica Winkler

Human Development and Family Science

Natalie Alba

Kamryn Armistead

Maria Basnight

Yornif Cudjoe

Rosana Gomez Sanchez

Adrian Hurdle

Andreas Krawczak

Katelyn Lowell

Shannon Mulligan

Monica Solorzano

Tyler Theriault

Kinesiology

Omar Afifi

Sean Amoah

Rehan Anthony

Jorge Arrate Garcia

Sebastian Baytan

Ana Beasley

Anda Bruk

Michael Bui

Samantha Burgess

Yoobin Chai

Anqa Chowdhury

Ronald Combs

Kaitlin Corbett

Megan Cummins

Alex Denchi

Alison Do

Owen Donahue

Brett Downs

Omar El-Khodari

Marlon Falconer

Xavier Ferguson

Steven Figueroa

Trisha Fonseca

Melena Futsum

Julianne Gabitan

Victoria Goldammer

Zachary Gray

Sean Grimm

Denzel Hardison-Wright

Najma Hashimi

Juan Helguero Hazou

Jaydon Jackson

Kiara Jalali

Benjamin Johnson

Gurpreet Kaur

Rohan Kumar

Hannah Malhoyt

Lara Malkawi

Alyssa Mielke

Seth Moellmer

Alison Murphy

Milan Nanayakkara

Shorouq Njim

Benjamin Oswalt

Justin Jose Pagarigan

Jacqueline Perdomo-Trejo

Jordyn Renzi

Robert Seoane

Theresa Sherrill

Tucker Spence

Christopher Sullivan

Taylor Thompson

Gabrielle Torrijos

Hong Tran

Raechel Wahab

Brianna Warman

Kyia Williams

Tourism and Events Management

Marilyn Bell

Justin Chiocchio

Madison Kinsler

Maya Mara

Christina Morolla

Jennifer Robinson

Katherine Szczapa

Kayla Tyson

Jiemin Yang

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Students in the School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management (SRTM) will notice an exciting change for this fall. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has approved two new degrees to replace SRTM’s Bachelor of Science in Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources (HFRR) degree. The new degrees are Bachelor of Science (BS), Sport Management, and Bachelor of Science (BS), Recreation Management. Read on to see why this change is both simple and significant for CEHD students.

Why would SRTM want to rename and divide the HFRR degree into the two new degrees?

A desire for clarity and consistency with the industry lies at the heart of the change. According to Dr. Laurence Chalip, Director of the School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management, “The new degree titles are more descriptive of each specialization. The old title was somewhat unusual, so students and their families often did not fully appreciate or recognize what was being offered. The new degree titles are consistent with each specialization, and are in keeping with degree foci parents and students will see at other institutions, and with students’ career aspirations. So, the new titles should help students and their families better recognize the training that is being offered.”

Does this change affect current students?

Students beginning their degree path in SRTM this fall have automatically been enrolled in the new degree programs. Continuing students currently enrolled in the HFRR degree program have the option to shift to the new Sport Management and Recreation Management bachelor’s degrees after consulting with their academic advisor. Because requirements for the old and new degrees are very similar, the shift from HFRR to a new Sport or Recreation Management BS should be seamless.

What is the benefit to students?

Name recognition. While SRTM is known for its cutting-edge curriculum and already enjoys close relationships within the industry, the name change is likely to further enhance student opportunities and graduate placement. The new degree names will represent SRTM graduates more precisely to potential employers and help graduates move more effectively into positions of leadership in the field.

How do the new degree names align with SRTM’s goals?

According to Dr. Chalip, “The School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management capitalizes fully on the unique skills and experience of its faculty as well as the many opportunities afforded by our outstanding location in the Washington metro area. We work tirelessly to assure that our students are among the best prepared in the nation. The new degrees recognize the quality and opportunities that our programs deliver.”

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Mason’s Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center’s (PEREC) Field Interpreter team is recruiting students to join their team in delivering award-winning Watershed Education Programs in local parks.  Mason students will engage 7th graders in Chesapeake Bay related activities including collecting and identifying stream organisms, testing water quality-chemistry, assessing biodiversity, watershed and habitat characteristics at Burke Lake, and Lake Accotink in Springfield.  This is a tremendous way to enhance science communication skills while working with with a fun team. Training is provided, background checks required.

Work Hours: Weekdays mid- Sept. – Oct. 8:30am – 1:30pm, students work on days they are available.

Qualifications:

Must have at least 1 weekday available (more preferred) from 8:30am-1:30pm.

Interest in engaging youth in hands-on, outdoor environmental activities 

Environmental Enthusiam

Students must provide transportation to local parks. Carpooling is encouraged.

Grads: $15/hr

Undergrads $13/hr

PROGRAM ORIENTATION on Zoom

Tues. Sept. 7th 1pm OR  Tues. Sept. 7th 4:30pm

FIELD TRAINING: Friday Sept. 10th. 8:00am -12:00pm Burke Lake Marina. 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

For the Orientation Zoom Link:  Email Program Manager Matt Helfinstein matt@helfinstein.com and Dr. Smith  csmitc@gmu.edu 

Any questions, please email Matt Helfinstein and Dr. Smith.

If you know the days that you will have available please email us those as well.  Matt will follow up with questions.  

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What is enrichment?

Enrichment extends a student’s education beyond the classroom. It encompasses a variety of engagement opportunities that focus on developing the whole student. Examples include: participating in activities and organizations; reflecting on health and wellbeing; engaging in writing and research; sharing knowledge in new communities and cultures; establishing leadership skills and abilities; proactively preparing for the future; developing relationships with peers and mentors; and much, much more. If you’re involved at Mason in a way that helps you grow personally, academically, and professionally – and it’s not just during class – you’re most likely engaging in enrichment. 

Why does it matter? 

Enrichment is the free throw after a two-pointer. It’s the “and some” that seems optional and maybe even inconsequential but could ultimately cost you or save you the game. Enrichment helps students gain self- and cultural awareness; build a support network; increase and apply knowledge, skills, and abilities; and develop a sense of belonging in the college and community. Students who are plugged in and connected know when and with whom to celebrate, as well as when and where to reach out for support. This ultimately aids in persistence to graduation. 

How to enrich your experience: 

• We (the CEHD Student Success Team) host activities and events. Attend them.  

Remember the popcorn I mentioned earlier? It’ll be available during our Suite 2200 Open House on Monday, August 30. We guarantee it’ll be delicious, but more importantly, it will encourage people to linger near the suite, which gives students like you a chance to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students. Social enrichment at its best. Learn more here.

• We oversee CEHD Clubs and Organizations. Join one.  

There are over 400 student organizations at Mason, and our office oversees close to 10 in CEHD alone. Chances are at least one of those organizations will align with your academic or personal interests. Join one and build up your support network. Check out the CEHD student organizations here. Discover other student organizations at Mason’s Get Connected fair happening in-person on 9/1 and virtually on 9/2. Learn more here. 

• We provide opportunities to strengthen and develop your skills. Participate in them. 

Throughout the year our office offers numerous opportunities to further your skills in reading, writing, research, time management, etc. These opportunities come in the form of events (Writer’s Retreats and research symposiums), guides (like this Time Management Toolkit), and campus partnerships (like encouraging students to attend Learning Service’s upcoming workshop on How to Focus Better). Take advantage of them now – it pays to be proactive! 

Enrichment opportunities extend well beyond the suggestions listed above, but for the sake of your time, we’ll pause there for now. Enjoy the fall ‘21 semester, CEHD students, and don’t forget to Be Engaged!  

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Flint Hill School is excited to relaunch their after school program this year and they will be hiring counselors. Two Flint campuses offer after care, one housing JK – 6th and one with 7-8th.

Counselors are responsible for keeping attendance, actively supervising and engaging with students, support with planning daily activities, and communicating with teachers and parents about behavioral observations and successes. It’s generally a great opportunity for college students who need experience in a childcare/education setting and allows flexibility for classes and keeps their evenings and weekends free.

The shift is generally M-F, from roughly 2 – 6 (depending on the campus) with exceptions for school holidays and breaks.

Click the image to see the PDF flyer below or contact Matt McCoart, Director of After School and Summer Programs, at mmccoart@flinthill.org for more information.

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