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If you attended last weekend’s Graduate Prelude orientation for new College of Education and Human Development graduate students, you received a copy of the new CEHD Graduate Student Guidebook.  It’s full of policy and resource information for new and current graduate students. Good news!  An electronic version is now available for all students.  Click on the cover below to access the PDF version.

The College of Education and Human Development’s Project ExCEL is a federally funded Jacob K. Javits grant research program.  Project ExCEL uses Problem-Based Learning as a platform to find and serve high ability low income students.  The program is currently seeking a Graduate Research Assistant.  

General Responsibilities

This 20-hour/week position will support the implementation of Project ExCEL, a federally funded program; this position will report to the Project Director/Project Manager on the timely completion of project goals. Key responsibilities in this job include conducting fieldwork and research, supporting implementation of the project, and serving on a GRA team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong interest in doing field work
• Experience or interest in teaching/teacher education
• Experience or interest in gifted education

Essential tasks include:

• Conduct field work in project schools
• Monitor progress of implementation
• Collect data
• Conduct professional development with ExCEL team
• Work with ExCEL team to solidify communication between ExCEL and schools/LEAs
• Manage office such as order resources
• Collect feedback
• Complete data analysis tasks
• Collaboration with project team and partner schools

To apply, contact:

T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria is currently seeking an English Language Learners/Biology teacher for the 2018-2019 school year.  Please click the posting below for more information.

Fall 2018 Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Opportunity for Mason CEHD Athletic Training Education Program

We are pleased to announce that the Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship is once again offered to students in the Athletic Training Education Program at George Mason University. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current student in the Athletic Training Education Program. Graduate and underergraduate students must be enrolled in the professional phase (Sophomore, Junior, Senior) of the program.
• Must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
• Demonstrated passion for professional growth and physical fitness and commitment to the service of others.

In accordance with the guidelines of the scholarship, candidates must meet the above criteria, and complete the following steps for their application packet:

1. Online Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship Personal Information form, resume, and essay (not to exceed 500 words): https://gmucehd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cImrtgI3Pm4dBEp

2. Recommendation letter. Send the following link to a preceptor or a faculty member (not an Athletic Training faculty) to complete the online recommendation form:https://gmucehd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b4mXMfq2ApPOnZj)

For full consideration, submit your complete application by Monday, August 6, 2018.

The selection committee will review all applications and identify recipients of the Fall 2018 Kyle Wilson Memorial Scholarship. The recipients may be required to attend a recognition/social event in Fairfax during the spring semester.

Please contact SAA Administrative Operations Manager at [email protected] if you have any questions.