Student Success Blog

You’re Invited: Alumni-Mentor Lunch

There was such a positive response to the CEHD/CHSS Alumni Mentor Lunch in February, that we’re co-hosting another one! See the flyer below for information.

Click here to see the participating mentors. 

Click here to Register.

Elena’s Scholarships: Applications Open

The Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is accepting applications for the Elena’s Scholarships.  The 2018-19 academic year is the fourth annual awarding of six $1,000 scholarships designed to enhance student well-being.  A key feature of this program is the inclusion of personal mentoring throughout both the fall and spring semesters.  The Center is especially looking for applicants who would benefit from this one-on-one support from a Mason faculty or staff person.
 
Eligibility applies to any student who will be full-time (at least 12 credit hours) for both the fall and spring semesters next academic year.  A current minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 is also a requirement.
 
Applications will be accepted throughout Monday, April 16, 2018 and the application must be submitted electronically through Mason’s “Get Connected” portal.  Here is process:
1) The student should first log-in to GetConnected, the Mason online platform sponsored by University Life.  https://getconnected.gmu.edu/
2) Then, the student can use this link and it will take him or her directly to the application.   https://getconnected.gmu.edu/submitter/form/start/162694
 
More information can be found through this link to the web site of Mason’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, which is coordinating this program.

Key Middle School is Hiring

Key Middle School, part of the Fairfax County Public School system, is looking for general and special educators for the 2018-2019 school year.  Click the flyer below for more information about Key MS.  Contact Acting Principal, Aimee Holleb for more information and to apply.

Ivymount School Seeks Special Needs Professionals

The Ivymount School is currently recruiting for positions starting in June for the 2018/2019 school year.   Ivymount is a non-public special education school located in Rockville, Maryland. Full-time Assistant Teacher and ABA Instructor positions are great opportunities for graduating students, providing intensive job training and professional development in the areas of special education, psychology, and applied behavior analysis, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 

For more information, click their flyer below.

Your Graduation. Your Voice.

Class of 2018 SRHT Graduates….We want to hear from you!

Graduation is almost here and what better way to leave your mark than to share about your time as a Mason Patriot during your Degree Celebration! Tell us about your experiences at Mason and you’ll be heard during the procession at the 2018 Degree Celebration! Not sure what you’d want to say? Consider talking about:

  • Memorable experiences in your classes
  • Lessons you learned through activities or internships
  • Give a shutout to someone who inspired/helped you
  • Talk about your accomplishments or your next steps
  • Thank your faculty

There are three recording sessions to choose from, and if you cannot meet on campus, you can always record a 20 second or less blurb and email it to [email protected]

Monday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 4

2300 Thompson Hall, Fairfax Campus

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday, April 5

RHT Suite, Bull Run Hall, Sci-Tech Campus

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Lastly, don’t be left out by not contributing because students who do a voiceover AND submit a speech to be the SRHT Degree Celebration student speaker, you will be put into a raffle for a George Mason Prize!