The CEHD Writer’s Retreat is back and in-person! Join fellow CEHD graduate students in Merten Hall on Saturday, November 12 for a day dedicated to working towards your writing goals with support, free food, and plenty of coffee! Registration is now open, and is required to attend this event. Register early to secure your spot!
The Rachel Sleichter Scholarship for Teaching Excellence was established in 2022. Rachel graduated in the spring of 2022 with her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Elementary Education from the College of Education and Human Development. This scholarship honors Rachel’s dedication and persistence, and supports aspiring teachers. This scholarship is awarded annually to an undergraduate or a graduate student who is pursuing a degree in teaching, specific to K-12 education.
Applicant requirements:
• Undergraduate or graduate student (full or part-time)
• GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Must be pursuing a degree in teaching, specific to K-12 Education
• Demonstrated financial need and academic merit
Important Dates and Other Information:
For inquiries, please email Jessica Scibetti.
The Office of Graduate Education is now accepting applications for the Spring 2023 High Impact Grant. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 19. These competitive grants are a new funding opportunity for master’s and doctoral students. They provide tuition support for graduate students’ courses that significantly enhance training and education and/or satisfy credit-bearing requirements towards completion of the graduate degree. You may find information regarding the eligibility requirements in the flyer below, and on their website.
APPLY NOW for a High Impact Grant.
Email the Office of Graduate Education for more information about High Impact Grants.
This week, we interviewed Educators Rising Collegiate President, Sophia Takacs, to learn more about the CEHD-related organization. Keep reading to learn more about Educators Rising, and to find out how you can get involved!
Who is eligible to join Educators Rising?
Everyone! Our organization goes beyond CEHD. We welcome any Mason student of any major to join us if they are interested in the education field. Graduate students are also welcome, but cannot be E-board members nor vote.
What is the mission of Educators Rising?
Educators Rising Collegiate strives to help prepare individuals to become effective educators who advocate for their profession by providing professional development, leadership development, and opportunities geared towards allowing aspiring educators to make an impact.
Why should students join Educators Rising?
Students should join our organization because it is an excellent network and an opportunity to build community where you can learn about processes to become a teacher, apply for scholarships and get a foot in the door with schools with shadowing, subbing, or tutoring. If you plan to teach in the future, Educators Rising will help you build the confidence and tools you need to become an effective educator.
What kinds of events does your organization offer?
In the past, we have planned a lesson plan workshop, the first day of the school-themed meeting, and an interview workshop with a principal from Loudoun County Public Schools.
What is your favorite thing about being in Educators Rising?
My favorite thing about being in Educators Rising is the community we have made. It is incredible to have so many people interested in the same profession in one room. There is so much dialogue that is extremely beneficial for all future educators to hear.
What is the best way to contact Educators Rising to get involved?
The best way to contact our organization is through our email edrising@gmu.edu. You can also join our organization on Mason360!
Is there anything else you think the Mason CEHD community should know about Educators Rising?
We will be attending the 2022 Yardfest occurring on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 10:30 am-2 pm. Also, our goal is for every General Body meeting to be held on the second Friday of each month, though it might be subject to change based on schedules.
If you have further questions about Educators Rising, you can learn more by visiting their national website at https://educatorsrising.org.
Graduate Research Assistant: International Student Graduate Transitions
INTO George Mason University
Job Summary
The graduate student assistant position is a paid position for the 2022-23 academic year designed to support a curriculum impact grant for INTO George Mason University Graduate International Pathways Program. The hallmark of INTO Mason’s scaffolded curriculum for international students is the series of transition courses that function as an extension of orientation and emphasizes academic and professional development. The courses as a whole are meant to help students acculturate, acclimate and see themselves as belonging to the community of George Mason University. The grant seeks to enhance support for the international graduate transition program by researching international student transition to study in the U.S. and redesigning the transition courses to be more inclusive in nature, and applicable to international graduate students in units across the university.
Duties and Responsibilities
The graduate student assistant will work in tandem with faculty from INTO George Mason University to research, pilot, and redesign the graduate transition course. Duties will be as follows:
The experience gained from this will improve your knowledge of issues related to international education and inclusion in higher education as well as build curriculum development skills. Further, work on this grant can lead to future participation in a professional conference presentation and/or contribution to a publication.
Qualifications
Applicants must be enrolled in a master or doctorate program at George Mason University. Prior experience with international education preferred.
Compensation
The graduate assistant will maintain a working schedule of 20 hours per week, or as determined from the time of hiring until May 24, 2023, with a $9,000 stipend per semester.
Application
If interested, please send your resume and a short cover letter expressing interest in the position to Dr. Aimee Weinstein at aweinste@gmu.edu and Dr. Amy Lewis at alewis33@gmu.edu. For full consideration, apply by September 16, 2022.
