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Part-Time Position Available: SSAC Financial Well-Being Mentor

SSAC Now Hiring

The Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) Financial Well-Being team is partnering with the Early Identification Program (EIP) to hire Financial Well-Being Peer Mentors for the 2022-2023 academic year! These peer mentors will be working in the local high schools, through the EIP program, to host FAFSA/VASA workshops and provide one-on-one counseling to families. The goal is to help future students and families read financial aid award letters and understand the cost of education when choosing a university. 

The Student Support and Advocacy Center (SSAC) Financial Well-Being team is partnering with the Early Identification Program (EIP) to hire Financial Well-Being Peer Mentors for the 2022-2023 academic year! These peer mentors will be working in the local high schools, through the EIP program, to host FAFSA/VASA workshops and provide one-on-one counseling to families. The goal is to help future students and families read financial aid award letters and understand the cost of education when choosing a university. 

Graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to apply by October 2nd for this paid part-time hourly position. Further information as well as the application, can be found via Mason360. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the SSAC Financial Well-Being team!

College Student Life Experiences Survey Volunteers Needed

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As part of the College of Education and Human Development’s continuing efforts to support student and faculty research here at George Mason University, we are sharing this opportunity to participate in a research survey. Please read below to find out if you are eligible to participate, and to access the survey.

Are you a currently enrolled part-time or full-time student of at least 18 years of age? If so, you are eligible to participate in a College Student Life Experiences Survey! This research survey for Mason’s Department of Psychology and College of Education and Human Development is expected to take 35-45 minutes to complete. You can access the survey here. 

Questions? Contact Principal Investigators, Jerry L. Mize ([email protected]) or Ellen Rodgers ([email protected]).

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CEHD Student Organization Spotlight: Educators Rising Collegiate

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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 [email protected]. 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.

SACSCOC Travel Grants

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The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is pleased to announce that a limited number of Travel Grants will be awarded to attend the 2022 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA. The application is now available and can be found below, and on the SACSCOC website at https://sacscoc.org/annual-meeting/. Students who are pursuing a graduate degree in higher education or a related field at an institution accredited by SACSCOC may apply. 

The deadline for submitting the application is October 3, 2022. 

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If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

INTO Mason Graduate Research Assistant Position Available

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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: 

  • Explore and research the advantages and challenges of existing graduate transition programs for international students
  • Complete a review of literature on the transition and acclimatization of international students to the U.S. higher education environment
  • Review existing INTO Mason course and curriculum materials and meet with faculty teaching the transition courses
  • Outreach to local area units to discover needs of international students and learning goals for this type of course
  • Solicit, receive and present feedback on the transition course from units, students, professors after completion of fall 2022 semester
  • Hold focus groups in spring 2023 semester to determine next steps in implementation 
  • Discuss and promote the course to local area units for increased enrollment beyond INTO Mason
  • Other duties as assigned

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 [email protected] and Dr. Amy Lewis at [email protected]. For full consideration, apply by September 16, 2022.