CPH Faculty & Staff News
CPH Faculty & Staff News

Contents of this Newsletter
College News
Immerse yourself in the possibilities
The College of Public Health + Fuse at Mason Square accelerate the potential for Virtual Reality-enhanced learning opportunities. Read more.
Faculty Spotlight: Allison Miner 
Meet Allison Miner. Miner is thrilled to join the Nutrition and Food Studies department as an instructional assistant professor. She started as a fashion design major in college, but chnaged directions after taking a nutrition course for her science requirement. Learn more here.
Recording of 'The Future of AI'
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Missy Cummings' presentation on September 26: "The Future of AI." The presentation included some thought-provoking examples of Cummings' work on the strengths and challenges that AI brings now and in the years to come. The recording is now available on the Faculty Resources page under scholarship, spotlights, and awards. 
Faculty News
Shared Governance proposed framework available on website
The CPH Proposed Framework & Guiding Principles for Shared Governance is now on our website under Faculty Resources/College Administration. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to get this done! View it here.
Nominate a faculty for Stearns Center Teaching Excellence Award
It is the beginning of faculty awards season! You can now nominate yourself or your colleagues for a Stearns Center Teaching Excellence award by October 10. If you would like to nominate someone for a Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence, contact your chair or director by December 6. If you have any questions or if you need assistance with a nomination, contact Cathy Tompkins at ctompkin@gmu.edu.

Research News
From the associate dean of research
Congratulations to our CPH faculty for their new projects this month! Rebecca Sutter received additional funding to extend two separate projects, “Empowered Community Partnership Center,” which focuses on individuals affected by the opioid epidemic, and “Action in Community through Service (ACTS),” which focuses on provision of behavioral health services to ACTS clients through placement and supervision of social work interns. Martha Kubik received a grant from the National Foundation to End Senior Hunger for the “AgeWell Kentucky” Pilot Study. Moreover, we have submitted 10 exciting new proposals this September and another 21 are in the queue.  
Congratulations to our CPH faculty for their new publications! CPH faculty had 45 publications in August and September. View the full publications list here.
Event Reminers & Deadlines
Fall General Faculty Meetings
October 12 | 1:30-3 pm
As a part of the Oct. 12 faculty meeting, Eli Schlam, Mason's associate university council, will present on "How to Protect the University and Yourself." His presentation will cover some important topics that help mitigate legal and litigation risk for the University and its employees. The Faculty Council will send a calendar invite and a Zoom link for this meeting. 
2023-24 Dean's Speaker Series
See below for details.
RSVP Today
CPH Steps Challenge
In unit competition, OSA, coming up on the outside, has taken the lead in steps per eligible walker. But no one has out-walked Allan Weiss, who is most-steps individual winner for the third week! Report your steps no later than 12 pm on Monday. Bookmark this link to report your steps.
Academic Town Hall with Dr. Washington
November 6 | 1 - 3 pm
Dewberry Hall
Dr. Washington will host a town hall which will be available for all academic units. In-person attendance is encouraged.
Reminders
StressPal Frontline: Essential Resilience Self-Care and Burnout Prevention 
Registration is now open for StressPal Frontline, an easy-to-use training and engagement platform that aims to fundamentally change the way that individuals and organizations address burnout and build resilience. Through an easily consumable, structured, evidence-based training program, with a dedicated interactive community and emphasis on user anonymity, StressPal provides learners with the tools and ongoing support to achieve sustainable resilience against life stressors. 
In just minutes a day, StressPal users build foundational skills and shape their resilience muscle by engaging with the platform content, peers, and mentors—anonymously. As user progress through the self-directed training, they cultivate their capacities for psychological flexibility and resilience – even in the heat of the moment – promoting more effective teamwork, collaboration, decision-making, and well-being. Apply here.
The training is offered for free by the HRSA-funded Health and Public Safety Workforce Resiliency Training Program. Reach out to Leslie Wilcox at Lwilcox2@gmu.edu with questions. 
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