Faculty/Staff Newsletter

A College of Public Health team of interprofessional researchers analyzed the last five years of literature to determine how social and structural determinants of health and social injustice impact the risk of obesity. 

Congratulations! Six doctoral students were accepted into the Doctoral Research Scholars program and will receive funding for the '24-25 school year: one from Health Administration and Policy and five from Global and Community Health.

George Mason University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs have been fully approved, again, by Virginia’s Board of Nursing. Reapproval affirms that all of George Mason’s traditional and accelerated BSN pre-licensure programs meet Virginia regulations and requirements for educating nurses prior to their licensure examination.  

Congratulations to Li-Mei Chen, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, Social Work, for her award from the Katherine A. Kendall Institute for International Social Work Education to support her three-year project entitled, ”Fostering Global Innovators in Social Work: A COIL Approach to Social Entrepreneurship.”

Congratulations to Rebecca Sutter, DNP, RN, Professor, Nursing, for her award from the Administration for Children and Families for her project entitled, "Services to Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat (SASIC), Healing and Educating Afghans for Resilience (HEAR VA)." This is a very large, $3 million project over 20 months.  

PCORI: PCORI Funding Announcements (PFA) focusing on patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research, including one new Topical PFA, are set to open on Sept. 4.

Attend one of PCORI’s informational webinars! 

Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research (PLACER)
Friday, Sept. 6, 2024; 11:30 am - 1 pm (ET)

Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024; Noon - 1 pm (ET)

Promoting Healthy Children and Youth Topical PFA
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024; Noon - 1 pm (ET)

Broad Pragmatic Studies
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024; 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (ET)

George Mason’s ORIE offers assistance with your proposal search and proposal writing: 

Copy Editing Service ($15 per hour): Research Development Services is pleased to provide copy editing services for faculty wishing to receive input on the grammar, syntax, layout and overall presentation of their grant applications. This work will be performed by graduate and advanced undergraduate students who are receiving technical editing training at George Mason. The rate is $15 per hour.

All submissions must be provided at least 2 weeks before the George Mason internal submission deadline.

Please note, this editing will not provide commentary on scientific, technical or research merits of the proposal. All applications will be kept confidential. 

Sign up here.  

The first wave of course migrations, covering summer 2022 through spring 2024, is complete. Unless you or your program has chosen to use Canvas, all fall courses will be in Blackboard.

The next migration phase is September.

To opt into Canvas, complete the Canvas Opt In form. The September migration phase will include Blackboard Organizations that meet Canvas Use Guidelines.

There are several types of courses in Canvas. Course types include Semester, Sandboxes, Migrated, Development, and Community, each serving different purposes. Requests for these courses can be submitted here.  

For more information and resources, visit the project website or contact the project team at lms@gmu.edu. 

The upcoming New Adjunct Faculty Success Workshop will be hosted virtually on Saturday, August 17. This workshop helps new adjunct faculty transition into their role at George Mason with professional development support, resources, and some friendly faces on campus. Here is the registration link and more information.  

August 21 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Zoom Meeting (Click to Join)

Cathy Tompkins invites ALL CPH adjunct faculty to meet before the semester starts. 

Please don't miss this event to hear about the status of Canvas, our new LMS system, the new CPH adjunct faculty Connections Program, the continuation of our faculty peer support sessions .....and much more.

Stearns Center Fall Book Club

First Book: Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning

Bowen and Edwards' book was released April 30th, 2024. If you are interested in reading and discussing how these strategies can be implemented in your own classes, complete this interest form.

Meeting time, location, and modality will be based on participant availability. There will be a limited number of books. Complete the interest form to reserve your copy. For more information, contact Laina Lockett.

August 23 | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | EagleBank Arena

You are invited to the Fall 2024 New Student Convocation. This event is an opportunity to formally welcome all new students to George Mason University and introduce them to the many opportunities available in their academic journey.

Following the event, join the new students for free ice cream outside EagleBank Arena. Learn more and RSVP to Convocation.

George Mason New Faculty Orientation
Mon, August 19 | 9:00 am - Tue, August 20 | 5:00 pm

CPH New Faculty Orientation
Wed, August 21 | 8:30 am - 10:30 am

New Student Convocation
Fri, August 23 | 1:30 pm

First Day of Fall Classes
Mon, August 26 | 12:00 am

August 19 | Time TBD | Peterson Hall

Are you still using your headshot from another institution? From more than 5 years ago? Don’t have a high res versions? Just wanting something new? Rene Ayala will be available on August 19 to take new headshots of faculty and staff. Time and location within Peterson Hall to be announced next week.

August 21 | 11:30 am | PHC Multipurpose Room 

Kick off the fall 2024 semester with the State of the College Address from Dean Melissa Perry. Then join your fellow faculty and staff for lunch in the Peterson lobby. 

August 22 | 8:30 am | Beacon Hall Conference Center, Sci-Tech Campus 

The goal of the retreat is to finalize the College's mission and values. The Dean will present some thoughts and ideas about a new vision for the College, which we will have the opportunity to discuss. Your active participation is crucial in our ongoing efforts to foster a positive and engaging environment.

For those who cannot attend in person, an online participation option will be provided. Registration link to come.

Participants may submit questions for the Dean in advance at EngagePH@gmu.edu as well as during the live event.

Agenda

Every Tuesday | 12 pm | Peterson 2800  

CPH yoga is returning on Tuesdays beginning September 17. You are welcome to stay for as much or as little of the class as you are able and we hope to see many of you there! If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Tompkins (ctompkin@gmu.edu).

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