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The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.


 

Register for Supervisor Boot Camp

Register for Supervisor Boot Camp Register now for our upcoming Supervisor Boot Camp! This program is designed to provide essential information in a supportive cohort learning environment, with opportunities for participants to reflect, engage with and learn from one another, and network. Participants must supervise at least one direct report. This…

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Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue

Crucial Conversations Workshop: Mastering Dialogue   Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.   Virtual (Zoom) When results fall short or relationships are strained, it’s often because an important conversation never happened-or didn’t go well. Both individual and organizational success are largely determined by how quickly, directly, and effectively we speak up…

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Save the Date: Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day (10/21)

Save the Date: Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day (10/21) Each year, George Mason designates a day for bringing faculty and staff together for professional and personal growth, known as Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day (FSED). FSED offers professional and personal development workshops, lunch, and a chance to network with George Mason colleagues. All Mason…

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Apply for the Leadership Legacy Program

Become a Leader Who Leaves a Legacy Every year, faculty and staff from across the university-people who may never sit in the same meeting or walk the same halls-step into a room together for the first time as strangers. Over nine months, through conversation, challenge, curiosity, and connection, they walk…

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The 3 I’s Effective Leadership: Innovation. Influence. Integrity

The 3 I’s Effective Leadership: Innovation. Influence. Integrity Leadership in higher education demands agility amid evolving student needs, complex systems, constrained resources, and rising expectations for innovation and accountability. At George Mason University, leaders must balance mission-driven impact with collaboration, trust, and results. To equip leaders for this reality, we…

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Upcoming ASPIRE Workshops

Upcoming ASPIRE Workshops from the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community Designed and facilitated by the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community, ASPIRE is a series of workshops that helps faculty and staff across the Mason Nation engage with each other as a community. By centering dialogue, connection, and shared…

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Discover Your Strengths at Work!

Discover Your Strengths at Work! As a way of supporting new employees, the HR Organizational Development and Learning team is excited to offer a new opportunity for recently onboarded employees – Your Strengths at Work: A CliftonStrengths Introduction for New Employees. As part of our commitment to fostering a strengths-based culture across the…

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Transform Your Work Experience with Workplace Coaching

Transform Your Work Experience with Workplace Coaching Mason’s Workplace Coaching Program offers personalized support to help you grow, lead, and thrive in your role. But don’t just take our word for it-here’s what fellow employees have shared about their experiences: “Because of coaching, I feel that Mason gets my best,…

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Empowering Employee Development: A SMART Approach to Success

HR News Empowering Employee Development Through SMART Goals In George Mason University’s quest for personal and professional growth, SMART goals have become a cornerstone of effective development strategies. SMART stands for: Specific: Set clear, precise targets that leave no room for ambiguity. Whether it’s mastering a new skill, completing a…

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