Faculty and Staff Experience Survey Town Hall on September 18
Faculty and Staff Engagement invite you to join President Washington, Gallup Senior Partner Stephanie Marken, and Human Resources on September 18 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the HUB Ballroom (Fairfax Campus).
This is your chance to review the key findings of the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey and collaborate on the next steps to enhance our community at George Mason University.
This important event will also be available via live-stream webinar to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate.
Upcoming Performance Management Session: Setting Performance Goals and Maintaining Momentum
As we are preparing for the Mid-Cycle Check-In, consider joining a Setting Performance Goals and Maintaining Momentum training session.
The session helps participants understand the importance of setting goals for achieving performance and success, and how to track these goals throughout the year. By using SMART goals and objectives in performance planning, and potentially incorporating AI to draft these goals, employees can more effectively direct their work, inform supervisors and colleagues of their progress, document their successes, and create opportunities for growth and professional development.
Fairfax Connection Opportunity: Tuesday Treks Kick-off – A Journey to Well-Being
Revitalize your mind and body this September 17 with the Human Resources Team as we kick off our Fall Tuesday Treks. Join us for a day packed with mindfulness, movement, and meaningful connections.
Engagement in Action Trainings
Join the Faculty and Staff Engagement team for upcoming Engagement in Action workshops.
With the review of the Faculty and Staff Experience Survey data underway, we are pleased to offer sessions focused on the next steps of engaging our George Mason faculty and staff.
Training options include the following:
- Engagement in Action: Strategies for Supervisors
Supervisors are encouraged to join an interactive session focused on faculty and staff engagement. Participants will take part in discussions surrounding Gallup survey engagement data and current best practices and learn new strategies to enhance the faculty and staff experience at George Mason.
- Friday, September 27th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Virtual
- Tuesday, October 1st, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Merten Hall, Room 1204
View upcoming sessions and register in MasonLEAPS.
- Engagement in Action: Non-supervisor Contributions
Non-supervising Mason faculty and staff are encouraged to join an interactive session focused on individual contribution to Mason’s engagement culture. Participants will increase awareness of Gallup survey engagement data, discuss engagement strategies that non-supervisors can implement and promote, and learn about resources available for recognizing and engaging colleagues.
- Friday, September 27th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 1st, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
View upcoming sessions and register in MasonLEAPS.
Contact engagehr@gmu.edu with questions!
Faculty and Staff Student Loan Repayment Information Session
Human Resources and the Student Support and Advocacy Center have partnered together to hold an information session on how to repay student loans. This virtual event is open to all George Mason faculty and staff and will take place on Wednesday, October 9th at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Shannon Osborne, Associate Director for Financial Well-Being, will present the latest information on Student Loan Repayment. This will include an overview of repayment plans, updates on the current status of the SAVE plan, and information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which Mason employees qualify for.
Please register through the Zoom link below so we can provide all attendees with the recording of the presentation and PowerPoint.
Here is the Zoom registration for the event:
https://gmu.zoom.us/j/92971586817?pwd=BEbfz0hYbO5hcFAPhPZeagongdkrFT.1
For any questions please email the Financial Well-Being team at fwb@gmu.edu.
Guidance for Classified Staff and Administrative/Professional Faculty
All A/P faculty and classified staff will receive an automated email from MasonLEAPS inviting them to begin the optional check-in process by completing their self-reflection. For more information including due dates and process, please click here.
Workplace Appreciation
The Faculty and Staff Engagement Team is excited to announce upcoming professional development focused on Workplace Appreciation. Based on the book “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace,” this training aims to help George Mason faculty and staff, including supervisors and non-supervisors, discover strategies for assessment and practical application of genuine workplace appreciation. Participants will have the chance to discuss the five languages of workplace appreciation, reflect on personal preferences for receiving appreciation, and determine impactful means of appreciating George Mason colleagues.
Upcoming sessions include the following:
- Tuesday, October 8th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Merten Hall, Room 1204
- Thursday, November 7th, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Virtual
View upcoming sessions and register in MasonLEAPS.
Additionally, business units can request the Workplace Appreciation workshop to be tailored to their unit goals and delivered at team meetings, retreats, etc.
Reach out to engagehr@gmu.edu with questions or to schedule a customized Workplace Appreciation workshop.
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