FAculty-staff enrichment day Call for Proposals
Human Resources is excited to announce the upcoming Faculty-Staff Enrichment Day (FSED). Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 15! This year’s event will focus on faculty and staff engagement, guided by the Gallup Q12.
Human Resources invites you to submit proposals that reflect your expertise and experience. Each proposal should include the following details:
- Title: A descriptive and engaging title for your workshop.
- Presenter(s): Names, designations, and brief biographical information of the workshop presenter(s).
- Description: A concise summary (150-200 words) that outlines the objectives, key takeaways, and interactive elements of the workshop. This is what will be advertised to attendees.
- Session Objectives: Identify the key takeaways of the session.
- Target Audience: Specify the intended audience and any specific prerequisites or requirements.
- Session Format: Describe the format, activities, engagement strategies, and any special resources or equipment needed. E.g. Keynote, Workshop, Panel, Facilitated Discussion, Open House/Resource Info Session etc.
- Duration: All workshop sessions are 30-60 minutes. 60-minutes sessions should consist of a 45- minute presentation, followed by 15 minutes for Q&A. Keynote presentation proposals should be 45 min.
- Audio-Visual Requirements: Outline any audio-visual or technical requirements for the workshop. Please keep in mind this is an in-person event.
Please complete the 2024 FSED Proposals submission form by Friday, August 16, 2024, at 5 p.m.
The selection committee will review all submissions and notify selected presenters by Friday, September 6.
Faculty and staff Experience survey Data Review and Action Planning Support
Supervisors are encouraged to share team/unit Faculty and Staff Experience survey results with their faculty and staff. Human Resources has facilitators available to support these data review conversations and the action planning process. Sharing results will engage faculty and staff and support a culture of continuous improvement. To request a planning session, please email engagehr@gmu.edu.
Supervisors who lack sufficient direct report or rollup data should still engage their teams in discussions about the Q12 questions and overall employee engagement. Contact engagehr@gmu.edu for a Gallup guide titled “Engagement Planning Options for Managers Without Q12® Results”.
Leadership Opportunity in the Working Fathers Employee Resource Group
Are you a dedicated father who values work-life balance and supports a thriving workplace culture? Would you like to meet other fathers and have an opportunity to network and share parenthood challenges? We are excited to announce a leadership position opening within our Working Fathers Employee Resource Group (ERG).
Our Working Fathers ERG is a community dedicated to supporting fathers in balancing their professional responsibilities with family life. We recognize the unique challenges faced by working fathers and strive to create an inclusive environment where they can thrive personally and professionally. The ERG leader(s) would foster a supportive community by organizing events, meetings and activities that promote networking and mutual support among working fathers.
The Human Resources’ Faculty and Staff Engagement Team provides administrative support to all ERG leaders. If you are interested in learning more about the Working Fathers ERG and/or serving as a leader of the group, please contact EngageHR@gmu.edu.
New employee resource group announcement
Human Resources is excited to announce the launch of Mason Throughout the Nation (MTN), a new Employee Resource Group for hybrid and remote faculty and staff at George Mason University.
MTN aims to bridge geographical distances and create a supportive network that fosters well-being, connection, and a sense of belonging. Monthly meetings will be shaped to meet the needs of ERG members. Sessions will include opportunities to connect and learn through professional development mini-sessions surrounding work-life balance practices, wellbeing, tips and tricks for successful work in a remote and/or hybrid space and much more!
The ERG’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, August 15th from 12pm-1pm, via Zoom. Join the MTN Teams channel and/or email sellis16@gmu.edu to be added to the email listserv. Reach out to sellis16@gmu.edu with questions!
Performance Management Mid-Cycle Check-In
The performance midcycle check-in will launch on October 1, 2024, for a/p faculty and classified staff hired on or before June 30, 2024. This check-in is intended to review and reflect on the performance period of April 1 – September 30, 2024. It is a perfect time for supervisors to recognize their team’s work and, if appropriate, submit the Acknowledgment of Extraordinary Contribution for their classified staff. This midcycle check-in is once again optional this year, with the following exceptions:
- The process is required for employees who have not yet participated in an annual evaluation process or to address any performance concerns
- Individual supervisors/units may determine that the check-in is required for a/p faculty and classified staff
Please see the Midcycle Check-in Guidance website for additional information. Questions about this process and any scheduled performance management trainings may be submitted to leaps@gmu.edu.