Mason Staff Senate

Announcements from Human Resources and Payroll

Nominations Now Open: Outstanding Achievement Awards

The Outstanding Achievement Awards honor Mason’s faculty and staff across 16 award categories and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and contributions to the university. You are invited to nominate a colleague for an award by the deadline of Feb. 25, 2023. (Note that departmental awards may have different deadlines.) 

The Outstanding Achievement Awards ceremony is scheduled for April 25, 2023, from 10–11:30 a.m. in the Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. 

For more information, visit the Outstanding Achievement Awards website or email awards@gmu.edu. 

Deadline Extended: Apply to the Emerging Leaders Supervisor Series

The deadline to apply to the Emerging Leaders Supervisor Series (ELSS) has been extended to close of business on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. ELSS is a 15-month cohort program designed to provide support as you develop and practice new leadership skills with your team while deepening your understanding of Mason policiesThe goals of ELSS are to support participants as they: 

  • Develop a leadership mindset 
  • Create and implement a vision for their own leadership and their team 
  • Lead a high-performing team 
  • Learn tools and strategies to grow their self-awareness, relationships, and communication skills, which will support the objectives above. 

In addition to the curriculum, participants work with assigned workplace coaches to set goals related to their growth as a leader. Each participant will complete a developmental project and will have the opportunity to work with peers across the university to learn more about the institution and to build a network of fellow supervisors. 

Applicants must be Mason faculty or classified staff and must supervise at least one employee who is faculty or classified staff. This cohort will run from February 2023 to May 2024. All sessions will be held in person; fully remote applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

To apply, visit Human Resources and Payroll’s Organizational Development and Learning page. 

Self-Evaluation Learning Labs

Did you know Human Resources and Payroll offers self-evaluation learning labs? Gain the tools and knowledge to strategize your career growth, advocate for your workplace wins, and foster a collaborative and constructive relationship with your supervisor. Sessions are available on Jan. 11 (SciTech Campus) and Feb. 1, 2023 (Fairfax Campus). Register in MasonLEAPS.