Mason Staff Senate

Resources

George Mason has a plethora of opportunities for staff to improve their work, work-life, and life. If you’ve ever asked yourself “How can I . . . ?”, here are your answers:

Be prepared in case of an emergency…

Mason Police
Mason Alert
Risk, Safety, & Resilience

Improve my professional skills . . .

Human Resources Training and Professional Development
George Mason Workshops
LinkedIn Learning (LiL) at George Mason
Continuing and Professional Education
GMU Toastmasters (public speaking)
Classified Staff and Wage Employees Policies and Handbooks
Employment Opportunities

Enroll in a class . . .

Admissions
Tuition Exemption Information
Faculty & Staff Book Scholarship
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Find something to do at lunch . . .

Recreation Centers
Mason Trails (Fairfax campus)
Mason Walk In’ Trails (indoor routes, Fairfax campus) (PDF)
Employee Resource Groups
Connecting staff while fostering a diverse, inclusive environment. Many meet (some virtually) at lunchtime.

Expand my horizons . . .

Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
Mason Vision Series
Department of Physics and Astronomy Observatory
The EDGE (SciTech campus)
University Libraries
George Mason University: A History
The Enslaved People of George Mason Project

Improve my health . . .

WeightWatchers at George Mason
Recreation Centers
Mason Walk In’ Trails
Emotional and Mental Health Support on Campus

Live nearby . . .

Masonvale
Relocation Resources

Dine on campus . . .

Mason Dining
Meal Plans for Staff

Find a group with shared interests on campus . . .

Office of Sustainability
Center for the Advancement of Well-Being
Working Moms Support Group
HR Support Resources for Parents
Campus Ministry Association
Catholic Campus Ministry
George Mason Hillel
Office of Access, Compliance, and Community

Get involved with student activities . . . .

Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
Patriot Pantry Patriot Packout Student Involvement

Resolve a problem . . .

Facilities
Environmental Health and Safety
Employee Relations
IT Support

Improve my workspace . . .

EHS Ergonomics Program
Surplus Equipment
Accessibility @ Mason

Figure out my transportation and parking options . . .

Campus Maps
Parking and Transportation
Shuttle Service
Construction Updates
Biking to and on Campus
Commuter Choice

Get news on campus events . . .

Today@Mason Calendar
Around Mason (faculty/staff announcements)
Mason News

Learn more about being a state employee . . .

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM)
State Government Relations
Virginia Governmental Employees Association
Commonwealth of Virginia

Take some time off . . .

Leave Options
Holiday Schedule

Save some money . . .

HR Discounts
Apple Educators Discount
Bookstore
State Employee Discounts
shopMason Promotions

See a game, concert, performance or art exhibit . . .

Center for the Arts
Hylton Performing Arts Center
EagleBank Arena
School of Dance Performances
School of Music Performances
School of Theater Performances
Fine Arts Gallery

Do some errands on campus . . .

UPS Store
Mail Services
Apple Federal Credit Union (branch located in Johnson Center)
Print Services
School of Art Print Studio

Plan for retirement . . .

Benefits and Retirement
Financial Benefit Resources
Retirement Planning
Life/Work Support Resources

Know about childcare options and programs for children . . .

Summer Camps and Youth Programs
Child Development Center
Youth Programs at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center
Mason Community Arts Academy
Children and Minors in the Workplace Policy

Know about childcare options and programs for children . . .

Summer Camps and Youth Programs
Child Development Center
Youth Programs at the Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center
Mason Community Arts Academy
Children and Minors in the Workplace Policy

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