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New Payment Policy for Fall 2005 On-Time Registrations Message from Carol Henderson, HR, Training and Development Manager Freshmen Move-In to Use Sandy Creek Parking Deck Hats Off! Campaign's Final Curtain Call September 24 School Supply Collection Contest Student Wage Jobs? - Advertise Your Positions with Career Services Project to Improve Accuracy of Administrative Data Programs and Services for Non-Native Speakers of English Expands to All Three VA Campuses New Candidate Presentations for Dean, UAE Camppus American Association of University Professors Reception Center for Global Studies Lecture Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Welcome Week at Prince William: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Welcome Week at Arlington: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Banner Student System Training
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From Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28, approximately 4,000 resident Mason students will move in. Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26. New resident students will arrive to campus via Roanoke River Road to Patriot’s Circle and park in the Sandy Creek Parking Deck. The traffic will enter the deck via York River Road. Check-in takes place in Dewberry Hall from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Presidents Park traffic is then routed from the Sandy Creek Parking Deck via Sandy Creek Way to Patriot’s Circle and then up Shenandoah River Lane into Presidents Park at the metered lot entrance. Check-in at Dewberry Hall closes at 3:00 pm and reopens in Eisenhower Hall in Presidents Park from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. There will also be some traffic from Lot F to Chesapeake River Way between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on Thursday and Friday from freshmen assigned to DUCC. Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28. Upper class resident students arrive at their assigned housing areas to check-in between 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Heavy traffic flow areas on both days will include: Parking Lots F, Chesapeake River Way, Rivanna River Lane, George Mason Blvd, Anna River Court (near Patriot’s Village), Liberty Square, Potomac Heights and Patriot Circle near these locations. For more information, contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life or e-mail Chris Neumann at cneumann@gmu.edu. |
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New Payment Policy for Fall 2005 On-Time Registrations Registrations are considered on time prior to the first day of the semester. The payment due date for all on-time registrations and other charges is August 29, the first day of the semester. Payment options and plans are on http://studentaccounts.gmu.edu. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added to all unpaid balances from on-time registrations and other charges after the first day of classes. Late Registrations. Registrations on or after August 29 are late. A late registration fee of $250 will be charged for all initial registrations occurring on or after the first day of the semester. Late registration fees are nonrefundable. The payment due date for all late registrations and other charges from August 29 through September 13 is five business days after registration. Payment options and plans are on http://studentaccounts.gmu.edu. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added after the 5th business day. All late registrations after September 13 require pre-payment of the $250 late registration fee, plus all tuition, fees and any prior balance. The Semester Payment Plan option is available until October 1. Registrations will not be canceled for nonpayment. Classes will not be canceled for nonpayment. The last day to drop fall semester classes with no tuition penalty is September 13. Students must drop by the payment due date all classes they do not plan to complete to avoid the late payment fee on those classes. Late registration fees are nonrefundable. Late Payments. A late payment fee of 10% or $250 (whichever is less) will be added to unpaid charges after the 5th business day. If the registration is late, the late payment fee is charged in addition to the late registration fee. The late payment fee applies to all charges added and not paid or dropped within five business days. Questions? Call Student Accounts at 993-2484. |
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The Occupational Health and Safety Newsletter posted the following safety tip. Computer use is involved in just about every type of job these days, and the number one complaint of computer users is eyestrain, or Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). The symptoms of CVS include: eye strain, blurred vision, headache, dry or irritated eyes, neck or back aches, double vision or color distortion. While using a computer may be inevitable, eye and vision problems are not. The three areas of concern to be reviewed are: the computer environment; the work habits; and the visual condition of the employee. To help resolve this issue, we suggest following the "3-B" approach: Blink, Breathe and Break. Taking breaks can best be accomplished following the "20/20/20" rule: Every 20 minutes, Take 20 seconds and Look 20 feet away. |
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Message from Carol Henderson, HR, Training and Development Manager In a few short days I will be retiring from George Mason University, but I could not leave without acknowledging everyone who has helped make our training program a success. Thank you to everyone who supported the training culture, who helped with room arrangements, provided technical and equipment support and teleconferencing. Thanks also to those who facilitated sessions, who helped to get the word out, who served on the Staff Enrichment Day committee and who made suggestions for new workshops. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed knowing all of you who attended workshops and especially the SUPERvisor Series. I have met so many wonderful and interesting people; I will miss you all and hope that you will continue to Make a Difference at Mason. |
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Be advised that on Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26 the Sandy Creek Deck levels 1,3,4,5 will be used for freshmen move in. The second level of the deck will be reserved for people with deck space. Any questions, contact Ann Moran 993-8868, Office of University Services. |
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Hats Off! Campaign's Final Curtain Call September 24 With the close of The Campaign for George Mason University on June 30, it is time to celebrate what has been achieved and take a glimpse at the years ahead. Click here to learn more about a special evening of festivity on September 24. |
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School Supply Collection Contest CVPA is wrapping up its fall 2005 School Supply Collection Program. Once again the school supplies collected will be distributed to needy elementary school children in Fairfax County public schools and the campus group that collects the most supplies will receive a gift basket full of snacks. The contest deadline is September 1, but school supplies are accepted year round. For more information, contact Lori Petterson at CVPA's finance office, 993-8887; lpetters@gmu.edu. |
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Student Wage Jobs? - Advertise Your Positions with Career Services Students are back...... and very anxious to work on campus. Provide - position description, contact person, salary and how you want resumes/applications submitted. Send them to careerhp@gmu.edu or fax to 993-2361. Career Services will advertise your positions until filled. Career Services maintains the PatriotJobWeb, where students go to look for all kinds of jobs, and we are working to include all on-campus wage opportunities as well. Questions? call Jane Scott-Jones at 993-2370. |
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Project to Improve Accuracy of Administrative Data If you question whether some data that comes from a central administrative database is accurate and you would like the Administrative Systems Leadership Team to investigate the situation, email the particulars to data-accuracy@gmu.edu. Data inaccuracies can occur at the data entry point or later when processes are run that have not been fully tested. Testing is sample driven and errors that occur with very low frequency can be missed by the testing process. Invalid data can result when people lack an understanding of the logic behind data fields and processes. The Phase II Administrative Systems Leadership Team has been charged with recommending changes in policies and procedures to ensure that the university’s commitment to providing accurate and valid data is realized. Among its actions will be to first make sure that there are common definitions for reporting data elements and common data entry standards and that everyone who needs to know about these does know. Any new definitions or standards that are developed will be shared for comment with the appropriate stakeholders. Post entry audit reports will be developed, where these do not already exist, in order to facilitate identifying and correcting discrepancies. Managers will be held accountable to review these audit reports and to hold people accountable when the error rate is unacceptable. Managers are responsible to ensure that their data entry people are properly trained and have the skills needed to maintain data entry integrity. The Team will also make recommendations to the Executive Council concerning organizational restructuring and resource reallocation when it appears that data entry integrity can not be achieved under the current organizational structure. The university community will be kept informed of the resolution of data accuracy/validity issues via a web page to be developed during the Fall semester. |
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Pre-Tax Parking Plan Document. Mason's Pre-Tax Parking Fee plan document is available at http://hr.gmu.edu/payroll/parking.pdf. Check it out. Don't forget to get reimbursed. If you participated in a Flexible Benefits Medical and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account in the plan year that ended on June 30, 2005, don't forget to file for reimbursement of eligible expenses. September 30 is the deadline to submit claims incurred from July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. Reimbursement forms are available at: https://www.fbmc-benefits.com/customer/forms/generic/GenFsaClaim.pdf. For more information on reimbursement accounts, visit http://hr.gmu.edu/benefits/flexbenefits.html. |
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Programs and Services for Non-Native Speakers of English Expands to All Three VA Campuses This Fall, English language improvement programs for non-native speakers of English will be offered on the Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William campuses. These programs, presented by the English Language Institute, include courses, workshops, and tutoring. On the Fairfax and Arlington campuses, Writing for International Graduate Students, a non-credit course to help students develop fluency, clarity and correctness in their writing, will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 pm, September 7 to November 30. Tuition is $300 for fully-admitted graduate students and Mason visiting scholars and $540 for extended studies students and all others. On the Prince William campus, English Communication Skills for Academic Success, a non-credit course to improve students' speaking and writing, will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:15 pm, September 7 to November 30. Tuition is $300. This course is open to international and immigrant members of Mason's Prince William community, including students, staff and faculty. To register for one of these courses or for information about the free workshops and other services planned for all three campuses, contact Melissa Allen at malle2@gmu.edu or 993-3642. |
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New Candidate Presentations for Dean, UAE Camppus The Office of the Provost cordially invites you to attend presentations by candidates for the position of Dean, UAE campus. They will share their visions for the UAE campus as well as their sense of the pitfalls, promises and priorities of the new position, with a question-and-answer-session to follow. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. Resumes of candidates chosen as finalists are available for review at the circulation desks of the Johnson Center, Arlington, and Prince William Libraries. Tuesday, August 23, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Mason Hall D3 A&B. Dr. H. Martin Shane, Dean, School of Business, Norfolk State University. Thursday, August 25, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Mason Hall D23 (Board Room) Dr. Gordon Brent Ingram, Senior Environmental Planner and Visiting Associate Professor, American University of Sharjah (2003-2004). Wednesday, August 31, 10:00 - 11:30 am, Mason Hall D3 A&B Dr. Omar Mohammed, Acting Dean/Director, Student Academic Affairs, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates (1999-2004). |
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American Association of University Professors Reception The George Mason University chapter of the American Association of University Professors is holding a reception for new and returning faculty. The reception will be held on August 24 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Paul Robeson Room, Johnson Center, Room 240A. Enjoy refreshments while meeting new colleagues and old friends. Learn about our chapter's plans for the academic year. Join our chapter and participate in reshaping the University. See: http://www.aaup.gmu.edu/AAUP82405D.pdf for more information. |
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The Academic Advising Center and the Office of the Provost would like to invite undergraduate faculty and advisors to attend an advising roundtable breakfast on Friday, September 23, in the Mason Hall Board Room, from 8:30 - 10:30 am. Information regarding topics and speakers will be available in early September. Reservations are required. Call or e-mail Lynn Siegel at 993-2477 or lsiegel@gmu.edu to reserve a place. |
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A new 12-week session of WeightWatchers at Work will begin at Mason on Friday, September 9. Enjoy greater success at losing weight with the support of other members. Attend weekly group support meetings to learn healthy habits that will help you lose weight. Share tips, stories, recipes and more. Friday, September 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, in the Johnson Center, Room G. Cost is $150 for the session, payable on September 9. Register by showing up at the first class and paying your fee. |
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Center for Global Studies Lecture The Center for Global Studies invites you to a lecture on Globalization and Development: Reflections from India by Dr. Ajitava Raychaudhuri, Chair, Department of Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India on Wednesday, September 7 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm in the Johnson Center, Room G. For more information, contact Marcy Glover at 993-8722 or mglover2@gmu.edu. |
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Thursday, August 25. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - barbecue (use Meal Plan); 9:00 pm - outdoor movie: Billy Madison. Both events in President’s Park. Friday, August 26. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm- picnic in President’s Park (use Meal Plan); 9:00 pm - midnight - Mason Pond Parking Deck party; 10:00 pm - Johnson Center cinema movie, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Saturday, August 27. 8:00 pm - midnight - Get Your Game On, SUB I Game Room. Enjoy free pool, foosball, air hockey and table tennis. 10:00 pm - Johnson Center cinema movie - Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Sunday, August 28. 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - dinner in President’s Park (use Meal Plan). New Student Days are sponsored by University Life, Program Board, Student Activities, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Dining Services and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. For more information, contact Nikki Elston, nelston@gmu.edu, or Lisa McCalla lmccalla@gmu.edu. |
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Welcome to Fabulous George Mason August 29 - September 2, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm - Welcome Week Tent; 7:00 am-10:00 am - Grab and Go Breakfast (Friday, September 2, 9:00 am -10:00am). Monday, August 29 - Be Fabulously Informed. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Free Treats & caricature artist. Tuesday, August 30 - Be Fabulously School’d. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - academic showcase, free treats, photo button making and caricature artist; 9:00 pm - outdoor movie in President's Park, Shrek. Wednesday, August 31st: Be Fabulously Spirited. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - meet your Mason athletes; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - free treats, carnival games, raffle, pictures with Gunston (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm); 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Get Your Game On, SUB 1 Game Room. Thursday, September 1: Be Fabulously Involved. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - student organization showcase; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - dunk tank, freebies, Henna Tattoos and More; 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm - Johnson Center Cinema movie, Oceans 11; 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm - Get Your Game On, SUB 1, Game Room. Friday, September 2: Be Fabulously Engaged. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - free Information about recreation, service opportunities, on/off campus jobs, and transportation; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - Chapel O’ Love, pictures with Gunston, Independence Air table; 6:00 pm, 9:00pm and 12:00 am - Johnson Center Cinema movie, Sin City; 9:00 pm - 2:00 am in the Johnson Center - Every Freakin Friday featuring: Black Light Casino, live band karaoke, pizza, inflatable, Vegas buffet, ice sculpture and more. Saturday, September 3: Be Fabulously Entertained. 8:00 pm - comedian TBA, Center for the Arts. Tickets available at the Welcome Week Tent or Student Activities Office. Welcome Week is sponsored by University Life, Program Board, Student Activities, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Dining Services and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. For more information, contact Nikki Elston (nelston@gmu.edu) or Lisa McCalla (lmccalla@gmu.edu). |
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Welcome Week at Prince William: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Monday, August 29: Be Fabulously Informed. Welcome Week Tent: Mason info, PW Campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - free balloon hats, sno cones, craft corner, pictures with Gunston; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - free caricature artist, freebies, and craft corner. Tuesday, August 30: Be Fabulously School’d. Welcome Week Tent - Mason info, PW campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - ccademic department showcase, free Henna Tattoos (10:00 am - 1:00 pm) and popcorn and craft corner; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - academic department showcase, free popcorn and craft corner. Wednesday, August 31: Be Fabulously Spirited. Welcome Week Tent - Mason info, PW campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - (wear Mason gear and win a prize), free bench signing, funnel cakes, electronic astrologer (10:00 am - 1:00 pm), craft corner and Costco welcome table; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - free bench signing and craft corner . Thursday, September 1: Be Fabulously Involved. Welcome Week Tent - Mason info, PW campus info, free giveaways, planners, Mason catalogs; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - PWC University Life showcase, Freedom Center showcase, free caricature artist; popcorn and craft corner; 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - free popcorn and craft corner . Welcome Week is sponsored by University Life, Program Board, Student Activities, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Dining Services and the Office of Housing and Residence Life. For more information, contact Juliet Blank-Godlove (jblank@gmu.edu). |
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Welcome Week at Arlington: Welcome to Fabulous George Mason Monday, August 29 - Tuesday August 30: Be Fabulously Informed & School’d. 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Welcome Week Table - Mason information and freebies. Wednesday, August 31: Be Fabulously Spirited. 3:30 pm - Mason Information Fair and freebies; 3:30 pm - barbecue in the parking lot. Thursday, September 1: Be Fabulously Involved. 3:30 pm - Arlington at your Fingertips, barbecue in the parking lot; 6:00 pm networking reception with Sam Fisher and the Band . Welcome Week is sponsored by University Life, Program Board, Student Activities, Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Dining Services & the Office of Housing and Residence Life. For more information, contact Charvis V Campbell (ccampbe7@gmu.edu). |
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eVA, Virginia's electronic purchasing system, has been implemented at George Mason University. Individuals who purchase goods and services for their departments using the American Express Purchase card or the Limited Purchase Order (LPO) form are encouraged to attend an eVA training session. A state-issued eVA user name and password are required to purchase goods and services through eVA. The eVA request form available on the Fiscal Services web site may be used to request an eVA user name and password. eVA training sessions are scheduled for August 25 and September 16 from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon in Innovation Hall. Those interested may register at: http://ittraining.gmu.edu/ |
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All sessions are held on the Fairfax campus unless otherwise noted. For complete workshop offerings and descriptions, or to register, go to http://ittraining.gmu.edu. Viewing Imaged Documents. Wednesday, August 24 from 10:00 am to 10:30 am, or Thursday, September 1 from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Self-Service (Patriot Web) for Faculty. Wednesday, August 24 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Self-Service (Patriot Web) for Advisors. Wednesday, August 24 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Banner/INB Navigation. Thursday, August 25 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Student Records for Academic Support Staff. Friday, August 26 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. |
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Navigating the College Selection, Admission and Financial Support Process. Presented by Andrew Flagel, Dean of Admissions. September 2, 12 to 1:30 pm, Johnson Center, Room C. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Fiscal Basics. An overview presented by Fiscal Services. September 21, 9:00 to 11:00 am, Innovation Hall, room 215G. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Pre-Retirement Seminar for Participants in the Optional Retirement Program. September 28, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, Johnson Center, Cinema. Register online on the HR website or call 993-2621. Administrative Faculty Performance Evaluations. Administrative faculty evaluations are due at the beginning of October. A session focused on administrative faculty evaluations will be conducted at Innovation Hall, Room 334 and teleconferenced to Prince William, Occoquan Building, Room 221 and Arlington, Original Building, Room 335, on September 19, from 10 to 12. Classified Performance Evaluations. Classified evaluations are due by mid-October. A session focused on classified evaluations will be conducted on the Fairfax campus in the Johnson Center, Gold Room (lower level) on October 4 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Additional sessions will also be scheduled. |
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