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��ӽ紫ý professor says that support systems and counseling are crucial after mass violence

Melanie Balog — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:38:58 +0000

��ӽ紫ý professor says that support systems and counseling are crucial after mass violence Melanie Balog Wed, 06/01/2022 - 14:38

��ӽ紫ý’s Stephanie F. Dailey, an assistant professor of counseling in the College of Education and Human Development, recently discussed the importance of access to natural support systems and counseling after an incident of mass violence, such as a school shooting.

After a traumatic event such as the one that occurred in Uvalde, Texas, what can be done to help the victims’ families and the survivors?

First off, it’s important that survivors and victims’ families know that any reaction they are having, whether it be fear, grief, or feeling numb, is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Access to mental health services and connections with their natural support systems, such as a faith community or loved ones, is vital. Many survivors and family members will need long term support, not just in the next few weeks, but for many years to come. Recognition that even short-term impairments can have a profound effect on individuals and advocating for long-term mental health service availability for victims’ families and survivors will go a long way in supporting the Uvalde community.

What would you expect victims’ families and survivors to be experiencing in those first few weeks, and what do they need from others?

People are undoubtedly resilient, but traumatic stress symptoms are common immediate reactions for those directly impacted. Everyone’s experience is unique and different, so it is important to understand that acute reactions can impact a wide range of physical, behavioral, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual domains. It is also important to understand that healing takes time – a long time. At the beginning, survivors and victims’ families tend to have a wide-reaching support system, but this tends to fade after a few weeks. Unfortunately, this is when people often need the most help. When national attention has waned, it’s important that people continue their support as the months and years pass. Traumatic grief does not have a timeline.

What are the effects on our society when we are witness to mass violence, such as a school shooting?

In general, one of the most salient effects on our society following an act of a mass violence is the on-going fear among parents, teachers, community leaders, and others regarding school safety. The idea that school may not be a safe place may lead to a heightened sense of anxiety regarding fundamental levels of community safety. Notwithstanding the initial sense of connectedness often felt among community members following a tragedy, there also lies an undertone of feeling unsafe regarding one’s surroundings. This can occur whether a person lives one mile from the event or across the county.

What are the long-lasting effects for trauma victims’ families and survivors?

Grief reactions vary in intensity and length and can be triggered by a wide variety of stimuli, from anniversaries to a particular sound or smell. Some may experience survivors’ guilt, which includes a sense of shame because they or their family member survived while others did not. Sometimes people struggle with navigating this guilt, grappling with questions like, how can I be happy and at the same time devastated? How can I continue to live my life when other people have died? Grief counseling, individual therapy, family counseling, and faith-based counseling can help with survivors’ guilt and the grieving process.

While it is not uncommon for those directly impacted to experience chronic mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder, early interventions, such as counseling, can help prevent adverse psychological outcomes.

Stephanie F. Dailey can be reached at sdailey@gmu.edu

For more information, contact Anna Stolley Persky at apersky@gmu.edu

About ��ӽ紫ý

��ӽ紫ý is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls 39,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity and commitment to accessibility. In 2022, Mason celebrates 50 years as an independent institution. Learn more at gmu.edu

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Ingrid Guerra-López named dean of College of Education and Human Development

Melanie Balog — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:43:18 +0000

Ingrid Guerra-López named dean of College of Education and Human Development Melanie Balog Wed, 04/20/2022 - 09:43

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Ingrid Guerra-López, PhD has been named the next dean of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at ��ӽ紫ý. She will assume this role on July 1, 2022.

Guerra-López comes to Mason from Wayne State University where she serves as the Interim Dean of the College of Education and Professor in the Learning Design and Technology Program in the Academic Division of Administrative and Organizational Studies. She also served as the Interim Dean of the Graduate School, Special Advisor on Digital Learning Strategy and Innovation, Director of the Institute for Learning and Performance Improvement and as an Academic Program Coordinator.

“I am humbled to be joining ��ӽ紫ý as the new Dean of the College of Education and Human Development,” Guerra-López said. “Mason’s mission to make this a just, free, and prosperous world resonates profoundly with my values, and I look forward to collaborating with remarkable colleagues who share in this commitment. “

She has built strong, sustained partnerships in the Detroit metropolitan region by working closely with many external stakeholders in education and industry. She has established successful programs in support of lifelong learners with an emphasis on serving the needs of non-traditional and underserved learners.

The College of Education at Wayne State, similar to Mason’s College of Education and Human Development, houses a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of education, as well as academic programs in athletic training, kinesiology, sport administration and sport management, among other academic programs.

As an internationally recognized expert in human performance systems, she has a particular focus on needs assessment and planning, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic alignment of training and performance innovations, such as competency-based talent development and credentialing.

“Dr. Guerra-López is a respected leader, accomplished scholar and experienced university administrator,” Provost and Executive Vice President Mark R. Ginsberg said. “She is well-known for her communication skills and is highly regarded as both a committed collaborator and consensus builder within and external to the university.”

Prior to joining the faculty and leadership at Wayne State, Guerra-López was an Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Human Performance Technology at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Florida State University. She also completed post-graduate executive education programs at both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She has been the author or co-author of eight books and many other book chapters and peer-reviewed published manuscripts.

“I am eager to get to know our community and learn more about the challenges and opportunities, as well as their hopes for the future,” Guerra-López said. “I feel energized by what lies ahead and l am ready to get started.”

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Mason leads Virginia in innovation and diversity as engineering numbers climb in latest U.S. News rankings

Mariam Aburdeineh — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:33:10 +0000

Mason leads Virginia in innovation and diversity as engineering numbers climb in latest U.S. News rankings Mariam Aburdeineh Mon, 09/13/2021 - 16:33

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First day of classes at ��ӽ紫ý, 2021. Photo by: Shelby Burgess/Strategic Communications/��ӽ紫ý

��ӽ紫ý is the most diverse and most innovative institution in Virginia according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report for its 2022 Best Colleges List, reflecting the university’s mission of providing access to excellence. Six programs made the top 100, including engineering, which rose 16 spots in the past year.

Mason also rose in its social mobility rankings (graduating Pell Grant students), to No. 127 (up from 144). Over the past five years, Mason grew its number of Pell Grant-receiving students by the fifth largest total in the country.

“Universities have a responsibility to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills they need to make a difference in their communities,” said Mason President Gregory Washington. “These rankings highlight that Mason has taken that a step beyond, providing access to excellence for students of all walks of life, and positively impacting not only the region, but the nation through our innovative research and leadership.”

In addition to being best in Virginia, Mason ranked No. 9 among public institutions for innovation and No. 18 nationally, up from No. 35 in 2020, when the institution tied with Virginia Tech.

“Mason’s rapid increase in research over the last five to seven years has been significant, especially as one of the youngest R1 research institutions,” said Paula Sorrell, associate vice president of Mason’s Office of Research. “The research that the faculty is doing is leading to technologies that are very market-related, and Mason has always done a good job in working with its partners to better understand their needs, both from an academic and research perspective.”

Sorrell added that the rating also speaks to the work of Mason’s Small Business Development Center, the recently launched Institute for Digital InnovAtion (IDIA), its growing entrepreneurial programs, and community partnerships across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The university, which ranked No. 148 overall (No. 67 among publics), also maintained its top ranking in Virginia for ethnic diversity (No. 21 overall; No. 12 among publics).

“This ranking is a reflection of Mason’s commitment to build a community where all feel welcome and supported, and provides affirmation of the quality of our programs, as well as the achievements of our students, faculty, and staff,” said Sharnnia Artis, vice president at the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the university’s chief diversity officer. “We are very pleased U.S. News has recognized our university’s approach to inclusive excellence.”

For cybersecurity, Mason ranked No. 28 (15 among publics). For undergraduate engineering at schools that offer a doctoral degree program, Mason is ranked No. 86 (up from 102).

“Our programs, enrollment, and research are all growing along with our impact on the nation and the commonwealth,” said Kenneth Ball, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing. “While we have long been known for our cybersecurity expertise, our other programs are now being recognized for their outstanding quality, resulting in higher rankings.”

In partnership with the commonwealth’s Tech Talent initiative and to support Amazon’s HQ2 and other regional employers, the university has been expanding its programs in computer science and related fields.

“We’re on a fabulous trajectory, and I am very excited about our future,” Ball said, adding that Mason is the largest producer of tech talent in Virginia.

The university was also named a top 100 best school for veterans (No. 86, up from No. 100) and is listed as an “A+ School for B Students.”

In 2020, Mason began offering undergraduate teaching degrees for the first time. The program has already claimed a spot in U.S. News’ top 100. The program is No. 20 among public institutions, tied with University of Virginia.

“This ranking reflects the impact of Mason’s education programs resulting from our exceptional faculty, comprehensive curriculum, and school-based field experiences,” said Robert Baker, interim dean of the College of Education and Human Development. “Through cutting-edge research, outstanding instruction, and top-notch partner school systems, our diverse student population is readied to assume leadership roles in the evolving educational environment.”

U.S. News added a new category this year for undergraduate nursing, for which Mason also made the top 100.

“The latest rankings for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing reflect Mason’s commitment to providing students with interprofessional learning experiences in culturally diverse and underserved populations,” said Germaine Louis, dean of the College of Health and Human Services. “Upon graduation, Mason nurses are prepared to become health care leaders in many roles including clinicians, educators, researchers, and administrators and across employment sectors.”

Mason also ranked in these U.S. News categories, released Monday, Sept. 13.

Overall ranking

Nationally: 148

Publics: 67

Most Innovative Schools

Nationally: 18 (Best in Virginia; up from 35)

Publics: 9 (up from 13 in 2020)

Ethnic Diversity

Nationally: 21 (Best in Virginia)

Publics: 12

A+ School for B Students

(Selection, no rankings)

Undergraduate Business

Nationally: 84

Publics: 52

Undergraduate Nursing (new category for 2022)

Nationally: 96

Publics: 71

Undergraduate Computer Science

Nationally: 82

Publics 45

Cybersecurity

Nationally: 28

Publics: 15

Best School for Veterans

Nationally: 86 (up from 100)

Publics: 62

Best Value Schools

Nationally: No. 137

Publics: No. 45

Undergraduate Engineering (for schools with a doctoral program)

Nationally: 86 (up from 102)

Publics: 51

Top Performers on Social Mobility (graduating Pell Grant students)

Nationally: 127 (Up from 144)

Publics: 66

Undergraduate Teaching

Nationally: 71

Publics: 20

Editor’s note: This story may be updated as more information is released.

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Mason PhD students intern with CAST, a leading educational design nonprofit

Melanie Balog — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:57:14 +0000

Mason PhD students intern with CAST, a leading educational design nonprofit Melanie Balog Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:57

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For the first time, ��ӽ紫ý doctoral students are spending the summer helping CAST, an organization focused on educational design, with their research projects. The students, all working on PhDs in special education, are grant-funded scholars with Mason’s College of Education and Human Development’s Project ASPIRE.

Roba Hrisseh, Reagan Murnan and Reagan Mergen, three of the six Project ASPIRE (Advancing Special education Pedagogy, Innovation, and Research toward Effective interventions) scholars, have been working remotely this summer on projects involving CAST’s research. CAST is nationally recognized for pioneering universal design for learning, a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people, based on scientific insights into how humans learn.

“CAST is nationally known for its work to make learning inclusive and that is a passion of mine,” said Mergen. “I jumped on the chance to work with this incredible organization.”

During her internship, Mergen has been working with a team that is developing support materials for elementary school instructional coaches.

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“The internship with CAST is an essential component of my doctoral program because it provides me with relevant experience in research outside the walls of academia and in a real-world context,” said Hrisseh.

Mason’s Project ASPIRE prepares scholars for higher education faculty positions to advance special education pedagogy, innovation and research toward effective interventions. There are six full-time Project ASPIRE scholars who receive full tuition, fellowships, conference travel and research funding.

Peggy King-Sears, co-principal investigator for Project ASPIRE, said that the partnership with CAST provides the scholars with the chance to get more hands-on experience with extensive research projects.

“Scholars interning with CAST have unique opportunities to work with nationally known researchers and leaders in the field of universal design for learning,” said King-Sears.

Anya Evmenova, co-principal investigator, said that the technology CAST uses is the best in the field, “designed to promote motivation and learning for students with diverse learning needs.”

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CAST staff said they are excited to have the Project ASPIRE scholars working with their research teams.

“Each scholar has become an active, participating and important member of their project teams,” said Tracey E. Hall, senior research scientist and instructional designer at CAST who is supervising the scholars. “We greatly appreciate and enjoy having this opportunity to work with the scholars and look forward to future scholars joining the CAST team in the future.”

Murnan said her internship with CAST, which ends in late August, has been eye-opening. Murnan has been helping a team review the effectiveness of Writer’s Workbench, a software tool aimed at assisting teachers with their writing instructional practices.

“It’s a great opportunity to see what happens behind the scenes with important research,” said Murnan.

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Anne Holton Named 2021 Outstanding Woman Leader in Virginia Higher Education

Melanie Balog — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:14:12 +0000

Anne Holton Named 2021 Outstanding Woman Leader in Virginia Higher Education Melanie Balog Tue, 06/01/2021 - 14:14

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On Wednesday, May 26, the Virginia Network for Women in Higher Education named Anne Holton as the 2021 Outstanding Woman Leader in Virginia Higher Education.

Holton served as the interim president of ��ӽ紫ý, the largest, most diverse and fastest-growing university in Virginia, from August 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. She was the first female president in Mason history. Since May 2017, Holton has also served as a visiting professor in Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government and its College of Education and Human Development. She is a senior fellow at EdPolicy Forward.

The Roanoke, Virginia, native was selected from a pool of 30 nominees to become the third recipient of the award, which honors women who serve as role models to other women, display a commitment to developing and fostering the empowerment of women leaders, and exemplify leadership, success and service. Holton, a longtime clog dancer, received a painting by Roanoke artist Yolanda Eaddy titled “Time to Dance” to commemorate the event.

“It is a distinct honor to recognize Anne Holton and the tireless efforts she has devoted to women all across the commonwealth. She continues to inspire and lead us,” says Karen Campbell, current chair of the Virginia Network board, and vice president of student affairs at Tidewater Community College.

The Virginia Network is one of more than 50 state networks created and supported by the American Council on Education’s (ACE) Office of Women in Higher Education. In 1977, ACE initiated an effort to identify and prepare more women for presidential positions. Since that time, they have expanded their outreach to supporting women who are interested in other senior leadership positions, such as deans, provosts and vice presidents.

As interim president of Mason, Holton helped the university secure $235 million in state funding through the Tech Talent Investment Program, raised Mason’s profile as an R-1 institution and promoted its mission of access. She also led the institution through one of higher education’s greatest crises, the COVID-19 pandemic. With Holton at the helm, Mason made smart decisions about campus activity and planned carefully for the future. The Board of Visitors noted that her firm, yet positive, approach to issues helped provide a calm, confident voice for students, faculty and staff in a time of significant uncertainty.

“I am honored to receive this beautiful award and especially humbled to have been nominated by my women leader colleagues at Mason,” Holton said.

In her career in education, law and public service, Holton has focused her efforts on behalf of families and children. After earning her law degree at Harvard, Holton worked as an attorney for low-income families from 1985 to 1998 with the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society. She then served as a judge on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for the city of Richmond from 1998 to 2005, including a stint as chief judge from 2000 to 2003.

As Virginia’s First Lady when her husband, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, was governor from 2006 to 2010, Holton championed foster care system reform. Her program, For Keeps: Families for All Virginia Teens, helped find permanent families for foster children of all ages. Holton consulted on national foster care reform with the Annie E. Casey Foundation Child Welfare Strategy Group and later directed Great Expectations, a Virginia Foundation for Community College Education program that assists foster youth in pursuing a college education.

As Virginia’s Secretary of Education from 2014 to 2016, Holton worked to increase Virginia’s investment in public education, to promote innovation and teaching and learning in state schools, and to ensure every student has a successful pathway to the future, particularly children who live in poverty.

Her father, former Virginia Gov. A. Linwood Holton Jr., helped integrate the Richmond city schools by sending his own children there. Her three children, now adults, also attended Richmond public schools.

Nominators emphasized Holton’s lifelong commitment to public service. Her life is a testament to the ways that women can lead, serve as role models and impact the development of other women in leadership. Through her roles as judge, state secretary, first lady, professor and president, she has composed a life of service and commitment to education and to helping others, especially young people, obtain their educational dreams.

Holton’s awards include Outstanding Woman of the Year in Law from the YWCA of Richmond in 2006 and the Annie E. Casey Foundation Families for Life Award of Distinction in 2008. In 2017, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe appointed her to the Virginia Board of Education.

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��ӽ紫ý recognized for creating a culture of wellness on campus

Melanie Balog — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:03:38 +0000

��ӽ紫ý recognized for creating a culture of wellness on campus Melanie Balog Thu, 04/08/2021 - 15:03

��ӽ紫ý is one of 153 universities and colleges recognized by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.

The inaugural Mason Nation Virtual 5K, held from Oct. 15-17, and educational seminars helped Mason earn silver level designation from the Exercise Is Medicine^® On Campus (EIM-OC) program—an initiative supported by both the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association. The silver designation recognizes Mason for engaging students, faculty and staff in education initiatives and making movement part of the daily campus culture.

“Even with the pandemic and shutdown, we were able to increase awareness of the program,” said School of Kinesiology Assistant Professor Debra Stroiney, who serves as the Mason campus advisor for Exercise Is Medicine On Campus. “We still have so much more we can do with this initiative, and I am looking forward to continuing to improve this program.”

Mason’s virtual 5K was organized by multiple offices across campus and raised almost $20,000 for the Student Emergency Assistance Fund and the Student Food and Housing Insecurity Fund.

Student-, faculty-, and staff-focused virtual events held in October for Exercise Is Medicine On Campus Month focused on improving well-being during the pandemic.

Mason also participated in the mascot challenge contest. Each participating school submitted a 90-second video showing its mascot participating in EIM-specific activities. The theme of the challenge was Sweating off the Stress. Watch Mason’s Patriot in action.

Mason also earned the COVID Conqueror badge, a new honor given to campuses that demonstrated creative adaptations to physical activity programming during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are thrilled to recognize these campuses’ commitment to make movement a part of daily campus culture and equip students with tools to cultivate lifelong physical activity habits, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Robyn Stuhr, vice president of Exercise Is Medicine.”

Of the 153 campuses recognized, 73 received gold, 59 silver and 21 bronze. All gold, silver and bronze universities and colleges will be officially recognized in June as part of the 2021 virtual Exercise Is Medicine World Congress, held in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicine’s Annual Meeting.

EIM-OC launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for their efforts to create a culture of wellness. View a complete list of recognized schools and learn more about the EIM-OC program at www.exerciseismedicine.org.

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U.S. News ranks two Mason online master’s programs best in Virginia

Melanie Balog — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 22:50:13 +0000

U.S. News ranks two Mason online master’s programs best in Virginia Melanie Balog Mon, 01/25/2021 - 17:50

Editor's note: Earlier versions of this story indicated Mason was first in the state for special education, it is second in the state for that program. We regret the error.

��ӽ紫ý has two online graduate programs ranked first in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report, leading the state in curriculum and instruction, and accounting.

Mason’s online graduate programs offer the flexibility that is essential for working professionals who are looking to grow in their careers.

“Through the COVID pandemic, enrollment in online education programs of graduate education has surged, as has the perceived value of these programs for students,” said Provost Mark Ginsberg. “These rankings further affirm the esteem in which our programs are held and is another important indication of their quality.”

Mason’s College of Education and Human Development had several programs highly ranked, with the curriculum and instruction program ranked first in Virginia (tied with UVA), 17th among publics, and 19th overall.

The curriculum and instruction program is designed for students who want to pursue careers in teaching, instructional design, and curriculum development. It offers seven different areas of concentration including teaching, instructional design, and curriculum development. The concentration on blended and online learning for K-12 educators focuses on blending online and face-to-face instruction, teaching and designing fully online courses, or evaluating online educational options—a particularly relevant line of study given the pivot to online learning in many parts of the country as a result of the pandemic.

The master’s in special education ranked second in Virginia, 5th in the country, up ten spots from 2020. The special education master’s program is targeted to both classroom educators and those who work in other special education contexts such as private practice, agencies and home environments. The program ensures these education professionals have the skills and knowledge to support the needs of individuals with disabilities.

Mason is also ranked 12th among public universities, and 13th overall, for its education administration and supervision program in CEHD. The master’s in education programs ranked 41 among public universities and rose to 46 this year overall.

“These programs serve the diverse needs of a broad student population preparing to advance as professional educators,” said Robert E. Baker, CEHD interim dean. “Our students are supported by expert faculty who are renowned for their research and instruction, and our graduates are highly employable as a result.”

Mason’s online master’s of science in accounting was ranked first in Virginia, 26th among public universities, and 38thoverall. The accounting program is focused on developing knowledgeable leaders to overcome the challenges of the future and provide solutions. It offers classes in module format, allowing students to enroll in one or two courses every eight weeks.

“We believe we offer an online experience with a carefully crafted curriculum that gives students advanced analytical, technological, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in today's accounting profession,” said School of Business Dean Maury Peiperl.

The online accounting program allows students to earn a certificate in one of three specialized areas of accounting. Accounting for government contracts and government accounting both capitalize on Mason’s unique position in the federal government space. The forensic accounting program helps prepare students for the growing demand in this field to work in fields, such as law enforcement, financial institutions, insurance companies, risk consulting and more, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Mason’s master’s in industrial/systems engineering ranked 13th among public institutions and 16th overall nationally. The program helps engineers prepare for technical leadership positions.

Mason’s online master’s programs in information technology ranked 26th among public universities and 37th overall. The master’s program in engineering jumped to 46this year from 65 in 2020.

Mason’s online MBA program, which provides students a diverse skill set and global expertise to apply to a broad range of industries and in-demand leadership opportunities, rose to 111 this year from 123 in 2020.

According to its website, U.S. News ranks programs in five general categories: student engagement, faculty credentials and training, services and technologies that allow students greater flexibility to take classes and labs from a distance, student excellence, and a survey of “high-ranking academic officials.”

Here is a preview of Mason’s rankings for its online master’s programs. It will be updated if additional rankings become available:

MBA

Overall: 111 (up from 123 in 2020)

Veterans programs: 63rd (unranked last year)

Business

Overall: first in Virginia, 26th among public universities, 38th overall

Information Technology

Overall: 26th among public universities, 37th overall

Education

Overall: 41st among public universities, 46th overall (up from 48th last year);

Special Education: 2nd in Virginia, 5th among public universities and also 5th overall (up from 10 last year);

Administration and Supervision: 12th among public universities, 13th overall

Curriculum and Instruction: first in Virginia (tied with UVA), 17th among public universities, 19th overall

Engineering

Overall: 37th among public universities, 46th overall (up from 65th in 2020);

Industrial/systems: 13th among public universities, 16th overall

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Mason awarded three grants to prepare the next generation of special education faculty

Mariam Aburdeineh — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:30:49 +0000

Mason awarded three grants to prepare the next generation of special education faculty Mariam Aburdeineh Tue, 11/19/2019 - 03:30

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Mason team behind “Courageous Conversations” encourages high schoolers to speak out

Mariam Aburdeineh — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 02:23:06 +0000

Mason team behind “Courageous Conversations” encourages high schoolers to speak out Mariam Aburdeineh Wed, 10/30/2019 - 22:23

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