Student Organizations
CEHD Student Organizations
Involvement in student organizations has many benefits. Joining a student organization can help you feel a part of a community, network, relive stress, become more focused and garner leadership skills. The College of Education and Human Development has several organizations you can be involved in as an undergraduate or graduate student. Interested in what other organizations are at Mason or considering joining Greek Life? Visit Student Involvement to learn more!
Advisor: Dr. Victoria Stone
Email: vstone@gmu.edu
President: Kayla Vaughan
Websites: http://www.csi-net.org/members/group.aspx?id=111448
Description: Chi Sigma Iota has active members in many stages of academia including current students, alumni, and faculty. The organization focuses on promoting excellence in the profession of counseling and hopes to get members more involved in professional development, community engagement, wellness, and more.
Eligibility Requirements: Students must have a 3.5 GPA and have completed at least 9 credits as a degree-seeking student in the Counseling and Development program.
Advisor: Dr. Marcie Fyock
Email: mfyock@gmu.edu
President: Dejae Dickson
GetConnected Website: https://getconnected.gmu.edu/organization/MATS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmu_mats
Instagram: GMU_MATS
Description: Mason Athletic Training Society (MATS) is for students who are interested in Athletic Training as a profession. We aim to provide a forum for members interested in the field of athletic training to promote fellowship among members of the Athletic Training Education Program in an intellectual manner. MATS will expand your view and perception of the profession through seminars, symposiums, tutoring, study groups and organizational trips.
Advisor: Stormi Woltz
Email: swoltz@gmu.edu
President: Robert Sykes Jr.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMUkinesiology
Description: The purpose of the Mason Kinesiology Club is to promote health and wellness and the field of kinesiology to the community. Kinesiology Clubs looks to unite students within the kinesiology community by providing additional educational opportunities to the students, local community and the university.
Advisor: Dr. Risto Marttinen
Email: rmarttin@gmu.edu
President: Eric Jimmison
GetConnected Website: https://getconnected.gmu.edu/organization/PETES
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PETESGMU/
Description: The Physical Education Teacher Education Society is a society for declared physical education majors. The purpose of this organization is to unite physical education majors through networking, mentorship and physical activity.
Advisor: Paul Gilbert
Email: pgilbert@nvrpa.org
President: Lia Winnard
Description: Rho Phi Lambda is the national honor fraternity for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. The Mason chapter is Alpha Tau. Rho Phi Lambda recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and service.
Eligibility Requirements: https://rht.gmu.edu/therapeutic-recreation/student-activities
Advisor: Dr. Pierre Rodgers
Email: prodgers@gmu.edu
President: Ben Sale
Email: sportsociety@gmail.com
GetConnected Website: https://getconnected.gmu.edu/organization/Sport_Management_Society
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SportManagementSociety
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeMasonSMS
Description: Sport Management Society provides a space for students with an interest in different aspects of the sport industry to gather in a fun, social environment. Through study sessions, guest speakers, conference attendance, and social events students will network and learn about various aspects of the sport industry.
Advisor: Brianna Alford
Email: balford@gmu.edu
Description: The Tourism and Events Management Society is looking to further the professional development of students interested in the Tourism, Hospitality, and Events Management industries. The Society strives to engage students through academic workshops, professional development opportunities, and social events and programming to create a sense of TEM community, enhance understanding of the industries, and build lifelong connections with peers and faculty.
If you are interested in becoming a member of this organization, please e-mail the CEHD Student Enrichment Coordinator, Brianna Alford, at balford@gmu.edu.
Get Connected
Get Connected is Mason’s online platform for involvement. Through Get Connected you can see what events are planned, join student organizations, and market your own campus events. Every students is able to use Get Connected. Simply make your own profile by visiting Get Connected and start getting involved!