Meet the OSSE Posse
CEC Associate Dean and Deputy Title IX Coordinator; Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement (OSSE)
Dr. Christopher Carr is the Associate Dean of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement in the College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University, where he leads initiatives that advance student success and engagement across the university. As faculty, Dr. Carr takes a student-centered, experiential approach to learning. His teaching emphasizes active learning, real-world problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary engagement. His research interests include building human-centered, ethical, and inclusive systems in engineering, computing, education, and public service.
Director of Programs and Research, Deputy Title IX Coordinator; Office of Outreach, Student Success, and Engagement (OSSE)
Christi Wilcox is a higher education professional with extensive experience in cross-collaboration between higher education, community, corporate, and foundation partners.
OSSE Mission
OSSE’s mission is to ensure College of Engineering and Computing students have access to educational and professional development opportunities that empower them to develop and leverage their agency as they seek to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
OSSE Vision
Positively influence the academic journeys of The College of Engineering and Computing’s student populations, so they are best positioned to thrive at George Mason University and beyond.
OSSE Community
OSSE’s welcoming community supports all the college’s students. Our signature programs and direct services facilitate access to the broadest range of academic and professional enrichment opportunities within The College of Engineering and Computing. OSSE is also committed to a culture of inclusion in which students experience a genuine sense of belonging, engagement, and achievement. We value and celebrate the unique strengths and experiences that students bring to our space.