Office Hours with John Gardner
Kelly Schrum shares innovative strategies for redefining graduate academic affairs. Discover how institutional policies are evolving to enhance student outcomes and create learning environments that support all learners.
Guest Bio
Dr. Kelly Schrum is the Assistant Provost for Graduate Academic Affairs at George Mason University. In this role, she provides leadership for graduate education, working closely with faculty and staff across all colleges to strengthen graduate programs and support student success. Dr. Schrum is a historian and a professor in the Higher Education Program in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She has been a faculty member at George Mason University since 2000 and is the recipient of several awards, including the David J. King Teaching Award and the Teaching Excellence Award. Her teaching and research focus on digital pedagogy, the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), and graduate education.
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Updated: April 2, 2026