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Graduate Students in Conflict Studies
The following info is from GSCS website.
GSCS is a student group made up of all GMU graduate students taking courses through ICAR. GSCS provides a framework through which:
GSCS exists to promote the use of responsible, collective decision making processes within the ICAR community. GSCS is also a forum that nurtures student initiative and creativity. GSCS offers the opportunity for students to articulate and discuss their thoughts, ideas, and needs, and to take action on them. Among the principal benefits of participating in GSCS are the chance to maximize contact with the faculty, shape ICAR's direction and culture, network with other students, build friendships and professional associations.
GSCS is a student group made up of all GMU graduate students taking courses through ICAR. GSCS provides a framework through which:
- Students participate in decision making within ICAR;
- Communications and community building are given a focal point;
- Students can find opportunities for personal and professional growth; and
- Formal and informal conflict analysis and resolution projects can be pursued.
GSCS exists to promote the use of responsible, collective decision making processes within the ICAR community. GSCS is also a forum that nurtures student initiative and creativity. GSCS offers the opportunity for students to articulate and discuss their thoughts, ideas, and needs, and to take action on them. Among the principal benefits of participating in GSCS are the chance to maximize contact with the faculty, shape ICAR's direction and culture, network with other students, build friendships and professional associations.
GSCS serves to inform the student body about events, actions, and ideas that impact the community. Students have representation in:
- Faculty meetings;
- Advisory Board meetings;
- Curriculum Committee meetings;
- ICAR publications; and
- Conferences in the conflict resolution field.
To facilitate communication GSCS:
- Maintains student folders at ICAR;
- Organizes class representatives;
- Organizes fun social events;
- Prepares class announcements;
- Holds "town meetings";
- Organizes class evaluations; and
- Provides a forum for discussions at ICAR.
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