{"677091":{"#nid":"677091","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Navigating Research Challenges: Support through Advocacy and Conflict Resolution  ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAre you facing challenges with your research advisor or problems related to conducting research ethically and responsibly? Help with these types of matters is now available through Advocacy and Conflict Resolution. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EThis past year, the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education introduced a new role, Assistant Director of Advocacy and Conflict Resolution, to directly support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. This role is designed to help them navigate difficult academic situations, particularly those involving their research advisors. The position is held by David Anderson, a professor of electrical and computer engineering with extensive experience both as a research advisor and as an advocate for graduate students.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003EAnderson\u2019s role is part of a larger program within\u0026nbsp;the Office of the Provost on Conflict Resolution and Advocacy. Led by Dr. Kyla Ross. Conflict Resolution and Advocacy provides various resources for students, student organizations, faculty, or staff members including the following: \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EConsultation\u003C\/strong\u003E: Seek guidance on dispute resolution and Institute policies and procedures.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMediation\u003C\/strong\u003E: Engage with a trained facilitator to informally resolve disputes between parties.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETraining\u003C\/strong\u003E: Request a workshop on how to productively navigate conflicts and resolutions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECoaching\u003C\/strong\u003E: Collaborate with a thought partner to advance your personal and professional goals.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp; If a graduate student or a postdoctoral scholar needs help with navigating challenges with their advisors or with their research or teaching positions, contact \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gradpostdoc.gatech.edu\/leadership\/david-v-anderson-phd\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EDr. David Anderson\u003C\/a\u003E. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;For broader issues surrounding other types of conflicts, such as with courses or other campus services, see the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/provost.gatech.edu\/reporting-units\/advocacy\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EConflict Resolution \u0026amp; Advocacy\u003C\/a\u003E resource page. This site also contains information for students to submit formal complaints or grievances. In most cases, the student should try to resolve the grievance first through dialogue with the faculty member or other individual. If that resolution is not possible, then the student may consult an administrator in their unit for assistance in solving the problem before deciding to submit a grievance.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education has introduced a new Assistant Director of Advocacy and Conflict Resolution, David Anderson, to support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in navigating academic challenges, particularly those involving research advisors, as part of a broader program aimed at providing conflict resolution resources across campus.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":" The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education has introduced a new Assistant Director of Advocacy and Conflict Resolution, David Anderson, to support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in navigating academic challenges."}],"uid":"36363","created_gmt":"2024-09-25 12:43:08","changed_gmt":"2024-09-25 12:43:08","author":"Brittani Hill","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-09-19T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2024-09-19T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/provost.gatech.edu\/reporting-units\/advocacy","title":"Conflict Resolution \u0026 Advocacy"}],"groups":[{"id":"221981","name":"Graduate Studies"},{"id":"249231","name":"Postdoctoral Services"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[{"id":"15156","name":"graduate education"},{"id":"1808","name":"graduate students"},{"id":"2248","name":"Graduate Studies"},{"id":"190936","name":"Graduate and Postdoctoral Education"},{"id":"182171","name":"Postdoctoral Scholars"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EBrittani Hill | Marketing and Communications Manager\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOffice of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["brittani.hill@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}