Advocacy is an important skill for graduate students looking to make an impact within their academic and professional communities. This page offers resources to help students develop the tools and strategies needed to effectively and confidently navigate challenges and influence change in both academic and broader contexts.
Institute for Constructive Advocacy & Dialogue
The mission of ICAD is to promote public participation and engagement around potentially divisive issues using dialogue and advocacy processes, promote the practice of constructive advocacy and dialogue, and disseminate resources about constructive advocacy and dialogue.
Victim Advocacy
Utilize this resource to see how you can participate in advocacy services and educational programming to aid in the prevention of sexual and intimate partner violence.
Debate Across the Curriculum
Faculty and staff across colleges and disciplines have found debate a rewarding pedagogy for improving advocacy skills, critical thinking, public speaking, group collaboration, confidence and more.
Be the Change
This blog features interesting, inspiring, innovative and creative people (from JMU) who are changing the world — one person, one project, one program, one life at a time.
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