PACES Resources
The PACES Resources page features numerous materials to prepare graduate students for their careers. The topics covered on the webpage include resources pertaining to Professionalism, Advancement, Communication, Engagement, Success, and Writing Support.
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The GVSU Career Center is available to help with career exploration, preparedness, and questions! They offer walk-in appointments and events to support GVSU students and alumni any way they can. Click the button below to link to the Career Center's webpage.
Topics covered in the professionalism section include resources concerning interviewing skills, career planning tools, salary/benefit information, and workplace attire.
Career Search/Planning |
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Resources under Advancement include information about continuing education, funding a higher degree, teaching after graduate school, and personal advancement.
Teaching in your Field |
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Personal Advancement |
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The communication section contains resources covering conflict management, employee communication, international relations, and public speaking.
International Relations |
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Public Speaking |
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The engagement area features content about networking, cultural competency, mentoring, and social acceptance.
Mentoring Resources |
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The success section covers material about financial planning, stress management, time/organization, and maintaining relationships.
Stress Management |
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Time and Organization |
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Maintaining Relationships |
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The GVSU University Counseling Center is an exceptional resource for student mental health success. Their website is saturated with services and opportunities for all students. The Counseling Center offers individualized and group counseling, emergency services, and outreach education for free. Services provided are completely confidential and available at both the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses.
Topics covered by the Graduate Writing Resources page include professional writing resources, program-specific writing examples, thesis/dissertation information, and university writing guides.
The Statistical Consulting Center offers assistance with project/thesis work, building models, data analysis/calculations, and interpreting results. They can also aid with designing a study or formulating a survey.
The Writing Center works closely with students who need support for any type of writing activity. They have drop-in and online appointments available, as well as availability on both the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses.