Hi all, I for one welcome the interest that AOIR has in supporting graduate students. I don't know exactly what Ted and the exec have in mind - I confess because I am not very involved and haven't been reading the grad student list - but perhaps if we all acknowledge that we are pulling in the same direction - towards substantive contributions by and acknowledgement of junior scholars - then we will all move forward to those goals. Peace, Elizabeth On 24 Mar 2006, at 07:16, Matthew Allen wrote:
Dear all
Recently Ted Coopman, the elected AoIR grad student representative, posted the call for expressions of interest in being involved in the AoIR Graduate Student Research Group, eliciting some discussion on the list. As President I just want to emphasise that this proposal is fully supported by the executive, based on Ted's detailed planning. It also follows on from some of the things that Ted indicated he wanted to do as grad student rep in the pre-election discussions in 2005.I also want to indicate (as Ted has already explained) that the GSRG is in a pilot stage and may or may not continue, or be changed, depending on what happens over the next year or so. Indeed the comments made on the list will prove useful in helping to shape and develop the GSRG in ways that are fully supportive of both the broad aims of the Association and specifically supporting and promoting graduate students.
Can I ask that any graduate students who are interested in involvement in the group contact Ted directly for more information. Since it is a pilot project, involvement will assist us making sure that the GSRG continues and develops to meet a variety of needs within the Association. Shortly, Ted will provide some basic info and additional details as they emerge on the aoir website.
Cheers Matt
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