If you are interested in the more dialogic and practice-oriented side of PACS, you need to check out Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ's very own Playback Ensemble. They do fantastic work in promoting critical conversations and difficult dialogues using the tools of theater. They are having their first information session this Saturday, 8/27 from 11:00 to 1:00pm

You can find more information on Playback here: /theatredance/playback or reach out to Jim Walker at james.f.walker@colorado.edu for details on the information session.

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ofyveoBcU]

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The following information was sent to enrolled PACS Certificate students. This information has been reposted here just in case it was overlooked.

• Degree Audit
  • PACS is now finally listed correctly in the Degree Audit! You can now run a report and check your progress on completing the PACS Certificate.
    • Find the instructions on how to run your audit here: /registrar/students/degree-planning/audit/run
    • This will work perfectly for 99% of you. For the 1% that I’ve approved a substitution for a PACS course you may see an error. This is ok – you’ll still earn your certificate even if the Degree Audit does not capture your class. Just email me to confirm.

• Curriculum Update
  • It has taken a few years, but we now finally have more course options available for you to complete the PACS Certificate. Some important things to note:
    • First, any 4000-level PACS course will now count for the senior capstone requirement which used to be limited to PACS 4500 and 4900. This now includes: PACS 4000, 4100, 4500, and 4900. All 4000-level class are considered skills-focused capstones.
      • We’re rolling out three new 4000-level courses for 2022-23.
        • In the fall we are offering Restorative Justice (PACS 4000)
        • In the spring we are offering Mediation Skills (PACS 4000) and Managing Organizational Conflict (PACS 4100 – online only)
      • PACS 4500 will remain a research-focused seminar and still counts as an option for the senior capstone for IAFS students.
        • Starting in Fall 23, this course will only be offered fall term.
        • Spring 22 will be the last offering of this course as a spring term option.
      • Yes, you can take both Restorative Justice and Mediation Skills. The 4000 listing is a special topics designation and is repeatable up to 6 credits.
    • Second, PACS 3860: Environmental Conflict and Conflict Resolution now counts for the required conflict resolution course. This was previously limited to PACS 3700 and 3850.
      • This course will become a spring only, rather than fall only option starting in Spring 24.
    • Third, you can now complete the PACS Certificate entirely online through Continuing Education courses or mix and match online and in person courses.
      • This used to require special approval, but it no longer does.
  • And since PACS now works in the Degree Audit, it will reflect these changes to the curriculum.
    • These changes make it way easier for you to complete the certificate and hopefully, you feel like you now have more options to tailor the program to your interests.
    • You can see course descriptions here: /pacs/pacs-course-offerings
    • If you are unsure what your course plan was, feel free to contact me and we can discuss.

• Advising
  • Please know that you can reach out to Dr. English at any time for PACS advising related issues. While I have limited availability over summer, I am around and happy to speak with you before the fall term if you have questions or concerns.
    • You can book an appointment here:
    • If a time in my scheduler does not work, send me an email with some possible times and dates and we’ll find something that does work.

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