Study Circles on Race and Race Relations
Registration Form for 2008-2009
Study Circles at NC State University

To prospective Study Circles participants:

Please complete the information below to register. You must attend at least 4 of the 5 sessions to complete a Study Circle. Please also note that you cannot bring anyone with you to the circle unless they have registered. Contact Beverly Jones Williams at 919-513-3836 or beverly_williams@ncsu.edu if you have questions about Study Circles. See also the NC State Office for Equal Opportunity website for more information. Thank you!

See the FAQs for more information.

Note: You may alternately use the secure version of this form.

Registration Deadlines
Winter 2009: Spring 2009:	January 21, 2009 February 25, 2009
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Accommodations for individuals with disabilities: Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations to participate in these activities, please contact our office at least two weeks prior to the first meeting of your Study Circle. NCSU takes seriously its obligation to accommodate the known disabilities of its faculty, staff, students, and guests. Our goal is to make the campus a place where all can participate in a barrier-free environment.
Choose Your Study Circle
Winter - Round A	Talley Student Center, Room 3125 Wednesdays: January 28 - February 25, 2009 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Spring - Round A	Talley Student Center, Room 3123 Mondays, March 9 - April 6, 2009 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Study Circles II: Dismantling Racism* - Spring * Please note that you must complete the first round of Study Circles before taking part in Study Circles II.	Talley Student Center, Room TBA Wednesdays: June 3 - 17, 2009 8:00 am -12:00 pm
Submit Your Registration

FAQs

What are Study Circles?

A study circle is a small, diverse group of 8 to 10 individuals who meet once a week for five weeks to share individual stories, learn from others, and take action steps to improve race relations. The discussions are led by trained facilitators and follow a discussion guide that has successfully been used in towns, cities, and college campuses around the United States. It is not a debate! It invites people with varied experiences to share their stories. The intent is to get people listening to others, which can lead to greater understanding and joint efforts of action.

What is Your Role?

The goal of a study circle is not to learn a lot of facts or to attain group consensus, but rather to deepen each participant's understanding of the issue. This can occur in a focused discussion when people exchange views freely and consider a variety of viewpoints. The process -– democratic discussion among equals -– is as important as the content. The following points are intended to help you make the most of your study circle experience and to suggest ways in which you can help the group:

Listen carefully to others and maintain an open mind.

Strive to understand the position of those who disagree with you.

Speak your mind freely, but don't monopolize the discussion.

Address your remarks to the group rather than the facilitator.

Value your own experience and opinions.

Engage in friendly disagreement.

Things to Consider

The small groups do not work in isolation, but rather are part of a larger community-building process.

Everyone is welcome on an equal basis, without regard to credentials or connections.

Study circles encourage people to take action as individuals, as part of small groups, and as members of large organizations.

Study Circles allow people to work collaboratively. The Circles are small enough to allow new relationships to develop.

Please call Beverly Jones Williams at 919-513-3836 if you have questions about Study Circles or if you would like information about Study Circles presented to your organization.

Updated on 2/26/09 by EMS

Study Circles on Race and Race Relations Registration Form for 2008-2009 Study Circles at NC State University

To prospective Study Circles participants:

Study Circles on Race and Race Relations
Registration Form for 2008-2009
Study Circles at NC State University