Account
Why should I become a member of the IPCR community?
How do I change my current password?
Help! I've forgotten my password!
Can I change my member profile once I've registered?
Community
Can I view other members's profiles?
Can I privately e-mail other users?
How do I read a particular member's posts?
Blogs
Will my blogs appear in internet searches?
Posting
How do I post to the blog on IPCR Interactive?
What is the difference between a "post" and a "comment"?
How do I "comment" on another member(s)'s post?
Miscellaneous
Account
Why should I join the IPCR community?
Becoming a member of IPCR Interactive offers free access to our online Job and Scholarship datbase. In addition to posting and commenting privileges, members can send each other private messages over the server and track the postings of particular members. Our website provides a great opportunity for you to stay up to date on what is happening on campus an din and around the city while putting you in touch with people to build your network of like-minded individuals interested in spreading peace and reducing conflict around the world.
Creating a new account is quick and easy! On the right-hand side of the "IPCR Interactive" page, click on "Create new account" under the "User Login" header. Next, fill in the required information (the fields marked with an asterisk) and any other information about yourself that you want to appear in your member profile. Then, click the "Create Account" tab on the bottom of the page, and a confirmation email that includes your randomly generated password will be sent to your mailbox. In that email, you will receive further instructions that describe how to login and how to change your password.
How do I change my current password?
Once you've logged in, click on "My Account" in the sidebar on the right-hand side of any page. Then, click on the gray "Edit" tab near the top of the page. Under the "Account information" section, enter your new password in the two fields underneath "Password," and then click on the "Save Account" tab at the bottom of the page.
Help! I've forgotten my password!
No problem, just click on "Request new password" under "User Login" on the right-hand side of the homepage, and enter your username and your e-mail address. An email will then be sent to your mailbox with a new password.
Can I change my member profile once I've registered?
Yes, simply sign in, and click on "My Account" on the right-hand side of any page. Then, click on the gray "Edit" tab near the top of the page. This section divides your account information into "account settings" and "Personal Information." Both sections include fields relevant to your member profile.
After you have logged in, click on "My Account" on the right-hand side of any page. Then, click on the gray "Edit" tab near the top of the page. Scroll down until you reach the "Picture" section. Enter the file name or browse for the location of your picture in the "Upload picture" field, and then click on the "Save Account" tab at the bottom of the page.
Community
Can I view other members's profiles?
Yes, once signed in click on "See Community Members" on the right-hand side of any page to read the profiles of other members of our community.
Can I privately e-mail other users?
We keep our users e-mail addresses private for your privacy. However, you can still send other users private messages through our site. Once you've logged in, click on "View inbox" on the right-hand side of any page. Then, click on the "Write a new message" tab. Enter the username of the person with whom you wish to communicate, write your message, and click on the "Send private message" tab at the bottom of the page.
How do I read a particular member's posts?
Once logged in click on "See Community Members" on the right hand side of any page. Next, find the member whose posts you want to read, and click on his/her username. Then, click on the gray "Track" tab to see a list of all of the member's posts on IPCR Interactive. Or, go to one of the member's posts from the main page of IPCR Interactive, and click on his/her username to reach the member's profile with the "Track" tab.
Blogs
Short for "Web log," a blog is a reverse chronological posting of events that occur in people's lives or in the world at large, often along with personal opinion/commentary. IPCR’s communty blog offers news and ideas about conflict resolution and is a form for students to share their feelings concerning current developments in the world. IPCR wants this to be an open form for our students, faculty, alumni and practitioners in the field. The comments on the community blog do not necessarily reflect the views of the IPCR program or American University but the idea about open dialogue like this is at our foundation of trying to make a better world.
A blog allows us to communicate with each other, share ideas and information, and discuss events in the world at large relevant to our interests.
Will my blogs appear in internet searches?
Yes, the blogs are treated as regular web pages, and are automatically indexed to search engines.
Posting
How do I post to the blog on IPCR Interactive?
First, register as a member. Then, on the right-hand side of any page, click on "Blog." After you have chosen your desired options and entered your blog in the "Body" section, click on the "Submit" tab at the bottom of the page. You may first review your blog by clicking on the "Preview" tab at the bottom of the page.
What is the difference between a "post" and a "comment"?
A "post" discusses a new topic chosen by whoever submitted the post. A "comment" directly responds to another member(s)'s previous post.
How do I "comment" on another member(s)'s post?
If you're a member, first log into your account. Then, click on the post on which you would like to comment. At the bottom of the post, click on "add new comment." Then, enter your comment. You may title your comment if you please. You may also preview your comment by clicking on the white "Preview comment" tab at the bottom of the page. To submit the comment, click on the white "Post comment" tab next to the "Preview comment" tab.
Miscellaneous
"Really Simple Syndication" or "RDF Site Summary." It allows you to consolidate several news sources into one place, using a web service like http://www.bloglines.com/, instead of having to check several different websites for news. Go to the RSS section of the website to find instructions for downloading an RSS feed on your computer.
International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) at American University is a multi-disciplinary program in the School of International Service designed for students and faculty concerned with the causes of war and the conditions for peace. 