Named after a renowned peace-seeking Sufi poet, Rumi’s Field offers a space for students who wish to learn, live, and interact using the skills of Nonviolent Communication. Taught and practiced around the globe, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) strengthens one's ability to inspire compassion from others and respond compassionately even under difficult circumstances. This mixed community of College Ten first-year and continuing students from all different parts of campus will have the opportunity to engage in dialog and resolve conflict using NVC consciousness as a tool for personal and societal transformation.

Please note:  Students who live on Rumi's Field enroll in a one-credit required course fall quarter exploring the principles and skills of Nonviolent Communication (http://www.cnvc.org/). The required course is offered Sunday evenings from 6-8 PM. A one-unit course is also offered winter quarter for those wishing to go deeper with the skills and make NVC a life practice. 

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Apply to live in Rumi’s Field

Register online for on-campus housing at housing.ucsc.edu and indicate Rumi’s Field as one of your housing interests. Be sure to fill out the online supplemental application for Rumi’s Field. For more information contact Amanda Cook at alcook@ucsc.edu.

Apply to be a peer Facilitator

Applications are available now in the College Nine and College Ten Res Life and Housing Office or in the Co-Curricular Office. 

Peer Facilitators will:

• Reside in Rumi’s Field (Nonviolent Communication Floor) in Ohlone House, College Ten. You will receive priority placement.
• Facilitate Nonviolent Communication practice sessions with residents
• Work closely with the instructor of the Nonviolent Communication class associated with the floor and participate as a peer mentor in the class (you will receive course credit).
• Gain valuable leadership and facilitation experience, and develop life-long skills in Nonviolent Communication.

For more information on how to apply to be a peer facilitator for the quarterly 1 credit course, please contact Wendy Baxter at wbaxter@ucsc.edu.