Plans Underway for Global Health Seminar for Community Colleges, April 9-11, 2015, Northern Virginia Community College (Registration Deadline: 3/18/15)

Global Health Program for Community Colleges, April 2015

Promoting Peace and Conflict Awareness In Small Town America: Independence, Kansas

By: David J. Smith, February 19, 2015 Using peace and conflict education to promote communities that are vibrant and can thrive in the face of economic and social change is a critical objective of peacebuilding work.   In working with community colleges, I often learn about the greater community the college serves and help consider ways inContinueContinue reading “Promoting Peace and Conflict Awareness In Small Town America: Independence, Kansas”

Soft Skills and Peacebuilding Awareness: Promoting Business/Educational Partnerships

By: David J. Smith, February 18, 2015 Today, community colleges are focused on a broad range of objectives including liberal arts education, community offerings, and vocational training.   Workforce development is an important emphasis nationwide, and many colleges have been able to forge strong relationships with local businesses that often have national and international reach. NorthWestContinueContinue reading “Soft Skills and Peacebuilding Awareness: Promoting Business/Educational Partnerships”