Discussion on “Peacejobs” at International Conflict Resolution Education Conference

By: David J. Smith, June 20, 2015 At the International Conflict Resolution Education Conference held at George Mason University (June 19-20, 2015) I had the opportunity to update attendees about the progress of my book on career awareness and engage in a conversation with colleagues on the importance of focusing on jobs for undergraduates. InContinueContinue reading “Discussion on “Peacejobs” at International Conflict Resolution Education Conference”

Jennifer Batton is Honored as Inaugural Recepient of International Conflict Resolution Educator Award

By David J. Smith, June 20, 2015 The 9th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education was held at George Mason University in Arlington, VA.   The conference attracted over 250 educators, students, and practitioners focused on international and domestic conflict resolution education and teaching peace. This year the conference awarded it’s first conflict resolution educator award toContinueContinue reading “Jennifer Batton is Honored as Inaugural Recepient of International Conflict Resolution Educator Award”

Peacebuilding Leadership, Civic Engagement, and College Students

By: David J. Smith, May 19, 2015 The annual international conference of the Community College National Center for Community Engagement (CCNCCE) is currently being held in Scottsdale, AZ.   Over 150 U.S. and international community college faculty are meeting starting tomorrow, May 20 and May 21 for CCNCCE’s 24th gathering.  This year’s theme is “Authentic Leadership Through Service LearningContinueContinue reading “Peacebuilding Leadership, Civic Engagement, and College Students”