By: David J. Smith, January 8, 2016 I’ve written before about the role that community colleges can play in advancing the use of nonviolent and consensus based approaches to bridging differences. In this way, community colleges play an important role in preventing the escalation of conflict and advancing peacebuilding and social justice. A growing number ofContinue reading “Community Colleges as Places to Explore and Resolve Differences: Community Mediation”
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35 U.S. and Canadian Community Colleges Supporting Peacebuilding Initiatives
By David J. Smith, June 18, 2014 I recently updated my list of North American Community College Peacebuilding Programs. Currently, 35 U.S. and Canadian community colleges are supporting peacebuilding programs and initiatives. These efforts include peace studies, conflict resolution, social justice, justice studies, human rights (including genocide and related areas), and mediation. Programs exist inContinue reading “35 U.S. and Canadian Community Colleges Supporting Peacebuilding Initiatives”
Green River Community College Launches Mediation and Peace Institute
Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington in September 2013 established the Green River Community Mediation and Peace-building Institute (GRCMAPI). Dr. Eileen Ely, president of the college, stated: GRCMAPI’s mediation services will be focused on the training of mediators and facilitators to assist in the resolution of disputes and the creation of peace inContinue reading “Green River Community College Launches Mediation and Peace Institute”
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