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Institutionalizing an Academic Path for Future Peacebuilders

This April, San Diego City College (SDCC) led the effort to institutionalize the field of Peace Studies within the California Community College system. On April 20, 2013 the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges voted in favor of a resolution to create Peace Studies as a discipline as recognized in the statewide Minimum Qualifications DisciplineContinue reading “Institutionalizing an Academic Path for Future Peacebuilders”

Valencia College’s Peace and Justice Initiative Promotes Skill Building and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Valencia College in Orlando, Florida launched its Peace and Justice Initiative (PJI) in 2008. PJI focuses on developing a peace studies curriculum, sponsoring co-curricular activities, offers community outreach, and engages in advancing core Valencia competencies. One objective is “fostering a connection to Valencia’s technical programs.” For the most part, peace studies has been positioned asContinue reading “Valencia College’s Peace and Justice Initiative Promotes Skill Building and Interdisciplinary Approaches”