Registration Now Open for 4th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, October 21-24, 2016, Alexandria, VA

By David J. Smith, April 12, 2016 Registration is now open for the 4th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar.  The seminar will be held October 21-24, 2016 at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)/Alexandria, VA and is sponsored by NOVA’s Institute for Public Service. Registration closes September 23.  The registration form and further information canContinue reading “Registration Now Open for 4th Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, October 21-24, 2016, Alexandria, VA”

Day 3 Highlights: 3rd Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, October 25, 2015

By: David J. Smith, October 25, 2015 Day 3 of the 3rd Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, October 25, started with a discussion led by me on approaches to advancing peacebuilding education in community colleges.  We considered a number of strategies including courses, infusion, and professional development for faculty.   I shared with the groupContinue reading “Day 3 Highlights: 3rd Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar, October 25, 2015”

Advancing Public Discourse in Colleges and Universities

By: David J. Smith, September 2, 2014 In August 2014 I was invited by Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia to offer a one day program that would build capacity for faculty to promote discursive activities in the classroom.  Bridgewater College is a small liberal arts institution of 1,800 students founded in 1880 and prides itself asContinue reading “Advancing Public Discourse in Colleges and Universities”