Teaching About Global Conflict and Peacebuilding
As community college populations continue to diversify, the importance of addressing topics such as human rights, war and peace, conflict resolution, social justice, and international relations will be more important than ever before. Are you a community college professional - faculty or administrator - working to promote global education through the consideration of international and domestic conflict and peace issues? If so, then attending this distinctive seminar held annually in Washington, DC can provide you with a better understanding of contemporary issues and the tools to engage your learners.
The National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar is the only Washington, DC based seminar dealing with global conflict issues designed specifically for community college professionals. Since the first seminar in 2013, over 125 professionals from community colleges across the U.S. as well as international educators have attended.
Annually between 20-30 professionals attend. Those attending represent a multidisciplinary array of fields and backgrounds. Participating professionals will be learning from Washington, DC insiders and experts on global issues and peacebuilding including those from the U.S. government, nongovernmental organizations, international organizations, academics, and practitioners. Themes often covered include international affairs, refugees, human rights, social justice, media, dialogue, program development, conflict resolution, culture, and experiential learning. During the seminar, at least one field day is planned to visit local institutions and organizations. The schedule allows for personal time for attendees to visit Washington, DC.
The seminar is open to all interested or working with community college populations including full and part-time faculty, administrators, and graduate students. Internationals can also attend.
Seminar Details
Location
George Mason University
School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Vernon Smith Building, Room 5183
3434 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Schedule
An agenda will be posted on this site by early August.
Deadline
October 26, 2018. All fees must be received by then.
Fee
| Early registration (Through August 15) | $300 |
| Regular registration (August 16 through October 26) | $350 |
| Student registration (must submit paper registration form) | $200 |
As part of the registration fee, each participant will receive either a copy of Peacebuilding in Community Colleges: A Teaching Resource(USIP Press 2013) or Peace Jobs: A Student’s Guide to Starting a Career Working for Peace(Information Age Publishing 2016).
Lodging Information
Mason’s Arlington campus is conveniently located on the Orange Line of the Metro System at the Virginia Square stop. We are walking distance from the Clarendon stop as well. Arlington has a variety of hotel options, here are a few:
Comfort Inn Ballston
1211 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia 22201
Phone: 703-247-3399
Fax: 703-524-8739
Email: nbyambajav@yourdchotels.com
http://www.comfortinnarlington.com/
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston
4610 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
POC: Joseph Gorey
Email: joseph.gorey@hiava.com
Phone: 703-243-9800 ext. 7113
RESERVATION PROCEDURES:
Call 1-866-876-4238 and ask for the “GMU” rate
Residence Inn Arlington Ballston
650 N. Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22203
POC: Michael Golembe or Nikole Gordon
Email: michael.golembe@riabva.com
Email: nikole.gordon@marriott.com
Phone: 703-310-1999 Ext. 7000
Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse
1401 N. Adams St
Arlington, VA 22201
POC: Stephen Javor or Nikole Gordon
Email: stephen.javor@riacva.com
Email: nikole.gordon@marriott.com
Phone: 703-312-2104
Westin Arlington Gateway
801 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
POC: Dulce Tomasini or Nikole Gordon
Email: dtomasini@westin-arlington.com
Email: Nikole.gordon@marriott.com
Phone: 703-717-6200