Education and Training Center/Domestic
The mission of the Education and Training Center, Domestic Programs is to create and deliver courses and supporting teaching materials, to improve the practice of conflict management, and to help professionalize the field. Target audiences include civilian and military practitioners, faculty from other institutions, and graduate, undergraduate and high school students.
USIP is currently developing a number of courses through which professionals from government, the military, NGOs, and IOs, as well as pre-professionals in the academic world can come together and receive training on core conflict management skills, as well as best practices in conflict prevention, peacemaking, and state-building. Click here to learn more.
Exploring Global Conflicts: Teaching an International Peacebuilding Perspective
April 20-21, 2009 | Jackson State University (Jackson, MS)
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The Institute partnered with the Jackson State University (JSU) College of Education and Human Development to host a 2-day seminar designed for education faculty and students, and Jackson area teachers to build capacity in teaching about international peacebuilding. Held at JSU, an historically black college and university (HBCU), the program focused both on pedagogical approaches as well as introducing current content issues.
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Strategies for Peace, Global Sustainability & Conflict Transformation: Teaching Peace
April 3, 2009 | New Britain, CT
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USIP sponsored a faculty seminar titled "Strategies for Peace, Global Sustainability & Conflict Transformation: Teaching Peace Across Disciplines" with the Hartford Consortium for Peace Education, World Affairs Council, Pax Educare, Central Connecticut State University, University of Hartford, and St. Joseph College on April 3, 2009. Held at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, CT the seminar focused on supporting faculty in their efforts in teaching peace across a spectrum of fields including media, public health, human rights, business/economics, and gender.
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Institute Specialist Speaks at Riverland Community College
March 31–April 1, 2009 | Austin, MN
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USIP specialist David J. Smith spoke to students, faculty, and community members at Riverland Community College in Austin, MN, March 31-April 1, 2009. He was hosted by Nancy Christopherson who attended the Institute's annual seminar for community college faculty and administrators in 2008.
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Institute Staff Participate in Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education Simulation
March 6–8, 2009 | Ft. Pierce, FL
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USIP specialists participated in the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education's 2009 Atlantic Hope exercise at Indian River State College in Ft. Pierce, FL March 6-8. The event brought together 25 students from various academic institutions including the University of Florida, Northwest Missouri State University, Northern Oklahoma College, and Indian River State College to engage in a simulation where they played the role of humanitarian workers and peacebuilders deployed in a conflict zone..
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Institute Hosts American Councils for International Education Students
January 31, 2009 | Washington, DC
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USIP specialists participated in the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education's 2009 Atlantic Hope exercise at Indian River State College in Ft. Pierce, FL March 6-8. The event brought together 25 students from various academic institutions including the University of Florida, Northwest Missouri State University, Northern Oklahoma College, and Indian River State College to engage in a simulation where they played the role of humanitarian workers and peacebuilders deployed in a conflict zone.
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Pittsburgh High School Students Visit USIP
December 20, 2008 | Washington, DC
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Students from Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School visited the Institute on December 12, 2008. As part of the Sophomore Colloquia of the Baginski Scholars Programs, 16 students learned about the work of USIP and participated in a simulation which focused on strategies that civil society can use in peacebuilding.
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Peace Week at Tampa Area Community College
November 20–21, 2008 | New Port Richey, FL
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The Institute participated in Peace Week at Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey, FL on November 20–21, 2008. The week featured a student peace fair, talks on genocide, art and peace, and peace and social justice, a film festival, the creation of a sand mandala, and the dedication of a peace pole.
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Missouri Visit by Institute Staff
November 5–7, 2008 | Lake Ozark, MO
David J. Smith of the Education and Training Center was the opening keynote speaker at the Missouri Community College Association's (MCCA) 44th Annual Convention in Lake Ozark, Missouri, November 5–7, 2008. He spoke on opportunities that community colleges have in promoting international education and global peacebuilding.
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Institute Experts Assist Virginia Tech in Peace Center Effort
October 23–24, 2008 | Blacksburg, VA
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On October 23 & 24, 2008 USIP staff met with representatives of the Center for Peace Studies and Violence Prevention at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA in an effort to assist in the center's development. Presentations were made to members of the Virginia Tech community on peace studies, leadership and conflict, and economics and conflict. Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow Keith Watenpaugh gave a talk on "Learning from Genocide" that was open to the public.
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USIP Visits Appalachian College
October 22, 2008 | Richlands, VA
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David Smith of the Education and Training Center/Domestic Programs visited students, staff, and community members at Southwest Virginia Community College in Richlands, VA on October 22, 2008. He was hosted by John Brenner, the global studies director.
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Institute Promotes Human Rights and Peacebuilding Education in Idaho
October 2–3, 2008 | McCall, ID
The United States Institute of Peace and the Idaho Human Rights Education Center held a workshop for secondary school educators in McCall, Idaho on Thursday, October 2, 2008 and Friday, October 3, 2008. The two-day workshop included talks on international conflict and American foreign policy by Dr. Greg Raymond and on international agreements and crimes against humanity by Dr. Ross Burkhart from Boise State University. Led by Raina Kim, Program Officer, Education and Training Center/Domestic, teachers discussed challenges of teaching about complex international conflicts and shared pedagogical methods, participated in a short role-play exercise, and created lesson plans for the classroom. Dr. Dan Prizing of the Idaho Human Rights Education Center provided additional guidance and teaching resources on teaching about human rights.
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USIP Hosts Reception at Conflict Resolution Conference
September 24–26, 2008 | Austin, TX
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Ian Larsen, Director of Public Affairs and Communications as well as Andy Levin and David Smith from the Education and Training Center/Domestic recently participated in the Association for Conflict Resolution's conference in Austin, Texas. The Institute hosted a reception as part of the International Day activities on September 24.
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USIP Celebrates United Nations International Day of Peace
September 21–22, 2008 | Cortland, OH
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The Institute participated in the UN-sponsored International Day of Peace on September 21, 2008 at a celebration in Cortland, Ohio. The event was coordinated by local residents Jean and Clyde Bolinger and included a peace rally and walk to the center of the city where Mayor Curt Moll read a proclamation.
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Institute Staff Visit California and Oregon to Promote Peacebuilding
September 9, 2008 | Torrance, CA
September 10, 2008 | Long Beach, CA
September 11, 2008 | Fairfield, CA
September 11-14, 2008 | Portland, OR
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Program Officer Raina Kim and Senior Program Officer David J. Smith recently visited academic institutions on the west coast to promote the Institute's work.
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Infusing Understanding of Peace and Conflict in the Muslim World into the Curriculum
June 17-20, 2008 | Madison, WI
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USIP co-sponsored a three-day faculty development program at Madison Area Technical College focusing on promoting strategies for teaching about the Muslim world. The program was sponsored with the Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs, and the Wisconsin Technical College System Standing Committee on International Education.
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University of Hawaii Students Visit USIP
May 29, 2008 | Washington, DC
Students from the University of Hawaii Maui Community College visited USIP on May 29, accompanied by faculty member Joshua Cooper. The students were participating in a program on human rights sponsored by the University of the District of Columbia School of Law, the University of Hawaii, and the Hawaii Institute for Human Rights. Matt Levinger talked to the group about genocide prevention.
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