Call for Proposals- International Conflict Resolution Education Conference- Building Stronger Communities Through Peace, Justice, and Security

Program Schedule

Wed & Thurs, June 8 - 9, 2016  Pre-Conference Trainings
Fri & Sat, June 10 - 11, 2016  Main Conference (Keynotes & Workshops)
Sun & Mon, June 12 - 13, 2016  Seminar for Colleges & Universities Developing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs

Sponsor and Partner Forms (Due January 31, 2016)
Your organization can becoming a conference partner ($35 display table) or a conference sponsor (discounts on attendance, ads, and more).

• Partner Form (.doc)  (.pdf version)
• Sponsor Form (.doc)  (.pdf version)

Main Conference (June 10 – 11) Choose from 4+ keynotes and 75+ workshops!
    Keynote Speakers and Panelists

• Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ceeds of Peace, The University of Hawaii; Ms. Scarlett Lewis, Sandyhook E.S. Parent, Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation; Jill Jackson, The Ohio Department of Education
• Hans Sinn, Peace Brigades International and Mel Duncan, Nonviolent Peaceforce
• And more! Check the main conference web site in early November for the complete listing!

Workshops, Scholarships, and Awards

• Submit a Workshop Proposal (.doc)  (.pdf version)  (Deadline December 4, 2016)
• Peace/Conflict Resolution Educator and Organization Award!  (Application posted in November)
• U.S. Student Peace and Conflict Resolution Education Scholarship Award (Application posted in November)
• If you are a U.S. High School Student who was either a peer mediation and/or in a student peace club, consider submitting an application for the scholarship!

Full Day Pre-conference Trainings (June 8 – 9, 9AM – 5PM)

• (2 days) Conflict Resolution and Multifaith Dialogue in Prison Settings - Horizon Prison Initiative
• (2 days) Kingian Nonviolence - Institute for Human Rights and Responsibilities
• (2 days) Toward a Healthier Campus Community Through Sustained Dialogue: A Training for College and University Faculty, Staff, Administrators and Students - Sustained Dialogue Institute
• (1 day) Restorative Justice - Eastern Mennonite University
• (1 day) The Practice of Peacekeeping: Unarmed Civilian Protection Monitors Restorative Justice - Nonviolent Peaceforce
• (1 day) Developing  Effective Peace Education Programs in Multicultural Contexts - Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict, Peace Education Working Group
• (1 day) Integrating Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Concepts into College and University Courses
• (1 day) Conflict Management and Peacebuilding as a Classroom Management Tool - Antioch University

June 12 – 13, 2016 Seminar for Colleges and Universities Developing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs
Working group tailored for faculty, staff, and administrators who are working to enhance and/or develop their peace and conflict studies programs. Consider highlighting your work! Complete the Seminar Call for Proposals (.doc) so we can determine where to highlight your expertise in the agenda! (Deadline December 4th)

Registration Information (Opens December 2015)

• Conference Costs (.pdf) - Discounted rates available for college students with current I.D., Sponsoring Colleges/Universities, and High Schools, Workshop Presenters

Special Events (Coming early November)

• Overview of Conference Receptions, Evening Cultural Events, and Costs
• Month Long Peace Festival Schedule of Events
• Looking for Things to Do in the Columbus, Ohio area? http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/

Travel Information

• Map of The Ohio State University:  https://www.osu.edu/map/
• Official Conference Hotel Information and Hotel Registration Details (.pdf)

Planning Committee

• Conference Planning Committee Roster (.pdf)

Event Overview: The 2016 conference builds upon prior conferences in 2004 - 2015 in Ohio and Virginia, which brought together government representatives from among the 50 states and around the globe and their non-governmental organization partners who have legislation or policies in conflict resolution education and related fields. The annual audience includes college/university educators and students, K-12 educators, prevention specialists, and state, local, national and international policy makers.  Conference and meeting publications from past conferences are available at: http://www.creducation.org/cre/global_cre

Questions?  Please contact the Conference Coordinator, Jennifer Batton, at 1-216-952-5609 or by e-mail at [email protected]