[ALBSA-Info] Fw: CfA: Summer Institute for Peacebuilding, Brattleboro, USA

[Agron Alibali]

  Christian Sinclair <christian.sinclair at sit.edu> wrote: From Christian Sinclair Thu Feb 21 08:11:43 2002
To: "balkans at yahoogroups.com" 
From: Christian Sinclair 
Date: 21 Feb 02 11:11:43 -0500
Subject: [balkans] CfA: Summer Institute for Peacebuilding, Brattleboro, USA
Reply-to: Christian Sinclair 

Greetings,
We still have spaces open for applicants from the Balkans, though our Summer Institute is filling up.  So if you know of anyone who may be interested in our program, please forward the e-brochure below on to them!  Thanks.

In Peace,
Christian Sinclair
Program Coordinator
CONTACT--Conflict Transformation Across Cultures
School for International Training


CONTACT (www.sit.edu/contact)
Conflict Transformation Across Cultures
Summer Institute & Graduate Certificate Programs
School for International Training (SIT),
Brattleboro, VT, USA


Training a New Generation of Peacebuilders
The School for International Training's conflict transformation programs engage participants in an intense process of study, self-reflection, community building, and collaborative problem solving within a multicultural learning environment. *SIT's commitment to conflict transformation and the building of a more peaceful and sustainable world is embodied in a comprehensive set of programs including:
*2- or 3-week residential Summer Institute in Peacebuilding
*Graduate Certificate Programs (Summer Institute, online courses, and practicum): Civil Society Initiatives in Peacebuilding
Psycho-Social Foundations of Peacebuilding
*CONTACT seminars and programs worldwide
*Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation
*Joint Certificate/Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation
*Youth Peacebuilding Camps

CONTACT participants explore the causes and complexities of contemporary conflict, examining methods that respond to conflict without perpetuating cycles of revenge, hostility, and division. 
Supported by the strength of community, participants surface common bonds and perceptual differences, reflect on forgiveness and reconciliation in their own traditions, and study worldwide endeavors to heal the wounds of war.

Curriculum During the first two weeks, Summer Institute faculty and participants build a learning laboratory for practicing peacebuilding. In the third week, CONTACT offers a choice of special electives designed to refine skills and deepen practice.

Knowledge Guided by the far-reaching experiences of CONTACT faculty, participants develop the capacity to analyze deep-rooted conflicts and learn culturally appropriate skills of intervention that help prevent conflict and support the restoration of broken communities. 
Mastery Through participatory educational methods such as case studies, simulations, role-plays, and interactive exercises, participants gain skills in: conflict mapping and theory analysis, multicultural communication, social change strategies, interethnic dialogue, active nonviolence, group facilitation, problem solving, strategic thinking, negotiation, mediation


Beyond CONTACT: Support for Peacebuilders
CONTACT provides ongoing encouragement and connection as participants:
*Sustain dialogue and community through CONTACT's Peacenet
*Organize training workshops for peacebuilders in their own communities
*Collaborate with CONTACT faculty and alumni to design and deliver peacebuilding seminars *Pursue additional training to enhance their effectiveness

CONTACT participants become part of a supportive global network of dedicated professionals seeking to create sustainable peace and justice throughout the world.

Working around the globe — with governments, nongovernmental organizations, religious and secular institutions, civil society, academic institutions, the media, the private sector, and elsewhere — CONTACT peacebuilders help communities promote justice, support change, solve problems, and encourage reconciliation.

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Program Information

CONTACT welcomes peacebuilders at all levels of experience. All courses are taught in English. Many participants secure funding from their own organization and/or a donor agency. Limited partial scholarships are available. To secure a place, SIT must receive your $200 deposit or a letter of commitment from an organizational sponsor by April 15, 2002. Make check or money order payable in U.S. dollars to School for International Training. 
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SUMMER INSTITUTE

Peacebuilding I: Professional Practices in Conflict Transformation
June 3–14, 2002
Tuition: $1,200      Room and Board: $450

Peacebuilding II: Advanced Skills
June 17–21, 2002
Tuition: $600      Room and Board: $225
For those who have completed Peacebuilding I or by permission. Electives: Forgiveness and Reconciliation; Peace Leadership; Conflict Transformation through Nonviolent Action; Culture, Religion, and Conflict Resolution

To apply for the Summer Institute: Copy the form below and paste it into an email, fill it out and send to contact at sit.edu. Send a résumé or curriculum vitae; a one-page essay describing professional background and interest relevant to the course, including personal expectations and objectives; and a letter of recommendation by mail to the address at the end of this email.

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

CONTACT offers two Certificates that include online courses and practicum experience: Civil Society Initiatives in Peacebuilding; and Psycho-Social Foundations of Peacebuilding (for mental health professionals). Participants who complete either of these programs earn a Graduate Certificate in Conflict Transformation.

June 3–28, 2002 (at SIT)
July 2002—June 2003 (practicum, distance learning, and seminar)


To apply for the Graduate Certificate Programs: Send this form to request an application packet or download an application online at www.sit.edu/contact/certificate/application



Application materials should be submitted before February 15, 2002, to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for funding, housing, and travel. Applications received in March and April will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and may be placed on a waiting list.

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CONTACT Faculty

Director: Dr. Paula Green, SIT professor, developed SIT's curriculum in conflict transformation and founded and directs the Karuna Center for Peacebuilding. A respected facilitator in interethnic dialogue in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Balkans, she has taught extensively in graduate and professional programs, has served on the boards of international peace organizations, and co-edited Psychology and Social Responsibility: Facing Global Challenges.

Faculty: An internationally renowned team of skilled peacebuilders and educators, CONTACT faculty work in war-torn and war-threatened communities worldwide. Faculty include:


Dr. Louise Diamond, co-founder and president emeritus of the Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy, president of Peace-Tech, and author of The Peace Book and The Courage for Peace.

Kevin Clements, Ph.D., Secretary General of International Alert, was Director of the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University from 1994-99. His publications on conflict transformation, peacebuilding, preventive diplomacy and development are numerous.

Baht Latumbo, professor at Assumption College, the Philippines, and chair of Responding to Conflict's ACTION Program.

Dr. John Ungerleider, SIT professor and director of SIT's Youth Peacebuilding Camps, Vermont Governor's Institute on Youth Activism, and Child Labor Education and Action Program (CLEA).

Note: Faculty and elective courses rotate each year

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mailing address:
CONTACT--Conflict Transformation Across Cultures
School for International Training
Kipling Road, P.O. Box 676
Brattleboro, Vermont 05302-0676 USA

Tel +1 802 258 3433 Toll-free in USA +1 877 257 7751, ext. 3433
Fax +1 802 258 3320
Email contact at sit.edu
www.sit.edu/contact



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