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"Where is the Love?":
Cultivating Civility in the Campus Environment

Ph.D. students in International Conflict Management attended a training on Social Identity and Civil Discourse taught by MSCM Alumna and Senior EEO/Title IX Investigator, Chris Griffin, and Nicole Phillips, Associate Director of Student Advocacy. The class was designed to train Ph.D. students and candidates on what to expect as employees in academia.

 

The training introduced the concept of recognizing a person’s own cultural identity, how it informs their perspectives on life, and how to begin engaging in respectful conversation on challenging topics, ranging from politics to diversity and inclusion.

Title IX topics were also introduced, which prohibits discrimination on sex, including sexual misconduct, consent, and harassment, in any education program that is federally funded.

Students discussed civility, or small actions that lead to respect for others, and the need to establish norms, or set of guidelines on how to react when a topic is or could be offensive, in an education setting. These skillfully applied behaviors lead to positive working relationships and environments. 

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Upcoming Distinguished Alumni Lecture
2nd Annual Dividing Lines:
An African American & Native American Symposium
Join us Feb 7-8 for the 2nd Annual Dividing Lines Event. An #AfricanAmerican and #NativeAmerican Symposium for #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth to discuss & showcase African American, Native American & Afro-Amerindian research topics & perspectives.
Year of Cuba Conference, March 20-21
This year's Year of Cuba Conference involves a great lineup of speakers. For more information on the schedule, visit the Year Of website. 
Student News:
Montez Diamond, MSCM Alumna, created a class as a means of conflict resolution to mind the gap between citizens, governance and business incubators. She is hosting a class that minds the gap by offering and encouraging citizens to engage in city politics and to resolve their community concerns by becoming registered business owners.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/dju2-vc
Congratulations to Osebhahiemen Okooboh, MSCM Cohort 20, on her acceptance for a Young Fellows Peacebuilding Policy program with the Friends Committee on National Legislation in Washington, DC.
Faculty News:
Maia Hallward spoke to the Cherokee County Democrats on Saturday morning about the current conflict with Iran and the climate tension in the Middle East and ways to approach conflict management and the dynamics at play in the Middle Eastern region of the world. https://cherokeedemocrats.com
Chris Pallas received notification from Development Policy Review that his article, Donor withdrawal and local civil society organizations: An analysis of the HIV/AIDS sector in Vietnam, is among the journal's top-cited papers! Click the link for free access for a month. 
Darina Lepadatu was invitated to represent the United States in an international study with the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium to serve as a consultant for the European Union Strategy for the Skills Needed in the Auto Industry. This study aims at bringing together key stakeholders and public authorities to encourage investments and boost a more strategic use of EU and national funding opportunities.
Conflict Management Textbook Discussion with Susan Raines, Charity Butcher, & Maia Hallward
February 13, 2020
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Essentials of InDesign: Marketing and Design for Non-Designers
March 14, 2020
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Strategic Leadership: Summiting Skills to Reach the Top of your Organization and Career
March 20, 2020
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Creating a Culture of Superior Customer Service Through Effective Conflict Prevention and Resolution 
March 27, 2020
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What I Wish Someone Had Told Me: Essential Lessons for Mediation and Life (3 hrs CLE)
April 16, 2020
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Summer Institute in Conflict Management: Mediation | Restorative Justice | Ombuds Training
June 1-5, 2020
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Did you know we have had two major books published by our faculty in the last 6 months!? The 2nd edition of Conflict Management for Managers by Dr. Susan Raines and Understanding International Conflict Management, edited by Drs. Maia Carter Hallward and Charity Butcher.

Join us on Feb. 13 at 11:30a for a dynamic book discussion and a brown bag luncheon. RSVP via email to conflict@kennesaw.edu

We have several open house dates available for the M.S. in Conflict Management program. Join us in person or virtually! 
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Please sign-up for what you will be bringing to our picnic on March 15th by clicking here.
Mediation videos are now available ONLINE for trainers who wish to use role-play videos in their workshops. Scenarios include small claims, spousal support, child support, parenting plans, and hidden assets in divorce. Available pricing includes 6 week and 2-year access.
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