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Getting Ready for New Orleans!
A Message from the Chair
Special points of in-
terest:
Panel List at NCA
PCCD Panels & Sessions at
NCA
Selected Recent Publications
Position Openings
Funding Opportunities
In This Newsletter
Getting Ready for
New Orleans: A
Message from the
Chair
1
Introducing the
PCCD Newsletter
2
PCCD Panels at
NCA
2
Recent Publica-
tions
5
Calls for Submis-
sions
6
Funding Oppor-
tunities
8
Training & Semi-
nars
10
Position An-
nouncements
12
Organizations of
Interest
18
Fall 2011 Volume 1, Issue 1
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Hello!
The 97th National Communication Conven-
tion is quickly approaching, and I am excited
for our division to be gathering again. This
year, in addition to our business meeting, we
will be sponsoring ten panels. Five additional
panels will be co-sponsored with the conven-
tion theme group, ―Voice.‖ Regardless of
what area of peace and conflict communication you are studying, there should be a panel
for everyone.
We have four papers featured in our top paper panel, each provides a unique insight into peace and conflict studies. While Kathleen J. Krone and Sarah Steimel explore how inter-
cultural conflict is negotiated between Chinese and American managers, Stephanie No-
rander and Courtney E. Cole discuss how focus of gender in peace and conflict work con-
ducted by a U.S.- based organization in Sierra Leone and a Swedish-based organization
located in a several different regions. Rachel A. Stohr takes a rhetorical approach and
draws upon feminist critiques of liberalism to reimagine citizenship, and Elaine M. Wong,
Michael Haselhuhn, and Laura Kray examine the motivations behind counternarratives to
draw conclusions on how to encourage a generation that favors narratives over counternar-
ratives in the negotiation process.
For the Peace and Conflict Communication Division, this year‘s theme of ―Voice‖ is of
vital importance. Regardless of whether we are studying an individual‘s voice in an inter-
personal conflict or a group‘s voice in an international interaction, hearing each side of a
dispute is necessary to promoting civic discourse and resolving conflict. Without the pres-
ence of voice, we lose that which is sacred about our field and specifically our division.
Best of luck in your preparation for the conference, and I look forward to seeing you in
New Orleans!
-Merci
Merci Decker
Peace and Conflict Communication Division Chair
University of Memphis
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PCCD Panels at NCA
Thursday, November 17th
Facilitating Voice in Restorative Justice
12:30 PM -1:45 PM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Balcony J - Fourth Floor Restorative justice interventions represent a unique approach to enacting justice that fore-
grounds the importance of respectful dialogue between individuals or groups in the midst of
hurtful or difficult situations. This session explores the practices, processes, and problems of
facilitating and enacting restorative justice at the organizational, societal, and international
levels. These papers highlight the voices of facilitators and how those voices shape the multi
-vocal processes of restorative justice.
Giving Voice to Peacebuilding in Communication: An Interactive Roundtable
3:30 PM -4:45 PM
Thu, 11/17: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Galvez - Fifth Floor
This interactive roundtable focuses on peacebuilding, which can be viewed as a long-term
commitment to a process of transforming relationships and resources, including structures
and institutions, so they are oriented toward sustainable peace and justice. We believe that
communication scholars and practitioners who study culture and communication, who ex-
amine situated conduct in conflict, and who critique the impact of competing histories, insti-
tutional discourses and policies in conflict, are well positioned to contribute to the study and
practice of peacebuilding. Our session will revolve around an interactive discussion that is
based on position papers that have been circulated prior to the conference. Each position
paper addresses a key question about peacebuilding in communication. Audience participa-
tion will be encouraged.
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Introducing the PCCD Newsletter
Welcome to the first edition of the PCCD Newsletter! During
the Division‘s last business meeting in San Francisco, the
prospect of having a newsletter that caters to the interests of
PCCD members was raised. As we chatted subsequently, we
began to envision a letter that not only updates members on
one another‘s accomplishments but also helps us to find re-
sources that can further our many and diverse interests. We
wanted a letter that was both informative and useful. This letter is the first step along that
journey.
―Pax‖ is a creation of a number of people working hard behind the scenes to bring you infor-
mation that we hope will advance your professional pursuits. In the two editions published
yearly, you will find information on the upcoming conference, research opportunities, calls
for manuscripts, grant opportunities, training resources, colleague‘s recent publications,
news and notes from your fellow Division members, and much more. We‘re excited about
the advent of this letter, and hope that it is a useful resource for you.
If you have information to share, please feel free to send that along to the newsletter editor
(Greg Paul) at [email protected].
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Friday, November 18th
Making Sure Every Voice is Heard: Mediation Through Different Means
8:00 AM -9:15 AM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Balcony J - Fourth Floor Mediation is often needed regardless of whether the participants are online or in an organiza-
tion. These diverse situations often call for innovative approaches. By examining new per-
spectives in mediation, the panelists give us additional insights into resolving conflict in new
settings.
The Many Voices of Conflict Resolution: New Insights into Complex Language Choices
9:30 AM -10:45 AM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Balcony J - Fourth Floor Resolution of conflict is voiced in various ways. Those involved with conflict experience
more complex interactions than simple settlement/non-settlement or adversarial frameworks
describe. Studying complexity of language in relationships and mediation gives us a more
complete picture of the relationship as a whole. Focusing on these complexities, presenters
share unique perspectives on communication choices of irony, resilience, restoration, and sto-
rytelling that can lead to turning points in the conflict process. Discussion will focus on new
insights for approaching conflict resolution and analyzing conflict communication.
Voices of War: Examining the Rhetorical Functions of Presidential and Protest Rhetoric
11:00 AM -12:15 PM
Sheraton New Orleans
Room: Salon 829 - Eighth Floor
The early 21st century, like much of the 20th, has been dominated by American presidential
action related to foreign military engagement. The justifications, language, and policy outlines
of American presidents related to military action have represented a unique consistency during
that period. Yet, the panel also considers the fact that the 21st century requires a globally en-
gaged American president, as the implications to US actions reverberate worldwide. The
emerging citizen uprising in the Middle East in the midst of an enhanced outline of US foreign
engagement creates a fresh landscape for the surfacing of political voices. Therefore, this
panel examines a variety of different rhetorical actions that have shaped presidential and pro-
test "voices" of war.
Voice in International Security: On Diplomacy and Propaganda, Convergent Communi-
cation in Peace and Conflict through Operators, Scholars, Public Servants, and Private
Sector Practitioners
11:00 AM -12:15 PM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Mardi Gras B - Third Floor
The popular uprising in Egypt indisputably demonstrates convergence in communication,
from rhetoric through propaganda to diplomacy, and across media including Web2.0 plat-
forms. Voices now echo through Web 2.0 electrons from Wisconsin to Tripoli. Likewise
clamor can be heard from pronouncements of nations such as China, and non-state actors like
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PCCD Panels at NCA (Cont.)
Note: All images used are free and open to the public. The use of the NCA logo is used with permission.
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PCCD Panels at NCA (Cont.)
our homegrown Jared Loughner, and someone else's Arid Uka, suspect in the March 2011
shootings at Frankfurt Airport. This cross-disciplinary panel examines voice in international
security.
Identifying the Available Means of Persuasion: Using Rhetoric to Make Sense of Con-
flict
12:30 PM -1:45 PM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Balcony J - Fourth Floor
Regardless of where you look conflict can be found everywhere. However, often times when
we encounter martyrs, genocide, shootings, and religion we are left overwhelmed by the
hostility that exists. Through the use of a rhetorical lens, the panelists dissect the discord.
Nurturing Voices of Civility and Compassion
12:30 PM -1:45 PM
Sheraton New Orleans
Room: Salon 828 - Eighth Floor How can we engage students and one another to foster inner and outer peace and civil inter-
action? This panel provides options for teaching effective civil and compassionate commu-
nication in a variety of classes. Each panelist will present an overview of the goals and pur-
pose of her class, as well as a more in-depth demonstration of a sample assignment or exer-
cise, providing an opportunity for dialogue about the purposes and pleasures of civil and
compassionate communication.
Saturday, November 19th
The Revolution Might Be Televised: Examining the Influence of Media Outlets on Po-
litical Conflicts
9:30 AM -10:45 AM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Balcony J - Fourth Floor The rise of media has had a profound influence over the way in which we receive and per-
ceive communication. Drawing from media types that range from cellular phones to newspa-
pers to television, this panel explores the role played by these mediums in times of conflict.
Voices for Peace in the Middle East and South Africa
12:30 PM -1:45 PM
Sheraton New Orleans
Room: Rhythms III - Second Floor
This program inludes ethnographic, narrative, multimeda and interpersonal analyses of find-
ing a voice--through the processes of storytelling, artistic and activist performances, forgive-
ness, and reconciliation--for peacebuilding in the Middle East and South Africa.
Top Four Papers in Peace and Conflict Communication
2:00 PM -3:15 PM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Balcony J - Fourth Floor
The top papers of the Peace and Conflict Division.
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Kulich, S. J. & Prosser, M.H.(Eds.) (forthcoming). Values dimensions across cultures. Inter-
cultural research Vol. 5. Shanghai, China: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press.
Kulich, S.J. & Prosser, M.H. (Eds.) (in press). Values frameworks at the theoretical crossroads
of culture. Intercultural research, Vol. 4. Shanghai, China: Shanghai Foreign Language Educa-
tion Press.
Li, M. & Prosser, M.H. (in press). Communicating interculturally. Beijing, China: Higher
Education Press.
Najjar, O. (2011). ‗Emergent Structure‘ in the Abu Ghraib Political Cartoons of Emad Hajjaj
in a News Context. The International Journal of the Image, 1.
Najjar, O. (2010). Media policy and law in Egypt and Jordan: Continuities and changes. In
Kai Hafez (Ed.).Arab media: Power and weakness. New York: Continuum.
Ni, L., & Wang, Q. (2011). Anxiety and uncertainty management in an intercultural setting:
The impact on organization-public relationships. Journal of Public Relations Research, 23,
269-301.
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Recent Publications
Peace and Conflict Communication Division Business Meeting
3:30 PM -4:45 PM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Balcony J - Fourth Floor
Sunday, November 20th
Speaking in Harmony: Using Cultural Differences to Understand Conflict
9:30 AM -10:45 AM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Preservation Hall 3 - Second Floor
Variations in communication styles whether from a singular culture or multiple countries of-
ten creates tension. Resolving these differences often must move beyond favoring one ap-
proach. This panel considers various perspectives in the peace building process in order to
incorporate multiple voices.
Giving Voice to Practice and Reflection in Mediation Work
11:00 AM -12:15 PM
New Orleans Marriott
Room: Preservation Hall 1 - Second Floor This session focuses on the important communication process of giving voice in mediation
work. Particularly, the range of paper topics highlights the dynamic nature of using practice
and reflection to strengthen voices in conflict mediation in both planning and engaging proc-
ess. Each of the papers provides empirical analysis of reflections to improve the mediation
practice environment from beginner experiences, to preparing for challenging cases, to man-
aging difficult messages, to assessing key elements of transformative mediation processes.
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PCCD Panels at NCA (Cont.)
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Calls For Submissions
Call for Papers
Arab Revolution Conference (17-18 March, Melbourne) - This conference is a welcome
opportunity to revisit the Arab revolution on its first anniversary. The fall of the government
in Tunisia in January 2011 was soon followed by the departure of President Hosni Mubarak
in Egypt. The popular uprising spread rapidly to other Arab states, threatening entrenched
regimes and the status quo. This popular uprising has challenged authoritarian rule and high-
lighted the widespread desire for political accountability and responsible government. Yet it
may be premature to celebrate the 'Arab Spring' as heralding democracy to the region. De-
mocracy in the Middle East remains a difficult and long-term project. http://
asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/conferences/middle_east_in_revolt
Call for Papers
Women’s Organisations and Female Activists in the Aftermath of the First World
War: Moving Across Borders The aim of this conference is to explore major comparative
themes such as citizenship, suffrage, nationalism, and women's desire to respond to extremes
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Paul, G. D. (in press). ―We Must Not Think Evil of This Man‖: A case study of Amish and
English Forgiveness. Communication Quarterly.
Prosser, M.H. (2010). Barach Obama: Culturally transformational identities and accommon-
dations. In X. Dai and S. J. Kulich (Eds). Identity and Intercultural Communication: I. Theo-
retical and Contextual Construction. Shanghai, China: Shanghai Foreign Language Education
Press.
Prosser, M.H. (2010). Contemporary Chinese youth: Language and cullture. In O. Leon-
tovich. Ed. Chinese Linguoculture in the Modern Global World. (Volgograd, Russia: Pere-
mena Press.
Prosser, M.H. (2010). Foreword. In X. Dai and S.J. Kulich (Eds.). Identity and Intercultural
Communication : Contextual Applications. Intercultural Research, Vol. 3. Shanghai, China:
Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press.
Prosser, M.H. (in press). Universal human rights as universal values. In S. J. Kulich and
M.H. Prosser (Eds.). Values Frameworks at the Theoretical Crossroads of Culture. Intercul-
tural Research. Vol 4. Shanghai, China: Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press.
Zhang, S. & Prosser, M.H. (2010: Autumn). A comparative review: 2010 Middle East books.
Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (in Asia). 3.
Zhang, S. & Prosser, M.H. (2010). G2 languages: Chinese and English. Intercultural Re-
search, 2.
Zhang, S. & Prosser, M.H. (2011). A comparative review of three current books on China.
China Media Reports, 2.
If you would like your recent publications listed here, please email the citations to Greg
Paul at [email protected]
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Recent Publications (Cont.)
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of need in the post-war era (dislocation, internment, violence and hunger) from a national,
international and transnational perspective. It will examine the work of organisations and indi-
viduals able to move across international borders. The role of women and organisations in
bringing about reconciliation and facilitating cooperation between former enemy nations will
also be examined, as will the role of nationalist women's organisations in perpetuating dis-
courses of war and in facilitating the rise of new forms of ethno-nationalism and racial intoler-
ance (‗cultural remobilisation‘) during the period 1918-1923. Contributions are welcome from
any field or discipline, including literary and cultural studies, sociology and social anthropol-
ogy, women‘s and genderstudies, peace and war studies, as well as history itself http://
groups.yahoo.com/group/balkans/message/10617
Call for Papers
17th Annual World Convention of the Association for the Study of Nationalities (ASN) -
―The Wages of Nationhood: Conflicts, Compromises, and Costs‖ - The ASN Convention, the
most attended international and inter-disciplinary scholarly gathering of its kind, welcomes
proposals on a wide range of topics related to nationalism, ethnicity, ethnic conflict and na-
tional identity in Central Europe, the Balkans, the former Soviet Union, and Central Eurasia
(including Central Asia, the Caucasus, Turkey, China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq).
Prospective applicants can get a sense of the large thematic scope of ASN Convention papers
by looking at the 2011 Final Program, which can be accessed at http://nationalities.org/
convention/pdfs/ASN-2011-final-program-April.pdf. See ASN website for more info: http://
www.nationalities.org/index.asp
Call for Papers
University California Human Rights Initiative 1st Annual Graduate Student Symposium - Human Rights in the Aftermath considers the myriad of ways in which conflict creates a
―catastrophic complex‖ of political, legal, social, institutional, and cultural relations. This
symposium is intended to bring together human rights research and scholarship from a variety
of fields, we invite graduate students from the diverse disciplines including History, English,
Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Law, Political Science, Environmental Justice, Interna-
tional Studies, American Studies, and Cultural Studies to submit abstracts. http://
humanrightsinitiative.ucdavis.edu/about/graduate-student-symposium-human-rights-in-the-
aftermath/
Call for Papers
Conference: Narratives of Peace, 1854-1914 - This interdisciplinary conference offers the
opportunity to examine narratives of peace and the ways in which they were deployed in the
period leading up to the First World War. The conference will build on the burgeoning body
of scholarly work on peace movements in Britain and Europe, addressing questions of the
interaction of ideology and form, content and context in the imagination of peace. We wel-
come papers from across the humanities analysing any aspect of the productions and represen-
tations of British peace movements in the period between the beginning of the Crimean War
and the beginning of the First World War: from political speeches, songs or demonstrations to
the stories, poems, essays and images that contributed to anti-war movements. http://www.h-
net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=187942
Call for Papers
Journal of International Relations Research - Issue 1: Terrorism and Violence JIRR wel-
come submissions focusing on individual and group level explanations for the trend of those
who engage in terrorism and violence. Be it on an empirical, philosophical or theoretical basis,
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Calls For Submissions (Cont.)
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Selected Grants, Fellowships, and Funding Opportunities
Visiting Fellowships in Human Rights
Human Rights Consortium at the School of Advanced Study, University of Lon-
don invites applications for the Visiting Fellowships in Human Rights. Visiting Fellowships
in Human Rights are granted for a period ranging from one to three months. Fellows are
expected to help develop the activities of the Human Rights Consortium at the School by
presenting at a conference or seminar or contributing to a publication, and to pursue their
own research. Office space, access to computing and printing facilities and a library card are
provided. http://www.sas.ac.uk/index.php?id=884&tx_ttnews[tt_news]
=704&cHash=7f681fdbd7454b657518f268ee6404b7&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_mediu
m=twitter
Visiting Research Fellowships
The Kroc Institute’s Visiting Research Fellows Program seeks to bring outstanding
scholars focused on peace research to the University of Notre Dame during each academic
year. Fellows conduct research related to an existing Institute emphasis while fully partici-
pating in the life of the Institute. http://kroc.nd.edu/research/visiting-research-fellowships
For the 2012-13 academic year, the Institute particularly seeks applications from candidates
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JIRR ascribes no preferred method; our only stipulation is for quality and originality of the
contribution. Examining the dynamics of counter-terrorism bodies should also be consid-
ered, as should the media coverage and aspects of public debate, philosophy and response.
Articles that represent comprehensive academic research into terrorism and violence are
most welcome, be they in the guise of chapters of forthcoming works that read well as stand
-alone pieces or as purposefully structured journal articles contesting issues in the field.
Polemics are intended to be shorter essays designed to be countenances to work authored
previously or critical and controversial pieces designed to raise questions and shape future
debate. We also welcome entertaining reviews of relevant books, film and other media that
speaks to IR debates on terrorism and violence.
www.journalofinternationalrelationsresearch.com
Call for Papers
The International Affairs Journal of George Mason University - TABLET, The Interna-
tional Affairs Journal of George Mason University seeks submissions on international af-
fairs, economics, history, art, conflict analysis and resolution, sociology, anthropology, cul-
tural studies, global health, engineering, urban studies, etc. The Journal evaluates submis-
sions on scholarly work, and selects essays based on great arguments rather than particular
ideologies. In addition to publishing undergraduate and graduate submissions, the Journal
also features the works of noted public figures and scholars, through guest essays and dia-
logues. TABLET is published twice annually, with issues published every fall and spring.
TABLET welcomes any submission that is related to any international topic from all disci-
plines. The journal accepts two kinds of submissions related to international topics: essays
and photographs.http://api.ning.com/
files/0hLxwbZqrssP18kW3Woczgfu9qa3*nGpLUKxlPsEqBIl4nbLgP*qMqRV1fBfejhUJy
WoE0mxJSIEUtJvfbN0Fg__/FALL_2011_CALL_for_PAPERS.pdf
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Calls For Submissions (Cont.)
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whose research focuses on the following topics: Peace Processes; Religion, Conflict, and
Peacebuilding; International Norms and Institutions; Countering Political Repression and Vio-
lence; and Methods of Peace Research.
Fellowships
The US Institute of Peace Research has a host of funding opportunities for scholars and
graduate students. Some are annual competitions, while others change annually based on the
institute‘s current mandate. For general information, see http://www.usip.org/grants-
fellowships. Programs include the Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship Program, Peace
Scholar Dissertation Scholarships, the Annual Grant Program, the Priority Grant Program, and
other opportunities.
Fulbright Scholars Programs
Multiple programs for scholars at every level for varying periods of time. programs offer U.S.
faculty, administrators and professionals grants to lecture, conduct research in a wide variety
of academic and professional fields, or to participate in seminars. http://www.cies.org/
us_scholars/ Fulbright also offers multiple funding opportunities for U.S. institutions to host
Fulbright Visiting Scholars and professionals from abroad to lecture at U.S. colleges and uni-
versities. http://www.cies.org/Institutions/
Fellowships
The American Council for Learned Societies has a host of annual competitions for scholars
and graduate students across a wide variety of humanities related priorities. ACLS continues
to be the leading private institution supporting scholars in the humanities and related social
sciences at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels. In 2010, the Council gave over $15 million in
fellowship stipends and other awards to more than 380 scholars in the United States and
abroad. http://www.acls.org/programs/comps/
Fellowships
The Social Science Research Council has a host of annual fellowship opportunities for
scholars and graduate students. Some are annual competitions and some change year to year.
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/
International Development Fellows Program
Catholic Relief Services - The International Development Fellows Program's online applica-
tion for the 2012-2013 cycle is now available. Catholic Relief Services' International Develop-
ment Fellows Program (IDFP) gives people who are interested in a career in international re-
lief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain exposure
to our programs. Each year, CRS places approximately 25 Fellows with our country programs
overseas. Assignments are for one year, typically starting at the end of July. Specific job re-
sponsibilities vary greatly from one country to another depending on the country program's
focus (Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, Education, Microfinance, or a combination of
these). The goal of the IDFP is to place Fellows in positions where they can draw on their
previous education and work experience, while broadening their skills. Many of our fellow-
ships lead to regular positions with Catholic Relief Services. http://crs.org/about/careers/
fellowships/
US Department of State Internship & Fellowship Programs
Are you a graduate and post-graduate student who wants the chance to impact the world? The
U.S. Department of State offers a number life-changing internships, fellowships and programs
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Funding Opportunities (Cont.)
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Funding Opportunities (Cont.)
in Washington, D.C. and abroad. Many programs offer salary and benefits. Find out which
program is right for you http://careers.state.gov/students/which-program-is-right-for-you
Internships/fellowships
Institute for Humane Studies - The Institute for Humane Studies was founded in 1961 and
supports students who value individual liberty. IHS offers the following programs:
IHS Journalism Internship Program: Paid journalism internships for talented
writers who support free markets, individual rights and peace. Opportunities at non-
profit newsrooms, major media networks, newspapers, and new media sites. Appli-
cants may also apply for funding for internships secured on their own. Info:
www.TheIHS.org/journalism
Public Policy Internships: Paid summer internships at more than 100 think tanks
and policy organizations across the US. A comprehensive program that includes
two career workshops in Washington, DC, and weekly lectures by academics and
policy professionals. Professional guidance on writing policy pieces and interview-
ing. Stipend plus housing and travel assistance. Info: www.TheIHS.org/
publicpolicy
Humane Studies Fellowships: Awards of up to $15,000 for graduate students and
outstanding undergraduates pursuing academic careers whose work advances a free
society. Recent award winners are studying topics such as the relationship between
utopianism and liberalism and the concept of civility in 17th Century Anglo-
American political thought. Info: www.TheIHS.org/hsf
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Trainings & Seminars
Training Programs
Established in 1999, UNM's Ombuds/Dispute Resolution Services for Faculty provides
consultation and mediation services to faculty seeking assistance with managing conflicts
they encounter in their work experience. ODR also offers no-charge 36-hour mediation
training to UNM faculty, and sponsors workshops each semester. ODR's guiding standard is
resolution at the least adversarial level. The program has received commendations from the
State of NM for its work.
UNM's Graduate and Professional Student Association, in consort with the Office of Gradu-
ate Studies, is exploring development of an ombuds program to address graduate student
needs, and the ODR programs for Faculty and for Staff are serving as informal guides in this
effort. For information on the program and conflict resolution resources, please visit the
ODR website: http://ombudsfac.unm.edu
The Duncum Center is offering a Basic Mediation Training at the end of October. The
training will occur from October 26-28 and November 1-2, 2011 from 8am—5pm with a
lunch break from noon—1 pm. It will take place at the Duncum Center of Conflict Resolu-
tion in Abilene, TX. There is a registration fee of $600. CEUs awarded to participants
37.25 Hours, 2.35 Ethics Hours. The course counts toward MCLE, PHR, LPC, and LMFT credits. For more information and to sign up, please go to: www.acu.edu/conflict
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Conference Announcement
Violence Against Women in Peace and War - Women's International League for Peace
and Freedom (WILPF) - Date: 23 November 2011. Leicester Women's International League
for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) invites you to this conference to critically explore the inter-
sections of violence against women both in times of peace and conflict. It will focus nationally
and internationally and aims to build on debates amongst feminists, academics and activists.
The starting point is the recognition that violence against women exists at different levels and
from the local to the global. The conference marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender
Violence with this years‘ theme – From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let‘s Chal-
lenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women! Keynote speaker: Cynthia Cockburn -
Academic, Researcher, Feminist, Activist. http://www.ukwilpf.org/violence-against-women-in
-peace-and-war
Workshops in Peace & Conflict
The Public Conversations Project‘s unique, experiential workshops equip people from all
fields with knowledge, skills and tools for preventing and transforming deep conflict. This
fall, we are offering five workshops in different locales around the nation, each at an afford-
able cost. Whether you‘re experiencing this approach for the first time or adding to your skill
set as a seasoned professional, our workshops offer powerful learning opportunities. PCP's
work is grounded in the belief that better communication and relationships are critical to long-
lasting amelioration of conflicts that involve identities, core values, and worldviews. PCP has
adopted ideas and practices from family therapy and other disciplines to enhance communica-
tion and reduce destructive conflict. Dialogue transforms communication and relationships in
ways that make other kinds of change possible. In many conflicts, action can not be taken
without first improving mutual understanding and relationships and reducing stereotyping and
demonization. Dialogue can lay the groundwork for making decisions or significant collabora-
tive actions.
http://www.publicconversations.org/content/new-pod
Development Seminars
National Peace Academy offers multiple opportunities to enrich one‘s scholarship and peda-
gogy as well as earn certificates in Peace & Conflict related areas. http://
www.nationalpeaceacademy.us/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Archived Webcast Online Now
Women's Political Participation – Making Gender Equality in Politics a Reality
Watch the archived webcast of the Women's Political Participation – Making Gender Equality
in Politics a Reality discussion presented at the 66th session of the UN General Assembly in
New York. At the 66th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, women political
leaders made a strong call for increasing women‘s political participation and decision-making
across the world. Stressing that women‘s participation is essential in all contexts — during
peace, through conflict and post-conflict, and during political transitions — the leaders signed
on to a joint statement, as a call to action, with concrete recommendations on ways to advance
women‘s political participation. http://www.unwomen.org/events/26/women%E2%80%99s-
political-participation-making-gender-equality-in-politics-a-reality/
Workshop: Reporting in Crisis Zones
Columbia Journalism School –At Columbia University in New York, an intensive three-day
program on working effectively and safely in volatile situations.Most hostile environment
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training for journalists deals with ducking crossfire and kidnappers. This training, led
by Judith Matloff, adjunct professor at the Columbia Journalism School, and Bruce Shapiro,
executive director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, will instead discuss how to
avoid unnecessary peril, with careful preparations before, during and after assignments.
http://dartcenter.org/calendar/all/201111#event-3043
Seminars, Training Courses & related events through USIP
The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding is the educa-
tion and training arm of the United States Institute of Peace. The Academy offers practitio-
ner-oriented courses at the Institute‘s headquarters in Washington and elsewhere, conducts
conflict management workshops and training in conflict zones abroad, and makes many of
its courses and other resources available online to professionals, teachers, and students
around the world. http://www.usip.org/education-training/domestic/academy-international-
conflict-management-and-peacebuilding
International Center on Non-Violent Conflict
offers courses and information on non-violent conflict and strategies. Also accepts solicita-
tion for funding from groups who run non-violent conflict training workshops and projects.
http://www.nonviolent-conflict.com/
Fellowship for reconciliation
FOR's Vision: We envision a world of justice, peace, and freedom. It is a revolutionary
vision of a beloved community where differences are respected, conflicts are addressed non-
violently, oppressive structures are dismantled, and where people live in harmony with the
earth, nurtured by diverse spiritual traditions that foster compassion, solidarity, and recon-
ciliation.
FOR's Mission: FOR seeks to replace violence, war, racism, and economic injustice with
nonviolence, peace, and justice. We are an interfaith organization committed to active non-
violence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical change. We educate, train,
build coalitions, and engage in nonviolent and compassionate actions locally, nationally, and
globally. http://forusa.org/
Jobs, internships, etc.
http://forusa.org/getinvolved/jobs.html
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Academic Jobs
TENURE TRACK JOB OPENING: COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE The Department of Communication Studies at the University of San Diego: Open-rank,
tenure-line position in the area of communication and social justice. Subject areas empha-
sized - communication & social movements, communication & civic engagement, and/or
political communication & public interest. Areas of specialization may include social jus-
tice issues such as: global media & free speech; rhetoric of social movements; human rights;
communicating in times of conflict; and strategic communication for development and/or
social change. The successful candidate will teach several courses within the department's
current curriculum, such as introductory communication courses, international media, media
& conflict, and/or political communication, as well as new courses devoted to the candi-
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date's areas of expertise.
http://www.sandiego.edu/cas/commstudies/news_detail.php/?_focus=39268
Associate Professor & Director of Civic Engagement
The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University invites applications
from interdisciplinary scholars to help design and direct civic engagement initiatives across
the curriculum. The position is a non-tenure track but renewable contract line at the associate
professor level, and includes all the rights of full-time faculty in the Gallatin School. The Di-
rector will have a significant role in helping to shape how our faculty and students incorporate
non-classroom learning experiences including community-based research, service-learning,
community projects and other kinds of civic engagement into their teaching and education,
and in developing the ways in which this new position will advance the academic and out-
reach aims of the School. The ideal candidate will combine a scholarly approach with a com-
mitment to practice and an interest in program development. The candidate's field of academic
expertise is open, although the ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong record of research,
teaching, and institution building, whether in academic settings, non-profits, NGOs, or com-
munity organizations. We look for a faculty member who will be able to teach a specific area
of research as well as a variety of related interdisciplinary courses, in addition to creating and
coordinating civic engagement initiatives and building bridges to our core areas of interdisci-
plinary study. https://www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?
time=1317766688089
Tenure track job opening
The program in Peace and Justice Studies at Wellesley College is seeking outstanding can-
didates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level, with expertise in conflict
resolution and in gender-based approaches to questions of peace and justice. The successful
candidate's annual four-course teaching program will include sections of our introductory
course, a mid-level course in conflict resolution, and upper-level courses on specific topics
related to the candidate's research. Qualifications include: doctorate in hand; significant pub-
lished work; significant teaching experience. Materials should be submitted through our
online application system athttps://career.wellesley.edu. (The online application will request
names/email addresses so that recommenders or dossier services may submit the letters di-
rectly.) If circumstances make it impossible to submit any materials through our application
site, please email us at working(at)wellesley.edu.
Tenure track Job opening
The Peace and Conflict Studies Program (P-CON) at Colgate University invites applica-
tions for a tenure-stream position in Peace and Conflict Studies at the rank of assistant profes-
sor, to begin Fall 2012. We seek a person with field-based research focusing on the intersec-
tion of international human rights, human security, and contemporary conflicts. Now in its
fifth decade, P-CON focuses on reflexive and critical analyses of modern and contemporary
conflict. We seek applications from candidates in anthropology, geography or a relevant inter-
disciplinary field; we will consider applications from scholars in history, sociology, area stud-
ies, comparative politics and international political economy with appropriate field-based re-
search. Completion of PhD is expected prior to or shortly after the date of hire. The successful
candidate will combine sophisticated methodological and theoretical approaches with a record
of scholarship on violent conflict and competing rights claims, including normative human
rights initiatives such as Responsibility to Protect (R2P) or other rights frameworks (socio-
cultural, economic, indigenous, land or resource rights, etc.). Professional experience in hu-
man rights and conflict monitoring/advocacy will be considered highly relevant. Empirical
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grounding in a particular conflict history, region, or transnational system is essential. Prefer-
ence will be given to candidates with expertise in South Asia, Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan
Africa or fieldwork involving transregional connections and human rights norms and chal-
lenges.
Senior appointment in Peace Studies
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a senior appointment in Peace Studies. In this search, the Kroc Insti-
tute seeks a highly productive and visible scholar-teacher in the peace research field. Full
professor candidates must have a sustained record of excellence in research and teaching.
Associate professor candidates must show a level of excellence in research and teaching that
would soon merit promotion to full professor. The ideal candidate would have a research
profile in the area of international norms and institutions for peace, justice and human
rights. Specialties in international law or ethics; strategic peacebuilding and peacekeep-
ing; global governance concerns, including the United Nations, the International Criminal
Court, etc. are welcome. Secondary but important areas include methods of peace re-
search, gender and peace, and peace education pedagogy.
http://kroc.nd.edu/node/906
Open rank appointment in Gender & Peace Studies
The Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a faculty appointment in Gender and Peace Studies. Rank and disci-
pline are open; the appointment will be made in partnership with the appropriate department.
The ideal candidate would possess expertise in gender and/or feminist approaches to central
questions in peace and conflict research, and in strategic peacebuilding. Research specialties
might include: 1) the differential effects of violent conflict on gender roles and identities; 2)
the influence of gender on peace processes and conceptions of sustainable peace; 3) anthro-
pological, historical, sociological and/or theological approaches to gender, peace activism
and social movements. While not necessary, experience in field research and/or peacebuild-
ing practice, and the willingness to engage students in such activities, would be an additional
asset for candidates for this position. Full professor candidates must have a sustained record
of excellence in research and teaching. Associate professor candidates must show a level of
excellence in research and teaching that would soon merit promotion to full professor. Assis-
tant professor candidates must show promise of steady progress toward tenure. The Univer-
sity particularly seeks applications from minorities, women, Catholics, and those who are
attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
http://kroc.nd.edu/node/917
Program Administrator
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service seeks a Program Administrator - The
Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) is accepting applications for the position
of Program Administrator for the graduate program in Global Human Development (GHD),
a new master‘s degree program in SFS. The Program Administrator will be the primary ad-
ministrator for GHD, managing all critical administrative operations of the program, includ-
ing financial operations, human resource coordination, facilities management, and communi-
cations. During the 2011-2012 academic year, the GHD Interim Director and staff will be
focused on establishing the curriculum, courses, faculty, and co-curricular components of
the program; publicizing the program and recruiting students; and establishing the adminis-
trative infrastructure for the program to receive the first students in September 2012. Appli-
cants for the Program Administrator position should possess a bachelor's degree in a related
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field, at least 3 years of closely related professional experience, and a strong interest in inter-
national topics. http://www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/
job_description.cfm?CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20110821
Coordinator of Academic Programs
Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service seeks a coordinator of academic pro-
grams - The Coordinator of Academic Programs is the primary academic administrator for the
graduate program in Global Human Development. Responsibitites include managing all aca-
demic and recruitment operation of the program, and assisting the Interim Director. http://
www12.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_description.cfm?
CategoryID=7&RequestNo=20110822
NGO & Field Related Jobs & Opportunities
Research Assistant(s) needed in Maryland, full time for innovative research project on
mediation/ADR
Research Assistant(s): The Center for Conflict Resolution at Salisbury University (Salisbury,
MD) and Community Mediation Maryland (Glen Burnie, MD) are hiring three (3) Research
Assistants for a term of eighteen (18) months to conduct behavioral observation and survey
research across Maryland. Both organizations are non-profits committed to providing conflict
resolution and mediation services throughout the state of Maryland. The focus of this project
is to analyze the costs, benefits, and effectiveness of ADR in the Maryland Judiciary, and will
be the most comprehensive study of court-based mediation to date. Research Assistants will
be based out of the Salisbury or Glen Burnie office, depending on their geographic location,
and will travel extensively throughout Maryland. http://
www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/forum/topics/research-assistant-s-needed-in-maryland
Program Director, DC
The Connect U.S. Fund - The Connect U.S. Fund is seeking to hire a Program Director
to manage the Fund‘s climate change operations and grantmaking, supervise Fund activities
on international financial and trade issues, and assist the organization in the development of its
overall strategic direction. The Connect U.S. Fund is a small team of foreign policy advocates
working to build relationships among diverse actors and deliver targeted asks to policymakers.
Our current program includes advocacy in four key areas: nuclear nonproliferation, climate
change, international financial and trade reform, and human rights. Through a program of
grantmaking and operations which foster stronger collaboration and advocacy among NGOs
active on these issues, the Connect U.S. Fund seeks to advance responsible U.S. global en-
gagement in an increasingly interdependent world. http://connectusfund.org/resources/
program-director
Director, Jewish Social Justice Roundtable
Jewish Social Justice Roundtable is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated profes-
sional to serve in the newly created position of Director. With primary responsibility for over-
seeing and facilitating all of the work of this growing coalition, the Director will bring to-
gether leaders from the diverse partner organizations, set ambitious goals in partnership with
those leaders, and manage the work of the coalition to reach those goals. This is a unique op-
portunity to impact a growing movement in partnership with national leaders, at a moment
where there is unprecedented momentum towards establishing a concrete and powerful unified
Jewish social justice movement. The Jewish Social Justice Roundtable is a newly emerging
coalition of Jewish social justice organizations working together to establish a unified and
powerful Jewish social justice movement. The Roundtable was first convened in 2009, and is
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the result of discussions of Jewish social justice leaders over the past 15 years. The Roundta-
ble is continuing and expanding its work by convening an even broader range of partner
organizations, and increasing the capacity of those organizations to take on shared cam-
paigns through trainings, common messaging and collaborative working groups. The Round-
table is committed to advancing its vision that social justice, animated by Jewish tradition
and values, will become a core expression of Jewish life. http://www.socialedge.org/
features/job-listings/archive/2011/09/29/director-jewish-social-justice-roundtable
Grants Manager
The IRC is seeking a Grants Manager in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The primary scope of the
Grants Manager (GM) is ensuring donor compliance with all grants in his/her portfolio.
Additionally, the GM will assist in the development of donor proposals, monthly, quarterly
and annual reports, and assist in program design, program implementation and monitoring &
evaluation. The GM is expected to contribute to the harmonization of approaches, grant
management systems and procedures, and programwide strategies for implementation. The
IRC responded to the earthquake of January 12, 2010 with a focus on the immediate needs
of the affected and displaced population in and around Port-Au-Prince (PaP). The program
has since transitioned from an emergency response to a country mission, with the overall
objective of accompanying Haiti towards its reconstruction and development phase. How-
ever, the IRC will maintain the capacity to respond to emergencies, namely in the hurricane
season. The current program sectors in Haiti are: gender-based violence, protection, child
and youth protection and development, economic recovery and development and environ-
mental health. Currently, IRC has offices in Port-au-Prince and Petit Goâve. http://
tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=7440
Executive Project Manager
Peace Alliance - Wash, DC - The Peace Alliance, an organization focused on mobilizing
support for US government peacebuilding policies seeks an Executive Project Manager to
work in Washington, DC. The role will involve championing and expanding our develop-
ment and fundraising program, supporting operations in our local DC office, organizing in-
terns, as well as helping oversee and guide our programs and work plan. Experience in team
management, coalition building, fundraising, public relations and administrative oversight is
important. Part or full time hours depending on needs and salary. Check out our website at
www.thepeacealliance.org for more information. Must be organized, self motivated, mature
and inspired by the opportunity to grow nonviolence and peacebuilding understanding and
action in the US. Understanding of or background in this field is a plus. Minimum 2 years on
the job experience preferred. Also open to experienced retired or semi-retired professionals
who want to work part-time and make a contribution in the non-profit sector.
Program Manager
InterAction seeks Humanitarian Practice Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team,
Washington, DC – InterAction is the largest coalition of U.S.-based international nongov-
ernmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the world‘s poor and most vulnerable peo-
ple. Collectively, InterAction‘s over 196 members work in every developing country. Mem-
bers meet people halfway in expanding opportunities and supporting gender equality in edu-
cation, health care, agriculture, small business, and other areas. The U.S. public shows its
support for this work through direct contributions
to InterAction members. InterAction leverages the impact of this private support by advocat-
ing for the expansion of U.S. government investments and by insisting that policies and pro-
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grams are responsive to the realities of the world‘s poorest and most vulnerable popula-
tions.The Program Manager for Humanitarian Practice provides support and leadership
for InterAction members working on issues related to humanitarian assistance. The Manager
engages with InterAction staff, members and key USG and global partners involved in the
delivery and coordination of humanitarian responses. http://www.interaction.org/career-
opportunities#1
Witness for Peace International Team, Colombia
Join the Witness for Peace (WFP) International Team for a two year term of service. Based in
Colombia, team members design and plan participatory, experiential educational programs
that help visiting groups of U.S. citizens understand the impact of global economics and cor-
porate practices and U.S. foreign, economic and military policies in these countries. Two team
members accompany these groups during the two week visits which motivate them to return
to the U.S. to participate in campaigns that work for policies that contribute to sustainable
development. http://www.idealist.org/view/job/cM2hmh2Xkh4/?
utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
Bretheren Volunteer service
(multiple opportunities at home and abroad in many different areas. Through a Christian Men-
nonite organization, but do not have to be Christian or Mennonite to participate, and do not
engage in proselytizing or anything like that. Overseas missions for up to 3 years. Sort of like
a peace corps.)
http://www.brethren.org/site/PageServer?pagename=serve_brethren_volunteer_service
what is BVS volunteer service
http://www.brethren.org/site/PageServer?
pagename=serve_brethren_volunteer_service_WhatIs
opportunities
http://www.brethren.org/site/PageServer?
pagename=serve_brethren_volunteer_service_VolunteerOpportunitiesCategory
Atlas Corp
Atlas Corps is a completely new kind of social venture taking a new approach to facilitate international cooperation in the citizen sector. As you learn more about Atlas Corps, We
hope you find ways that you can get involved as a Partner, a Fellow, a Volunteer or
a Supporter. One of the fundamental underlining beliefs of Atlas Corps is that the problems
we face in this world are too big to ignore, too overwhelming not to work together to address.
It is our opportunity, our responsibility, to find new ways to address global issues such as pov-
erty, health, gender equity and the environment. We must accept our roles as global citizens,
and work in union to achieve a brighter tomorrow. )
What we do
http://www.atlascorps.org/what.html
Apply for volunteer service
http://www.atlascorps.org/apply.html
Volunteer/internship opportunities
http://www.atlascorps.org/volunteer.html
US citizen fellowships
Columbia
http://www.atlascorps.org/apply-to-colombia.html
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Advocacy Project
Our mission is to produce social change by helping marginalized communities claim their
rights. This is done by partnering with advocates that represent these communities. We be-
lieve strongly that change is best achieved by those who are most directly affected. The Ad-
vocacy Project relies heavily on volunteers. We recruit graduate students to serve abroad in
our fellowship program and also recruit interns for the Washington office.
In the summer of 2009, 45 Peace Fellows were deployed in the field. In addition to these
field volunteers, 17 interns from eight universities worked at AP throughout the year and
made important contributions. In the process, they gained valuable first-hand experience.
Volunteering with AP in Washington is also a recognized route to serving as a Peace http://
www.advocacynet.org/;
fellows program
http://www.advocacynet.org/page/summer2010fellowships
The Advocacy Project (AP) is looking for young professionals who relish
a challenge, can adapt to a tough working environment, and are passionate
about supporting community-based human rights advocates. AP has sent
169 Fellows to volunteer with community-based partners since the pro-
gram began in 2003. Many have told us that the experience changed their
lives.
internships and jobs
http://www.advocacynet.org/page/employment
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Organizations of Interest
Peace & Collaborative Development Network
This network is an amazingly informative and helpful source for jobs, funding opportunities,
calls for conferences, seminars and other generally interesting stuff about peace and conflict
– both professional and scholarly. I highly recommend it to any scholar or graduate student
interested in the field.
http://www.internationalpeaceandconflict.org/
Culture of Peace Initiative
http://cultureofpeace.org/
ADR Times
http://www.adrtimes.com/articles/
A source for Alternative Dispute Resolution articles, jobs, resources, etc.
Alliance for peace building:
http://www.allianceforpeacebuilding.org/
European Peace building Liaison Office:
http://www.eplo.org/
United Network of Young Peacebuilders:
http://www.unoy.org/
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Association for conflict resolution:
http://www.acrnet.org/
Catholic Peacebuilding Network:
http://cpn.nd.edu/about-cpn/
Peace & Justice Studies Association:
http://www.peacejusticestudies.org/
International Association for Conflict Management:
http://www.iacm-conflict.org/
International Peace Research Association:
http://soc.kuleuven.be/iieb/ipraweb/index.php?action=home&cat=home
Salaam Institute for Peace and Justice:
http://www.salaminstitute.org/
Transcend International:
http://www.transcend.org/
Power of peace network http://www.thepowerofpeacenetwork.com/
Human Rights Education Association databases
http://www.hrea.org/index.php?base_id=113
Siyanda Siyanda is an on-line database of gender and development materials from around the world. It
is also an interactive space where gender practitioners can share ideas, experiences and re-
sources. use their search engine for funding sources. Try “advanced search” where you can
search by type of grant, or by organization http://www.siyanda.org/
Alertnet ( database for news about humanitarian and human rights emergencies)
http://www.alertnet.org/
about alertnet
http://www.alertnet.org/aboutus/
search for humanitarian/human rights jobs
http://www.alertnet.org/thepeople/jobs/index.htm
Funders for LGBT issues
For nearly three decades, Funders for LGBTQ Issues has studied and strengthened philan-
thropy to secure LGBTQ rights and advance racial, economic and gender justice.
http://www.lgbtfunders.org/
New report on LGBT grant seeking
http://www.lgbtfunders.org/news/news.cfm?newsID=110
Transnational Foundation for Peace and future research
Foundation for peace by peaceful means.
http://www.transnational.org/Resources_Media/TNN.html
Organizations of Interest (Cont.)
Division Officers
Chair Merci Decker, University of
Memphis Vice-Chair
Garry Bailey, Abilene Christian University Vice-Chair Elect
Ian Borton, Aquinas College Secretary
Sudeshna Roy, Stephen F Austin State University
Immediate Past Chair Adolfo Garcia, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Legislative Assembly Representatives
Jessica Jameson, North Carolina State University Miriam McMullen Pastrick, Penn
State Erie
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this Division shall be to promote teaching, research and
practice by communication scholars and professional practitioners toward the understanding,
management, and resolution of disputes at all levels: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and inter-
group in personal, community, national, and international contexts.
Mission Statement: The mission of the Peace and Conflict Communication Division is to
promote, through scholarship, a greater understanding of how communication may be used
for the advancement of peace. Specifically, the Division is interested in, but not limited to,
examination of conflict resolution methods such as mediation, negotiation, and other com-
municative practices to bring an understanding between conflicting parties with the end goal
of peaceful conflict resolution. The Division seeks input from all interested practitioners and
scholars within NCA and will consider for scheduling at NCA conventions studies of com-
munication and peace using any methodology. (Bruce McKinney, October, 2001)
The John ―Sam‖ Keltner Fund was created to honor the memory of the fund‘s namesake as
the founder of the Peace and Conflict Communication Division and to recognize his work in
promoting conflict resolution through nonviolence. In connection with this fund, the Keltner
Award is given annually to the Top Student Paper submitted to the Division. This award and
the fund itself is promoted and made possible through gifts of PCCD members.
Please consider giving to the Keltner Fund. Your gift not only is a demonstration of your
commitment to the Division and Sam‘s legacy, but also is a way to support and recognize
the efforts of the next generation of scholars. To make a donation, please contact Merci
Decker at [email protected].
Thank you for your support.
The John “Sam” Keltner Fund
About The Peace & Conflict Communication Division
Please visit the PCCD website at:
http://ncapeaceandconflict.wordpress.com/
For any questions or comments about PCCD-related topics, please contact Merci Decker at
Newsletter Contributors
Editor Greg Paul, Millersville University
Contributors Amanda Feller, Pacific Lutheran University
Z. Hall
Christina Morus, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey