Conflict Information Consortium - December 2007 Newsletter
Dear HumanDHS network friends
Please find below a Conflict Information Consortium - December 2007 Newsletter.
Kind regards
Brian Ward
Colorado University
Conflict Information Consortium
Formerly Conflict Research Consortium
December 2007 Newsletter
Contents
This is the first newsletter of the University of Colorado Conflict Information Consortium,* the organization behind our two, more widely-known conflict knowledge base projects:
We want to start by reminding you about the many information resources that are available to support your training, education, and personal reference needs. The updated listing of these resources is found at the end of this newsletter for both Beyond Intractability and CRInfo.
Teaching and Learning with Conflict Information Consortium Systems (e2)(80)(932d20)A review of the many free learning materials that are available through Consortium systems.
Semiannual Fundraising Drive (e2)(80)(932d20)A request for your help in obtaining the financial support that we need to continue to offer the systems as a free public resource.
(c2)(a0)New Sponsor Program — Modeled after National Public Radio’s “Underwriter” programs, our new sponsor program will provide those who support Consortium systems with a prominent acknowledgment and link on our soon-to-be-redesigned Web pages.
FEATURE STORY (c2)(a0)The Structure of and Theory Behind Consortium Information Systems — An explanation of why Consortium information systems are structured as they are, and why we believe that they can play such an important role in efforts to promote more constructive approaches to conflict.
Next-generation CETR Systems — Information on how you can partner with the Consortium to produce conflict education and training resources focused on the specific needs of your constituents.
Conflict Frontiers — A collaborative effort to advance the field in ways which better address especially difficult conflict challenges and better promote the adoption of solutions to common problems.
Consortium Courses and Instructional Materials — Online courses (both for-credit and not-for-credit) offered through the Consortium and the University of Colorado, as well as learning materials available for use by instructors elsewhere.
Stop Fighting — A seven-step tutorial for people involved in relationship conflicts.
DETAILED LISTING (c2)(a0)Beyond Intractability available resources and information access tools.