• June 11 – 12   Pre-Conference Trainings (9AM-5PM each day)
• June 13 – 14   Main Conference (Keynotes and workshops)
• June 15 – 16   Seminar for Colleges & Universities Developing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs

• U.S. College/University Student Scholarships are available! Application Deadline April 15th. (Get application form below)
  • Student Scholarship Application (.doc)
  • Student Scholarship Awardees as of April 6th (.pdf)

Conference Program

• June 2014 Conference Program (.pdf) (updated June 5th)

June 15th – 16th, 2014 Seminar for Colleges and Universities Developing Peace and Conflict Studies Programs

• Seminar Agenda (.doc)
• Past Seminar Attendees (.doc)

Special Events

• Overview of Conference Receptions, Evening Cultural Events, and Costs (.pdf)
• Looking for Things to Do in the Washington, DC area? Click here.

Travel Information

• Map of George Mason University Center Campus – for Pre-Conference trainings, Main Conference keynotes & workshops & College & University Seminar
• Shuttle Service Schedule – TBD
• Hotel Information – The Mason Inn ($105 per night plus tax) & the Best Western ($79 per night plus tax) will be the official conference hotels. More lodging information available here. (.pdf)

Registration Information

• Conference Costs (.pdf) – Discounted rates available for college students with valid I.D. and workshop presenters.
• Register for the Conference (online)– Registration is now open! Discounts available through April 8th! Presenters and Students require a code in order to register and receive the reduced rates. Registration is non-refundable. You may substitute someone if you are not able to attend.
• Click here to Register! online.
• Questions? Email GMU at creconf@gmu.edu

Event Overview: George Mason University’s Undergraduate Program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution is partnering with schools, colleges, universities and governmental and non-governmental organizations around the globe to host the next International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) June 11th – 16th, 2014 in Fairfax, Virginia. This year’s conference focuses on culturally inclusive CRE related policies and practices that are being applied at a local level, such as within individual schools, colleges , or universities, and at a more macro level, within countries.

The 2014 conference builds upon prior conferences in 2004 – 2013 in Ohio, 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 6 of the conferences are available at : https://creducation.net/global_cre

History
This conference builds upon the following conferences and working group meetings:

• Inter-American Summit on CRE 2007,
• the International Summit on CRE, Youth and Conflict: Global Challenges – Local Strategies 2008,
• Collaboration across Fields: Implementation and Sustainability of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), CRE, Peace Education (PE), and Citizenship Education (CE) 2009,
• 3rd International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE), Building Infrastructures for Change: Innovations in Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) and Justice Initiatives (2009),
• Sustainable Regional Education Efforts for Safer More Inclusive Communities, Heredia, Costa Rica, 2010.
• 4th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE), Building Infrastructures for Change: Innovations in Conflict Resolution Education (CRE) June 2010
• 5th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE), Developing Global Citizens in Schools, Higher Education and the Community – March 2012
• 6th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education (CRE), Bridging Cultures, Education for Global Citizenship and Civic Engagement – June 2013

Questions? Please contact George Mason University at 1-703-993-1300 or e-mail Jennifer Batton, Conference Coordinator at creconf@gmu.edu