Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies PATHS v Teaching emotional

Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS) v Teaching emotional control and understanding (Connolly et al. 25 -26)

What makes PATHS successful? v. Type of program v. Suitable for population v. Prior planning v. Integration into curriculum v. Management v. Sustainability (Connolly et al. 31 -32)

PATHS at the University Level v. More challenging: v“ 2 in 3 16 -25 year olds have no meaningful conversation[s] with the other tradition” (Mc. Ilwaine) v. Interfaith Leadership

“Love is stronger than fear, hate, and history” (Van Dyke)

Peace in the University Setting v Dr. Oya Ozkanca Political Science and International Studies v Dr. Rachel Finley. Bowman Social Studies Education v. Dr. Dan Chen Political Science and Asian Studies

Building Peace Dr. Ozkanca: v. Set rules v. Emphasize professionalism v. Communication and empathy v. Influence of culture Dr. Finely-Bowman: v Vulnerability breeds insecurity and conflict

“Silence is the welcome mat for hate” (Van Dyke) Dr. Chen: v. Safe environment v. Students willing to converse v. Acknowledge legitimacy of grievances and feelings Dr. Finley-Bowman: v“open culture of learning” vculturally responsive individuals vinitiating a conversation vdeepening the conversation

CORE/ “Gen-eds” v Insufficient exposure v Difficult to engage students (Dursun-Ozkanca) v Mere requirements v More substantial if it was embedded in disciplines” (Chen)

“Hate is not an act of strength; it is an act of fear” (Van Dyke) vrestructure schools vpeace education vsafe, educational environments

Thank you for your time! Special Consideration to: v Professor Jonathan Rudy (Peacemaker-in-Residence) of Elizabethtown College v Dr. David Kenley and Kay Wolf (Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking) v Dr. Finley-Bowman, Dr. Dan Chen, and Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca of Elizabethtown College v Parents and Friends for their compassion and assistance

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