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Saturday, September 15, 2007
10:00 Welcome (breakfast provided)
10:30- 12:30 Methodology of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Small panels (1-3 alumni) moderated by a faculty member on how CA&R methodologies are being put in to practice by our alumni.
Methodology Panels:
Facilitating: When does facilitating work best? Examples of facilitation structures that work well.
Issues to consider when planning and implement facilitation.
Teaching: Tools and Modules for Teaching CA&R. Training adults in Conflict Resolution techniques.
Current state of education in CA&R. Challenges in creating CA&R curriculum.
Consulting: Market for CA&R consulting. Frameworks for establishing a consulting practice. Innovative
structures and programs.
Mediating: Where has mediation taken hold, where is it just beginning, where is it lacking? Innovation in
mediation. Developing a mediation practice or joining a mediation organization.
Research: Organizations involved in CA&R research. Innovation in research methodology.
Resources and tools for research.
12:30-2:00 Lunch (provided)
1:00- 1:30 ICAR Update “State of the Institute”
Sara Cobb, Director
Introduce ICAR Faculty and Staff
SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2007
2:00- 4:00 Sectors in Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Small panels (1-3 alumni) moderated by a faculty member on how CA&R is being applied or integrated in to
particular sectors and industries. Included here is a starting point for the types of topics that may be covered, additional
topics identified by alumni may be added.
Sector Panels:
Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Development
Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Security and Intelligence
Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Civic or Community Planning and Participation Processes
Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Public Policy and Government
Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Organizational Development
Conflict Analysis and Resolution in Education
4:00-5:30 Career Development for Conflict Resolution Workshop
Tours of the Arlington Campus and ICAR Facility
Networking Time
5:30 Reception Begins for Welcome Dinner
6:30- Welcome Dinner
* Cost: $30/$50. Please fill out the RSVP form attached.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
10:30- 12:00 Brunch with Topic Panels
Small panels (1-3 alumni) moderated by a faculty member on particular conflicts or topics alumni are involved
with. Included here is a starting point for the types of topics that may be covered, additional topics identified
by alumni may be added.
Topics Panels:
• Immigration
• Water Conflict/ Environmental Conflict
• Middle East
• Community Organization- Local DC Issues
• Collaborative Technology
12:00-2:00 Working Together, Moving Forward
Small group discussion with a report out on ideas for collaborating between alumni, faculty,
students and ICAR.
Collaboration Discussions:
• Collaborating across space- connecting alumni across the globe and helping
international alumni maintain connections
• How can ICAR better support our alumni
• What should next year’s symposium look like
• How can alumni help our students
• ICAR Alumni Chapter Goals
End of Symposium
Contact: [email protected] or Erin Ogilvie, 703.993.9683