-----Original Message----- From: Yolanda Y. Hankerson <hankerso> To: spraguel <spraguel> Date: Saturday, September 18, 1999 1:20 PM Subject: Distance and Graduate Degree Programs in Dispute Resolution >Hi Folks, > >I wonder if you guys would not mind sending this short letter out to any >of >the mailing lists that you are on, or to friends that may be interested in >pursuing their graduate studies in dispute resolution in the department. >Thank you for your efforts. > >Peace > >Sean > > > >DISTANCE AND RESIDENTIAL GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION > >Nova Southeastern University is the only university in the United States >offering both a residential and distance doctoral degree in dispute >resolution. The residential doctoral program is in its sixth year, the >distance doctorate program is in its first year and our masters and >graduate >certificate programs are in their eight year. We admit approximately 12 >doctoral students in the residential program, 20 doctoral students in the >distance program and 40 masters students each year.The distance doctorate, >Master of Science, and Graduate Certificate Programs employ an optimal >combination of dynamic learning models and flexible interactive media >(i.e., >week-long institutes on campus; on-line seminars; and individualized >studies) so that mid-career working adults do not have to relocate for >their >graduate studies. > >The Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Department of Dispute Resolution is >committed to academic excellence, social responsibility, cultural >diversity, >and reflective practice in the field of peacemaking and conflict >resolution. >It takes a holistic, learner-centered approach, encouraging students and >professional to define and shape their intellectaul and practice paths in >a >creative, rigorous, informed, and structured fashion. NSU has a fine >national reputation for its innovative academic programs. > >Our program and faculty are very electic and unique in their approaches to >the study and practice of peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Some of >the >areas that my colleagues are interested in include: children and conflict, >education and conflict resolution, cross cultural conflict, environmental >conflict resolution, ethnic and community conflicts, family conflict, >gender and conflict, international conflict resolution, peacebuilding, >public policy, reconciliation, and violence prevention. Also, our student >body is diverse representing over twenty five different states and fifteen >countries overseas. > >People wishing to receive a description of our programs and an admissions >application should refer to our webpage to download the appropriate >information. Otherwise, people who would like to receive a description of >our programs and an information package may call the program toll-free at >1-800-262-7978 or email Carmen Arango at [EMAIL PROTECTED] If >you have any questions about the masters program, please feel free to call >Dr. Marcia Sweedler, the program Director at 1-800-262-7978 or >954-262-3019. >I would be happy to talk with you regarding the distance and residential >doctoral programs. You can reach me at 1-800-262-7978 or 954-262-3026. > >We would appreciate it if you could make announcements in classes, post >this >announcement, and/or pass copies of it to those who might be >interested, as appropriate. We heartily invite you to consider and embark >on >your graduate studies at NSU. > >Warmest wishes, > >Sean Byrne, PhD >Director of Doctoral Studies >Department of Dispute Resolution >Nova Southeastern University >3301 College Avenue >Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324 >USA > >Phone: (954) 262-3026 >Fax: (954) 262-3968 >
