NCBI Furman University

Welcome to NCBI Furman!

Mission
Upcoming Events
Workshops
Information for Team Members
NCBI Links
Contact Us

Mission
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) is a nonprofit leadership training organization based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1984, NCBI has been working to eliminate prejudice and intergroup conflict in communities throughout the world. NCBI Furman is one of fifty NCBI college affiliates and one of only two in South Carolina. Our team, established in Fall 2000, is made up of students, staff, and faculty who are committed to promoting tolerance and encouraging conversation among groups on our campus.

Our mission is to

build relationships that reveal the humanity of all persons.
model, teach, and hone the skills of healing the wounds of prejudice.
work with existing organizations to increase knowledge and understanding around differences of all kinds.
mobilize diverse leaders to carry the message of acceptance and inclusion to others.
create a community where all people and all groups are treated with dignity and respect.

Upcoming Events

Building Community Through Unity Diversity Workshops
Participate in our hands-on, interactive diversity workshops, which help break down barriers in the Furman community and beyond.

STUDENT WORKSHOPS – 5:00-8:30 P.M. (Includes Dinner)

October 7 & 8: North Village J – Room 100-D
January 20 & 21: University Center - Watkins Room - South Wing
March 22 & 23: University Center - Watkins Room - South Wing

FACULTY/STAFF WORKSHOPS – 12:00 – 5:00 P.M. (Includes Lunch)
September 23: Hartness
January 20: Hartness
March 24: Hartness

Plus a full day workshop April 20 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: TBA

Call Dianne Alexander at (864) 294-3094 to register for any of these workshops.

Train the Trainer Workshop
Learn how to lead effective workshops for your group or campus!
September 18 - 20, 2003 on the Furman campus (directions to campus)
Please print out and send us your registration (word .doc)

Workshops
Our chapter offers two kinds of workshops, each of which can be tailored to the needs of your group.

Community Building
The basic NCBI workshop is an interactive participatory program designed to identify and work through stereotypes and misinformation about other groups, reclaim pride in one's own groups, and learn effective ways to interrupt prejudice.
Controversial Issues
This program trains individuals to reframe issues that are polarizing a community, allowing groups to work toward concrete solutions. We can work with your group about a particular issue or teach you the model to work on any topic.

NCBI Links
NCBI International
Lehigh Valley, PA
East Tennessee
Northeastern Illinois
Seattle
NCBI Switzerland
Seton Hall
Clemson

Contact Information
For more information or to request a workshop, please contact our director, Idella Glenn, either by email or by phone at 294-3104.

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