Conflict Resolution Month
October is Conflict Resolution Month! Hosted by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Programs (DIEP), this month will feature events, activities, and workshops from departments across the CSUF campus to showcase the importance of community and conflict resolution. #CSUFConResMonth
Questions? Contact Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Resolution Education Manager, at ljasek-rysdahl@fullerton.edu
Conflict Resolution Month Event & Activity Bingo
Complete 5 tasks to be entered into an opportunity drawing! Your 5 tasks can be any combination of attending events and completing activities. (ex. You may attend 4 events and complete 1 activity, attend 3 events and complete 2 activities, attend 1 event and complete 4 activities, etc.)
Events
Monday, October 3rd
8:30 - 9:30 am
CP-207
Coffee, Community, and Conflict Resolution Month Kick-Off Event
October is Conflict Resolution Month and to kick off a month filled with presentations and activities hosted by various campus departments, come celebrate with coffee, light refreshments, and conversation! You can stop by for 10 minutes, half an hour, or spend the hour with us engaging in conversation with CSUF community members. Different conversation questions will be provided and we will engage in conflict prevention/community building in the Staff Development Center (CP-207) space!
Register for the kick-off event
Monday, October 3rd
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuffy Lawn
Movie Night: Mean Girls
In collaboration with Associated Students Inc., we will be screening Mean Girls to kick off Conflict Resolution Month! All students, faculty and staff are invited to bring their friends and family to enjoy the movie and some free food provided by Crepes Bonaparte and participate in activities such as writing in the "Nice Book."
"Doors" open on Tuffy Lawn at 6:30pm and the movie will begin at 7pm. Free entry!
Tuesday, October 4th
11:00 - 11:20 am
From Reconciliation to Robots: Examining the Intersection of Conflict, Resolution, and Technology presented by Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Resolution Education Manager, DIEP
Why is conflict prevalent over social media, email, and other forms of technology? What are some ways to resolve conflict online? Participants will walk away with strategies on interacting with others online while learning some of the recent and relevant research regarding the intersections of technology and conflict.
View the full Tech Day schedule
Wednesday, October 12th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
CP-207
Community Building Circle: Conflict Prevention presented by Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Resolution Education Manager, DIEP
In this one-hour session, campus members will have the opportunity to build community while talking about a theme or topic.
The circle will be grounded in restorative practices and are intended to foster belonging and connection within the group. Please attend if you are interested in the topic, interested in learning more about how to use restorative practices in your roles, would like to build or foster community at CSUF, or just want to meet new people!
The theme is “Conflict Prevention" We will explore questions such as "How do conflict prevention and resolution interact?" "What are ways to prevent conflict" "How can conflict prevention inform conflict resolution?"
**You can attend both the in person and virtual circles! While they are the same topic, there will be different questions and conversations.
Register for Community Building Circle (in person)
Thursday, October 13th
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid (Zoom and in CP-207)
Got Conflict? presented by the Office of Student Conduct
Come join the Office of Student Conduct to explore tips and strategies on navigating conflict. This workshop will take place in a hybrid format- you are welcome to join us in person at the SDC in College Park 207 with coffee and snacks, or join over livestream with the Zoom link.
Friday, October 14th
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
CP-207
LinkedIn Learning: Improving Your Conflict Competence
Bring your lunch and join us at the Staff Development Center (CP 207) as we watch a LinkedIn Learning video series on improving your conflict competence and then converse about lessons, questions, experiences, and ways to apply what we learned.
Register for LinkedIn Learning
Tuesday, October 18th
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hybrid (Zoom and CP-207)
How to Avoid a DHR Complaint presented by Blair Miles, DHR Administrator, DIEP
The campus Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) Administrator, Blair Miles and Resolution Education Manager, Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, will present on ways all campus community members can avoid receiving a DHR complaint. This includes information about what the office does, how to communicate clearly, and how to navigate the DHR office.
Please join us in person at the SDC in College Park 207 for snacks and coffee. This event will also be livestreamed over Zoom if you cannot make it in person.
Wednesday, October 19th
9:30 - 10:30 am
via Zoom
Books & Treats: One Book, One CSUF discussion of One of the Good Ones presented by Grace Gutierrez, Strategic Initiatives Specialist, DIEP
Join us for this virtual discussion as we gather to discuss this year's One Book, One CSUF book selection - "One of the Good Ones". Treats will be available before the discussion in the Staff Development Center, CP 207 from 8am-9am.
Register for Books & Treats (virtual)
Wednesday, October 19th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid (Zoom and in CP-207)
Words Have Power: Addressing Gender/Sexuality-Based Microaggressions presented by Title IX & Gender Equity
The session will review the importance of preventing and addressing intentional and unintentional comments and actions that may impact individuals’ sense of safety and belonging related to their sex, gender, and sexual orientation. Participants will leave the session with new skills and specific tools they can use to identify and address gender/sexuality-based microaggressions.
Thursday, October 20th
10:00 - 11:00 am
CP-207
Books & Treats: One Book, One CSUF discussion of One of the Good Ones presented by Grace Gutierrez, Strategic Initiatives Specialist, DIEP
Join us for this in person discussion as we gather to discuss this year's One Book, One CSUF book selection - "One of the Good Ones". Treats will be available before the discussion in the Staff Development Center, CP 207 from 8am-9am.
Register for Books & Treats (in person)
Monday, October 24th
9:00 - 10:00 am
via Zoom
Community Building Circle: Conflict Prevention presented by Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Resolution Education Manager, DIEP
In this one-hour session, campus members will have the opportunity to build community while talking about a theme or topic.
The circle will be grounded in restorative practices and are intended to foster belonging and connection within the group. Please attend if you are interested in the topic, interested in learning more about how to use restorative practices in your roles, would like to build or foster community at CSUF, or just want to meet new people!
The theme is “Conflict Prevention" We will explore questions such as "How do conflict prevention and resolution interact?" "What are ways to prevent conflict" "How can conflict prevention inform conflict resolution?"
**You can attend both the in person and virtual circles! While they are the same topic, there will be different questions and conversations.
Register for Community Building Circle (virtual)
Wednesday, October 26th
10:00 - 10:45 am
via Zoom
Generate Empathy through Process Improvement presented by Angela North, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Administration & Finance
Foster process awareness and learn process improvement techniques through practical, inclusive, and efficient methods.
Thursday, October 27th
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Hybrid (Zoom and in CP-207)
Introduction to Restorative Practices presented by Leanna Jasek-Rysdahl, Resolution Education Manager, DIEP
In this 1.5 hour long session, participants will be introduced to the 5 Rs of Restorative Practices, engage in circles, learn some of the history of Restorative Justice, and begin to think about how they might be restorative in their own roles. Participants can join in-person at the SDC or tune in to the session virtually in a hybrid format.
Monday, October 31st
8:30 - 9:30 am
CP-207
Coffee, Community, COSTUMES, and Conflict Resolution Month Final Celebration
To celebrate the month filled with presentations and activities hosted by various campus departments, come celebrate with coffee, light refreshments, and conversation (and since it is Halloween, feel free to dress up in a costume!).
You can stop by for 10 minutes, half an hour, or spend the hour with us engaging in conversation with CSUF community members. Different conversation questions about the month and conflict resolution will be provided and we will engage in conflict prevention/community building in the Staff Development Center (CP-207) space!
Activities
Sticker Design Contest
Submit an image that is originally designed/created by you that expresses what conflict resolution or conflict prevention means to you. Extra points if you submit a design that also includes CSUF colors.
The winner will have their sticker design printed and stickers will be distributed at the Staff Development Center (CP-207). When you submit your image, please include a 3-4 sentence description of the image you designed. Submit entry to
diversity@fullerton.edu
. Submissions are due October 17th.
Visit the Staff Development Center, located in College Park suite 207
Visit the SDC and get candy with a conflict resolution quote. Please make sure to sign in at the front desk!
Have lunch or coffee with a colleague
Build community by having lunch or grabbing coffee with colleagues and send a photo to diversity@fullerton.edu or tag @csufdiversity and #CSUFConResMonth on social media.
Share your conflict resolution strategies
Submit a conflict resolution strategy that you have used successfully to diversity@fullerton.edu or tag @csufdiversity and #CSUFConResMonth on social media.
Take the Conflict Styles Assessment
Take the conflict syles assessment and share your results with diversity@fullerton.edu tag @csufdiversity and #CSUFConResMonth on social media.
Access the Conflict Styles Assessment from the US Institute of Peace
