Manage Conflict

Inclusive environments recognize and address conflict.  These resources offer strategies for identifying and managing conflict.

Learning Opportunities

  • Academic courses

    Academic courses

    Cultural and ethnic diversity is one of the major defining characteristics of intellectual as well as community life at Princeton, and a wide range of courses in the Princeton curriculum offer students the opportunity to analyze cultural diversity and cross-cultural encounters. The majority of the courses listed focus directly on racial and ethnic identity and diversity in the United States; a smaller number deal more broadly with cross-cultural encounter within and beyond the Americas.

    Audience: Students
    Format: Semester-long academic courses, offered by the University
    More information: View a list (.pdf) of academic courses on cross-cultural and diversity-related topics.

  • Ally Project

    Ally Project

    The Ally Project is an annual workshop series that provides guidance on ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and colleagues. It covers a wide range of topics including language, support services and resources.

    Audience: Faculty, staff, graduate students
    Format: Two in-person classes, held annually and sponsored by the LGBT Employee Resource Group, LGBT Task Force, Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, Office of Human Resources, and Office of the Vice President for Campus Life
    More information: Read more about the Ally Project.

  • Annual events

    Annual events

    There are a number of events throughout the year that provide an opportunity for members of the University community to come together with the larger Princeton community to celebrate.

    Some programs, such as the King Day Celebration, build on Princeton’s twin missions of education and service. Others, such as Community and Staff Day and Communiversity, bring people together in celebration — through food, cultural performances and athletics.

  • Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton

    Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton

    The mission of the Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P) is to support the community of Princeton alumni in advancing Asian-American and Asian issues in student life, University affairs, personal and professional development, and community service.

  • Assessment and help website

    Assessment and help website

    The STANDBY website helps students assess a situation with various scenarios, and it includes a Blood Alcohol Content Calculator, safety tips and events on campus, as well as emergency phone numbers.

    Audience: Students
    Format: Website, offered by the Alcohol Coalition Committee, the Office of Information Technology and SHARE
    More informtation: Explore the STANDBY website.

  • Association of Black Princeton Alumni

    Association of Black Princeton Alumni

    The mission of the Association of Black Princeton Alumni is to strengthen the relationships among all African Americans within the Princeton University community through networking and mentoring to promote a stronger sense of community and mutual support.  And to strengthen the relationship between African American Princetonians and the University community by making the University’s resources more accessible and by making the resources of African American Princetonians more accessible to the University community.   

  • Association of Latino Princeton Alumni

    Association of Latino Princeton Alumni

    ALPA supports Latino Princeton alumni through networking, mentoring and mutual support by advancing Latino issues in University affairs, personal and professional development, and public service.

  • Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni

    Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni

    The Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni (APGA) connects and supports Princeton graduate alumni in scholarship, fellowship and leadership, in the Nation's service and the service of humanity.

  • Building cultural competency

    Building cultural competency

    Organizations value collaboration and cultural diversity but the reality of working together across cultures can be challenging and confusing.  This two-hour session explores some of the communication barriers and value differences inherent in the intercultural workplace as well as some tips for improving cross-cultural communication skills and developing cultural empathy.  Participants will have an opportunity to explore their own intercultural work experiences.

    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources

  • Bystander intervention tips

    Bystander intervention tips

    You can help protect the people around you by learning to watch for signs of risky or problematic behavior and intervening — whether it involves sexual harassment, excessive alcohol use, discriminatory practices or something else. The UMatter initiative has tips for learning how to take better care of yourself and others.

    Audience: Students, Faculty, Staff
    Format: Online reading, offered by SHARE
    More information: Explore the UMatter website    .

  • Campus lectures and discussions

    Campus lectures and discussions

    Regular events and lecture series provide opportunities to learn about identity, inclusion and cultural competencies. The Fields Center, Women*s Center, LGBT Center, Davis International Center and Office of Religious Life program calendars are great places to start. The central Public Events Calendar has additional items from around campus.


    Audience: Faculty, staff, students
    Format: Campus program calendars

  • Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding

    Carl A. Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding

    The Fields Center works to empower, engage, and educate individuals and institutions within the University community to develop, implement and support systems of inclusion.

  • Challenging stereotypes

    Challenging stereotypes

    This three-hour training session, titled "OUCH, That Stereotype Hurts," helps individuals gain communication skills for success in today's diverse world and at the same time, play a part in creating a fairer, more respectful workplace and society. Participants will learn to understand the impact of stereotypes and biased statements, even when casually said; identify the most common reasons people sit silent in the face of bias and stereotypes; and enhance skills for speaking up against stereotypes without blame or guilt.
    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources

  • Chinese Faculty, Scholar and Staff Association of Princeton University

    Chinese Faculty, Scholar and Staff Association of Princeton University

    The Chinese Faculty, Scholar and Staff Association of Princeton University (CFSSAP) is an Employee Resource Group dedicated to enhancing communication and interactions among Princeton University’s Chinese faculty members, scholars, and staff and their families, and facilitate a better working and living environment at Princeton. CFSSAP hosts social activities and symposium to foster understanding of Chinese and world cultures and history or related themes.

  • College Access & Success

    College Access & Success

    Whether just starting to consider college options, making your way through undergraduate study, or trying to navigate life after graduation the Princeton College Opportunity & Success Initiative has information useful to supporting your endeavors.

  • Community and Regional Affairs

    Community and Regional Affairs

    The Office of Community and Regional Affairs coordinates numerous special events and workshops enjoyed by campus and community members throughout the year.  In addition, the office partners with campus and community organizations to facilitate service opportunities and initiatives for students, faculty and staff.

  • Community Associates

    Community Associates

    The Community Associates (CA) are full-time graduate students who work for the Office of Graduate Student Life on a part-time basis to help enhance graduate student life, build a sense of community amongst graduate students and plan a variety of events and programs. 

  • Conflict management training

    Conflict management training

    The Ombuds Office offers several interactive group courses, including Conflict Management 101, Negotiation, Mediation, Group Facilitation and Keys to Effective Communication.

    Audience: Faculty, staff, students
    Format: Customized group courses, facilitated by the Ombuds Office
    More information: Contact the Ombuds Office for more information    .

  • Costs and benefits of diversity

    Costs and benefits of diversity

    In this 45-minute video, "The Costs and Benefits of Diversity on College Campuses," Professor Scott Page of the University of Michigan shares research about the benefits of diversity for effective problem-solving and innovation.
    Audience: Faculty, staff, students
    Format: Video, offered by the University
    More Information: Watch the video.

  • Davis International Center

    Davis International Center

    The Davis International Center offers specialized support for international students and scholars including resources to help you adjust to your life at Princeton. The team of dedicated advisors can assist you with questions about your immigration status and your practical adjustment to the United States. Through programs and events, you will have an opportunity to develop social connections and gather information that will help you as you settle into the U.S. culture.   

  • Diversity & the Graduate School

    Diversity & the Graduate School

    Princeton University is committed to providing each graduate student with resources necessary to achieve the highest levels of distinction in their research.  The mission of the Diversity and Inclusion team in the Graduate School is to develop and expand innovative programs and initiatives that support and enrich the experience of prospective and current students from diverse backgrounds. 

  • Educational opportunities

    Educational opportunities

    Community Auditing and Continuing Education programs allow members of the greater Princeton community the opportunity to participate in classroom learning environments on campus.

  • Graduate Student Government

    Graduate Student Government

    The GSG’s mission is to advocate for the interests of graduate students at Princeton, to provide a forum for free and open discussion of matters affecting graduate students, and to provide financial and organizational support for social events that involve graduate students.

  • Graduate Student Organizations

    Graduate Student Organizations

    Graduate students are encouraged to explore the variety of graduate student group organizations to find what interests them. If you have an idea for an organization that is not listed, you can start your own by registering with the Graduate School. 

    In addition, there are many undergraduate organizations that welcome the engagement of graduate students.  You can contact groups of interest to you directly to find out if they are open to graduate student participation.  

  • International Employees Group at Princeton

    International Employees Group at Princeton

    The International Employees Group at Princeton (IEGAP) is a university-wide volunteer organization mainly composed of employees from diverse ethnicities and cultural backgrounds dedicated to provide support create an international network of community members at Princeton University and foster cultural diversity and awareness.

  • Latino Princetonians

    Latino Princetonians

    Latino Princetonians is a network of Latino and non-Latino staff that is committed to articulating the needs of our members on campus and to creating opportunities for connection in formal and informal settings. We strive to create visibility regarding Latino staff matters and awareness about resources on campus and within the larger Princeton community. We welcome all.

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender

    This program works to build a supportive and affirming atmosphere for LGBTQIA Staff and Faculty.

    This group organizes social and educational events for faculty, staff, and graduate students who identify as members of, or allies to, the LGBTQIA community.

  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center

    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Center

    The LGBT Center supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual students and employees by providing community-building, education, events and initiatives. Our work seeks to affirm and help students explore their many identities, including a/sexuality, a/gender, race, ability, religion and class.

  • Leveraging diversity

    Leveraging diversity

    "Leveraging Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities." In this three-hour training session, you can gain an understanding of the practical and theoretical aspects of leading in a diverse and complex work environment as well as some of the leading challenges facing colleges and universities and the broader society on diversity. You will also have the opportunity to examine your own values and beliefs about diversity, race, power and privilege in American society, and consider how leaders in higher education are challenged with understanding the different dimensions of diversity and how they affect all aspects of the campus environment.

    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
    More information: View the full course description for "Leveraging Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities."
     

    "Leveraging Diversity: Part II." This three-hour training session builds on the content from Leveraging Diversity: Challenges and Opportunities. It focuses on strategies for leveraging diversity in higher education. Learn about new concepts and explore practical examples of how to apply strategies for improving the campus climate and the interaction of diverse communities.

    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
    More information: View the full course description for "Leveraging Diversity: Part II."

  • Military Service & Veterans Network

    Military Service & Veterans Network

    The Mission of the Military Service & Veterans Network (MSV) is to serve as a University resource on all veteran-related issues, aligned with the University's strategy to attract, select and retain employees with military service, serve as mentors to newly hired veterans, and help inform our hiring managers of the importance and benefits of selecting candidates with military service.

  • Network of African American Males at Princeton

    Network of African American Males at Princeton

    NAAMA is a group of African American males at Princeton geared toward networking, retention and support of African American males at Princeton University.

  • Office of Disability Services

    Office of Disability Services

    Princeton University is committed to ensuring equal access to its curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students with disabilities. Offering a range of services, the Office of Disability Services facilitates reasonable accommodations to support our students with disabilities. The Office also serves as a resource to the many University administrative units and academic departments that have responsibility for or obligations to accommodate faculty, staff and campus visitors with disabilities. 

  • Pace Center for Civic Engagement

    Pace Center for Civic Engagement

    The Pace Center works to ignite the idea that service is most powerful when viewed less as an activity or box to check, and more as a guiding lens to shape decision-making and pursue a meaningful life.

  • Princeton Bisexual, Transgender, Gay and Lesbian Alumni

    Princeton Bisexual, Transgender, Gay and Lesbian Alumni

    Through activities both on and off campus, The Fund for Reunion/Princeton BTGALA Inc., is devoted to improving the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people at Princeton University and to strengthening their ties as alumni with each other and with the University.

  • Princeton Postdoctoral Council

    Princeton Postdoctoral Council

    The Princeton Postdoctoral Council (PDC) aims to serve Postdoctoral Fellows, Postdoctoral Scholars and Research Associates at Princeton University by aiding in their professional development, fostering a sense of community and identity, and enhancing the quality of the postdoctoral experience.

  • Princeton Social Professionals

    Princeton Social Professionals

    PSP seeks to provide opportunities for social connection within the diverse population of professionals at Princeton University who are young and young-at-heart.

  • Princetonians of Color Network

    Princetonians of Color Network

    The primary mission of the Princetonians of Color Network (PCN) is to serve its members by helping to create an environment of equity and respect that attracts and values diverse individuals who are encouraged to contribute their perspectives to the overall success of an institution that stands in service to society.

  • Programs for youth and families

    Programs for youth and families

    The University offers a variety of quality programs in the arts, sciences, literacy, and more for ages pre-K to high school. Be amazed by a faculty science lecture, explore the University’s green spaces, listen to a children’s concert, or come and relax in the gallery of our children’s library. There’s plenty for families to do at Princeton University.

  • Religious Life

    Religious Life

    One of the great resources at Princeton is the presence and vitality of so many religious traditions. The campus denominational chaplaincies and student groups attend to the spiritual needs of students, staff, faculty, families, alumni, and friends through many opportunities for ritual observance, spiritual counseling, and engaging programming.

  • Sexual harassment prevention

    Sexual harassment prevention

    This required course, "Preventing Sexual Harassment," provides an overview of Princeton's policy prohibiting sexual harassment, helps individuals identify types of behavior that may violate our policies, and outlines the procedures and campus resources for reporting instances of sexual harassment. Through interactive quizzes and scenarios, this program covers the nuances and subtleties that exist in situations where sexual harassment can occur. 

    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: Online course, offered by the University
    More information: Faculty and staff will receive a customized link to access the program directly from the vendor, Campus Answers.  For more information regarding the program, please go to the Frequently Asked Questions.

  • South Asian Affinity Group

    South Asian Affinity Group

    The South Asian Affinity Group (SAAG) is a platform for people who are interested in sharing, contributing or just learning about culture of South Asia. You do not have to be necessarily an employee of South Asian origin. Your curiosity to know or interact with us is good enough reason to be part of us.

  • Unconscious bias

    Unconscious bias

    The Power and Impact of Unconscious Bias and Micro Messages for Employees: Understanding the challenge of unconscious bias is important in a diverse, rapidly changing and complex society. Learning to recognize decisions based upon unconscious bias is essential. This three and one-half hours course will help staff members understand the components of unconscious bias and micro-messages. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss key terms, develop appropriate strategies for addressing micro-inequities and micro-aggressions and emphasize our individual role in building an inclusive environment.

    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
    More information: View the full course description

    The Power and Impact of Unconscious Bias for Managers: Learning to recognize decisions based upon unconscious bias is essential. Managers are important links to a positive workplace climate. This three and one-half hours course helps managers understand the components of unconscious bias and micro-messages. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss key terms, develop appropriate strategies for addressing micro- inequities and micro-aggressions and discuss important ways to support staff with micro-affirmations and workplace strategies that build an inclusive work environment.

    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
    More information: View the full course description

  • Undergraduate Admission

    Undergraduate Admission

    Learn about the admissions process, campus life and what it's like to live, learn, and grow at Princeton University.

  • Understanding disabilities

    Understanding disabilities

    This two-hour session, titled "Disabilities 101," is a crash course in understanding both visible and hidden disabilities. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively with and about individuals with sensory, physical, cognitive and psychological disabilities. The session is an educational, entertaining and interactive one where the participants will take part in a simulation to experience what it is like to have a learning disability and other hidden disabilities.


    Audience: Faculty, staff
    Format: In-person course, offered by the Office of Human Resources
     

  • Women of Princeton Employee Resource Group

    Women of Princeton Employee Resource Group

    The mission of the Women of Princeton Employee Resource Group (WERG) is to foster supportive and productive ties among women in the workplace and to affirm and enhance their contributions to our University community. WERG is guided by Princeton's overarching commitment to service and to diversity and inclusion. In collaboration with campus partners, it aspires to cultivate an environment in which women can flourish, creating opportunities for social interaction, networking, mentoring, community engagement, and professional and personal development.

  • Women*s Center

    Women*s Center

    The work of the Women*s Center is guided by principles and practice of intersectional feminism with specific focus on gender, race, sexuality, class, ability and national origin.  The Women*s Center strives to meet students where they are, emotionally, intellectually, and philosophically, through a broad range of programs, experiences, and opportunities for engagement around gender issues.

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