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Sexual Misconduct Policy

Responsible Executives: Title IX Coordinator, Deputy Title IX Coordinator Responsible Office: Title IX Office Effective Date: 8/1/2024 Last Reviewed: 8/28/2024 Revised: 8/28/2024; 7/22/2024; 6/19/2024; 11/7/2023; 10/12/2018 POLICY STATEMENT[1] HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (“HJI” or the “Institution”) is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment free from all forms of harassment and unlawful discrimination while simultaneously striving to foster deeper understanding, contextualization, and application of...

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Due Process/Grievance Procedures Policy

Responsible Executives: Provost, Vice President for Administration, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Life Responsible Offices: Academic Unit, Administrative Unit Effective Date: 1991 Last Reviewed: 9/2/2025 Revised: 9/2/2025, 1/15/2025 POLICY STATEMENT HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (“HJI” or the “Institution”) is committed to addressing grievances appropriately and equitably. This Policy outlines protocols for students wishing to file a complaint or grievance related to academic and/or nonacademic issues, including,...

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Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy

Responsible Executive: Vice President for Administration Responsible Office: Administrative Unit Effective Date[1]: 8/28/2024 Last Reviewed: 8/28/2024 Revised: 8/28/2024 POLICY STATEMENT HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (“HJI” or the “Institution”) expects all executive officers, faculty, staff, and student employees (together referenced in this Policy as “employee(s)”) to avoid conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment (as defined below) related to the performance of their obligations to HJI. This statement identifies...

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FERPA Policy

Responsible Executive: Registrar Responsible Office: Academic Unit Effective Date: 1996 Last Reviewed: 5/12/2025 Revised: 5/12/2025; 4/8/2024; 2/12/2024; 3/7/2022 POLICY STATEMENT HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (“HJI” or the “Institution”) protects the privacy of students’ education records through compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. §1232g; 34 CFR Part 99). This Policy defines the procedures available to students to give them appropriate access to personal records while protecting...

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Copyright Compliance Policy

Responsible Executive: Library Director Responsible Office: Academic Unit Effective Date: 5/8/2011 Last Reviewed: 9/19/2023 Revised: 9/19/2023 POLICY STATEMENT HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (“HJI” or the “Institution”) holds the following Policy in compliance with the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code), the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998, and the Technology, Education and Copyright Harmonization Act (TEACH) of 2002. SCOPE This Policy applies to all students, faculty, and staff. ...

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Social Media and Technology Use Policy

Responsible Executives: Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Life, Director of Information Technology Responsible Offices: Enrollment Management Unit, Administrative Unit Effective Date: 12/14/2011 Last Reviewed: 9/21/2023 Revised: 9/21/2023; 11/28/2012 POLICY STATEMENT HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (“HJI” or the “Institution”) is committed to fostering a safe and respectful workplace and educational environment for in-person and online communications. This Policy is designed to guide students, faculty, and staff in the...

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2025 ECOSOC Partnership Forum Side Event

“From Margins to Changemakers: Girls Empowered through Leadership Training and Travel”5 February 2025 | 13:15 – 14:30 | 2nd Fl, 4 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036 | (Hybrid, Off-Site) Organized by: the International Association of Youth and Students for Peace & Girls Empowered by Travel – Nepal; co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN, Major Group for Children and Youth, and HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership. General Information on the Event The side event, co-organized by the International Association of...

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Christology: Perspectives on the Concept of “Only Begotten”

On February 27, a Faculty Roundtable on Christology: Perspectives on the Concept of ‘Only Begotten’” was presented by Dr. Franco Famularo, HJI Adjunct Faculty and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The event was hosted by Dr. Thomas Walsh, President. Steven Boyd, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Life, gave welcoming and closing remarks.  The concept of “only begotten” found in biblical sources, and the place it holds in the complex development of early Christian doctrine, was discussed by Dr. Famularo. In addition, Dr. Famularo offered reflections on some of ...

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An Introduction to Voci di Pace

Written by Giorgio Gasperoni, HJI Graduate Student Voci di Pace began publishing in March 2007 as a project of UPF Italy and San Marino. Registered in the Republic of San Marino, I have directed it from the start. Over time, our editorial team has grown; today, we are five. Initially, our goal was to engage our closest contacts, particularly Ambassadors for Peace. With patience, we earned their trust and built a strong network of collaborators. A key challenge has been maintaining the magazine’s relevance. The risk was relying on archived articles without a strong link to current...

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