HJI is pleased to share that two articles by Dr. William Selig, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry, have been published:
“We’re Never Alone” in Caring for the Human Spirit Magazine (Winter/Spring 2025), published by the Spiritual Care Association (SCA), an affiliate of the HealthCare Chaplaincy Network. The magazine reaches roughly 10,000 subscribers. https://www.spiritualcareassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SpringWinter-2025.pdf (pp. 20-21)
“Paying God’s Love Forward: A Hospital Chaplain’s Perspective” in the Journal of Reflective Practice: Formation...
Council on Foreign Relations Workshop Report
By Dr. Drissa Kone, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Ministry
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) hosted a workshop for college and university educators from April 10 to 11 at its Manhattan headquarters. The program opened on Thursday evening with a keynote session centered on the theme: “The United States: At Home and Abroad.” Three major topics were addressed, focusing on how the United States and its allies are responding to current global challenges:
The war in Ukraine
Tariff policies initiated by the Trump administration
International and...
Retention and Disposal of Records Policy
Responsible Executives: Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Life, Director of Finances, Registrar, Vice President for Administration
Responsible Offices: Academic Unit, Enrollment Management Unit, Administrative Unit, Finance Unit
Effective Date: 1996
Last Reviewed: 4/22/2025
Revised: 4/22/2025; 7/2008
POLICY STATEMENT
HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership (“HJI” or the “Institution”) largely adheres to the standards for retention and disposal of records proposed by AACRAO. Exceptions to the standard are noted with...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...






