Vision
The President’s vision for this forum is to foster a culture of respect, open-minded inquiry, and thoughtful dialogue, empowering participants to navigate conflicts as opportunities for academic and personal growth. Through purposeful conversations and the exchange of ideas, USU will strive to cultivate a campus environment where conflicts are transformed into pathways for positive change, contributing to a community committed to awareness, compassion, and a united pursuit of a harmonious future.
Purpose
As Utah’s land-grant university, we envision a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing understanding, empathy, and collaborative discourse. The President's Forum on Conflict & Conflict Transformation aims to establish a respectful and inclusive platform where individuals from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds converge to share insights, exchange perspectives, and collectively explore inventive transformations to conflicts.