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Office of Multicultural Affairs

National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)

What is the National Coalition Building Institute?

The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) is an internationally recognized organization dedicated to eliminating prejudice and intergroup conflict throughout the world. Founded in 1984 it has grown to include college/university and community based chapters both in the United States, Canada and Europe.

What Workshops are Offered?

Train the Trainer (three day workshop)

Learn to present the award winning Prejudice Reduction Workshop and the Controversial Issues Resolution Process when announced. This training opportunity is open to all faculty, staff, and students at Bowling Green State University. Enrollment is limited so apply early when available

Welcoming Diversity / Prejudice Reduction Workshop (one day)

“NCBI’s program was ranked high in overall quality. It was commended for its freedom from bias and stereotypes and for its strong foundation in and use of both a peer education and an empowerment model…
While many workshops that address diversity on campuses exist, NCBI is the only known organization that has built a model, replicated it on 65 campuses, and tested it extensively.”

--U.S. Department of Education National Evaluation Panel
Recognizing NCBI as a “BEST PRACTICE” (1999)

Shows how participants have been taught to think and act as members of their racial, gender, and other identity groups and provides skills for bridging differences. This workshop consists of a series of incremental, experiential activities that helps participants

« To celebrate their similarities and differences

« To recognize the misinformation they have learned about various groups,

« To identify and heal from internalized oppression-the discrimination members of an oppressed group target at themselves and each other,

« To claim pride in group identity,

« To understand the personal impact of discrimination through the telling of stories, and

« To learn hands-on tools for dealing effectively with bigoted comments and behavior.

Controversial Issues Process (one day) -- Demonstrates a method for assisting diverse groups to work together even in tough, emotionally-charged conflicts.

"NCBI successfully captured the attention of personnel by demonstrating that diversity is an important part of communication and team function that extends far beyond issues relating to sex, religion, and race. Your training approach provided information and knowledge without creating defensiveness or guilt.”

--John Montenero,
Former Fire Chief of Monterey, California

"...I deeply appreciate that NCBI is a space that cuts across divisions at the University and sees all students and employees as equally responsible for creating an inclusive environment and gives us tools to play an active role in the process... The training itself was a form of community building I valued."

—Jane Rosser, Director
Bowling Green State University
Office of Student Learning

Who are the BGSU Campus NCBI Affiliate Trainers?

"As a Student Affairs Professional, gaining and maintaining skills in diversity awareness and appreciation have never been more critical. NCBI is an internationally recognized program that provides participants an opportunity to gain proficiency in diversity education and appreciation through intentional exercises and activities designed to create an inclusive environment and community. I am a better professional because of my involvement with the National Coalition Building Institute. "

--Deborah Novak, Assistant Dean of Students
BGSU Office of the Dean of Students

The Bowling Green State University (BGSU) staff members listed below have completed the mandatory National Coalition Building Institute training and are members of the BGSU-NCBI affiliate chapter and are NCBI Trainers.

Kelli Daniels,
Office of Alumni & Development

Leslie Galan,
Office of Bursar

Andrea Domanchowski,
Career Center

Jessica Turos,
Career Center

Sheila Brown,
Office of Multicultural Affairs

Joy Hartwell-Lein,
Office of Multicultural Affairs

Emily Monago, Ph.D.,
Office of Multicultural Affairs

Janice Twork,
Office of Multicultural Affairs

Stefani Hathaway,
Counseling Center

Derrick Jones,
The Arts Village

Ana Brown,
Residence Life

Mary Murray, Ed.D.,
School of Intervention Services

Jane Rosser, Ph.D.,
Office of Service Learning

Deb Novak,
Office of Student Life

Ian Lee,
Student Support Services

Cindy Valentine,
University Dining Services

“NCBI is an especially beneficial resource. For those of us seeking insightful guidance and effective strategies in interreligious, interethnic dialogue, this organization is invaluable. Community activists, civic leaders, and those in the religious community will turn to this resource repeatedly. It is simply superb.”

--Rabbi David Saperstein,
Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism,
Washington, D.C.