College is an opportunity to prepare students for knowledgeable, engaged, and ethical citizenship in the public square. 

a photo taken above a large group of people sitting in concentric semi-circles, listening to a panel of presenters who sit in front of a large screen.
CT Colaborative hosted a “Post-Election Community Conversation” at the Town Hall Theater, November 12th, 2024 (Credit: Brett Simison )

Our goal is for our undergraduate students better understand and address conflict and change at individual, community, and global scales. This work is happening in our classrooms, in student life, and beyond.

Ways for Students to Get involved

a group of young people take a selfie in a room lined with windows.
2025-26 Peer Conflict Coaches take a break from training with Brian Lind, Crystal Jones, and Lida Winfield. (Credit: Smita Ruzicka )

Opportunities for Faculty and Staff

There are many constructive approaches to conflict, informed by practices in dialogue, intercultural competence, restorative practices, and mediation. We are supporting efforts to build critical self-awareness, including mindfulness practices.

  • Engaged Listening Project: Engage with colleagues in structured dialogue, restorative practices, and constructive skills for conflict and change. ELP is organized around semester-long cohorts of faculty and staff (new cohorts every semester)
  • Event Co-Sponsorship: If interested in partnering with us, please use this form.

Contact

If you know of a space or project that would benefit from a conflict transformation approach, please be in touch! You can email us at conflicttransformation@middlebury.edu 

Lida Winfield

Assistant Professor of Dance

Pillar Two Head

Restorative Practices Partner

Office:
Mahaney Arts Center 204
Office Hours:
Fall 25: Monday and Wednesday, 11:00 - 12:30 PM and by appointment

Brian Lind

Associate Dean for Community Standards

Office:
McCullough 331