August 2008
Can Conflicts Ever be Resolved?
by Associate Professor Garry P. Bailey, Ph.D.
Several years ago, a popular notion surfaced suggesting that conflict was a thing to manage, not resolve. According to this theory, when two people are in conflict, for example, they may agree on a resolution but this idea suggests that there is always more to it. The lingering effects and many prongs of the conflict may make the problem a chronic one to be managed, not resolved. >>View More
Misplaced Apology
By Executive Director Joe L. Cope, J.D.
“I am sorry for what I’m about to say. I apologize if I seem negative and difficult.”
Those few words seem to ice the air in the meeting room. After all, most of the time what he says is negative and difficult. What could be coming if he thinks there’s a problem with it? >>View More
'Mediation' Listed Among Top Professions by U.S. News & World Report
The profession of mediation made U.S. News and World Report’s 31 Careers with a Bright Futures list for 2008. Using the criteria of job satisfaction, training difficulty, prestige, job market outlook, and pay, the top 31 careers were selected.
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Florida Supreme Court Opens Door for Non-Attorney Mediators
According to Gregory Firestone’s article, Florida Supreme Court Leads the Way…, in the Spring 2008 issue of ACResolution, the Florida Supreme Court recently lifted the requirement that a certified mediator in the state of Florida be an attorney. This 2007 shift has several important implications, not only for Florida mediators, but for Floridians who find themselves participating in mediation as well.
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Upcoming Courses, Training Seminars and Workshops
- August 18: Negotiation and Mediation course begins. Matthew J. Dodd teaches a comprehensive study of the conceptual and interpersonal skills required to engage in effective negotiation and to serve as a mediator. Emphasis on development of interest-based negotiation and mediation skills with strategies assisting parties in the creation of opportunities for agreement. Online.
- August 20: Student Teacher Training. . Joe L. Cope and Lori Anne Shaw will be working with ACU student teachers at to equip them to effectively manage conflict in schools. Abilene, TX.
- August 25: Conflict Management Systems Design course begins. Matthew J. Dodd provides a framework for understanding organizational conflict prevention and resolution systems. Analysis of case studies and practical application are featured throughout the course. Online.
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Center for Conflict Resolution. Abilene Christian University.
1541 Judge Ely Blvd. ACU Box 27770. Abilene, TX 79699. (325) 674-2015. conflictresolution@acu.edu www.acu.edu/conflict
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