By Charlene Berquist and Heather Blades Enroll now to learn about how to manage conflict in organizations by taking "COM 623 (Contemporary Topics in Conflict): Conflict Processes in Organizations" virtually this spring! This course counts toward the Graduate Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution, and may count as an elective in many other programs. In this … [Read more...] about Enroll Now in Conflict Processes in Organizations (COM 623) this Spring!
By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director Socrates once said, “The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” The past few months have been a time of massive change at many levels as nations, communities, organizations, families, and individuals have had to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...] about CDR Continues to Provide Programs and Training During COVID-19
By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director One of the high-impact campus programs offered by the CDR is a restorative justice program aimed at Missouri State students who have violated the code of student conduct at the University. This program, offered in partnership with the Office of Student Conduct, includes services designed to help … [Read more...] about Restorative Campus Conduct Program Moves Online in Response to COVID-19
By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director In light of recent CDC recommendations and Missouri State University policy, we have cancelled our mediation training scheduled for March 25th through March 29th. This decision was very difficult, but necessary given the current situation. It is important to us that we protect the health and safety of … [Read more...] about March Mediation Training Cancelled – Register Now for Training in October
By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director The CDR has been offering high-quality professional mediation training for nearly 15 years, and we will again offer Civil and Family Mediation Training on March 25-29, 2020, in Springfield, MO. This fast-paced and dynamic training combines lecture, interactive exercises, demonstrations, and role play … [Read more...] about Civil and Family Mediation Training—March 25-29, 2020