By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director The Center for Dispute Resolution (CDR) regularly provides customized presentations, workshops, and trainings on communication and conflict management in a variety of contexts for a host of different audiences. This fall was no exception! Sessions offered by the CDR included the following: … [Read more...] about Fall Trainings and Workshops Meet Community and Organizational Needs
Plan now to attend the Center for Dispute Resolution's free Campus Conflict Workshop series. Sessions are offered during the lunch hour in the Plaster Student Union and address a wide range of topics. The sessions are free for faculty, staff, and students, and they qualify for Master Adviser credit. A drawing for a book related to the workshop topic will be held at each … [Read more...] about Free Campus Conflict Workshops This Fall and Spring
Mark your calendar for the CDR's fall and spring Campus Conflict Workshop series! These free workshops are offered for Missouri State faculty, staff, students, and alumni. These also qualify for Master Advisor credit! Political Discourse: Civility, Political Correctness, or Trumpeting Your Own Horn? - Tues., September 13, 12-1 p.m. in PSU 317 Presented by Dr. Liz … [Read more...] about Campus Conflict Workshop Fall Series Announced
In the spring of 2016 the Center for Dispute Resolution partnered with Missouri State’s Childhood Education and Family Studies to offer the “Circles for Change” program Fairbanks program at The Fairbanks in Springfield. Circles for Change is an interactive educational discussion group that uses a circle format to encourage participants to learn about and discuss a different … [Read more...] about Circles for Change Program at The Fairbanks
In April 2016 the CDR offered over 50 attendees the opportunity to learn from the renowned restorative justice practitioner and research Dr. Mark Umbreit. Dr. Umbriet shared wisdom gained from his work in peacemaking and restorative justice efforts arory address at Missouri State's 2016 Public Affairs Confereund the world in this intimate setting after offering a … [Read more...] about Renowned Restorative Justice Practitioner and Scholar Shares with Community