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News Archives
November 2009: Abilene, Texas November 2009: Abilene, Texas November 2009: Abilene, Texas Mediator-in-Residence, Dr. Robert J. "Jerry" Strader, was inducted into the ACU Sports Hall of Fame on October 16, 2009. A longtime supporter of ACU athletics, Dr. Strader received the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to selected individuals who have given special longtime service to the athletics department. Congrats to our dear friend and colleague! More>>
"I've just about had enough." A phrase most often coupled by parents with "Don't make me come back there." Some how, some way, we all want to set boundaries on what we can live with. More>> October 2009: Abilene, Texas
ATKINSON TOYOTA RECOGNIZED FOR MAJO Atkinson Toyota in Bryan, Texas assembled its management team on July 16, 2009 to receive the "In the Light of the Cross" bronze sculpture from Abilene Christian University (ACU). The presentation was made in recognition of the dealership's generous gift to the construction of the Diane and John Duncum Center for Conflict Resolution in 2007.
August 2009: Abilene, Texas IF THE SHOE FITS By Executive Director, Chair & Associate Professor Joe L. Cope, J.D Last night, a new acquaintance began telling me about his recent experience buying sandals. He walking into a store last week, found a pair that he liked, and then asked the clerk to bring him a size 10-and-a-half and a size 11. More>> August 2009: Abilene, Texas
ONLINE STUDENTS MEET IN ABILENE January and June are becoming the most anticipated months for the faculty and staff in ACU's Department of Conflict Resolution. In each of these months online students in the Certificate in Conflict Resolution and the Master of Science in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation (MACRR) programs gather in Abilene, Texas for one week for the face-to-face Practical Skills & Theory (PST) course and Residence Session, a program requirement. More>>
August 2009: Abilene, Texas
DOE STUDY FINDS ONLINE LEARNING SUPERIOR TO FACE-TO-FACE In 2009, the U.S. Department of Education published Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies. The study quantitatively reviewed 51 studies that compared student outcomes of online learning to face-to-face instruction and found that classes with online learning (whether taught completely online or blended) on average produced stronger student learning outcomes than classes with solely face-to-face instruction. More>>
June 2009: Abilene, Texas How do you define peace? Create a balance of justice and mercy and you'll be pretty close. More>> June 2009: Abilene, Texas BASIC 40-HOUR MEDIATION TRAININ The Center for Conflict Resolution and its Positive Solutions Institute will offer Basic Mediation Training in Abilene, August 31-September 4, 2009. More>>
June 2009: Abilene, Texas Staff and faculty members reached out to offer trainings and facilitation to a number of organizations. More>> June 2009: Abilene, Texas We're growing in a lot of ways! Exciting news about the arrival of Maci Jane Shaw. More>>
May 2009: Abilene, Texas Many of us have been glad to share our tables - at least with people who like us, dress like us, and act like us. Proper manners would insist that the guests at our tables conform to our traditions and guidelines. More>> May 2009: Abilene, Texas
ACU REPRESENTED IN STATE BAR OF TEXAS ADR SECTION COUNCIL The Center's Executive Director Joe L. "Joey" Cope and Visiting Committee members Cecilia Morgan, John Allen Chalk, and Patty Wenetschlaeger serve in the State Bar of Texas ADR Section Council. More>>
May 2009: Abilene, Texas On Monday, May 4, 2009, Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution Matthew J. Dodd began teaching ACU's largest online class to date. More>>
April 2009: Abilene, Texas When stress is high, blessings sometimes come in unexpected ways. Who would have thought that a five-hour delay in reaching my destination would have been one of them? More>>
April 2009: Abilene, Texas Living in a diverse culture for an extended period is very challenging when it is not who you are. Becoming a diverse culture is a change of identity. More>>
March 2009: Abilene, Texas
My work involves people who are in conflict with other people. And what I do in my work involves creating space that allows those people to get a break from abrasive things that irritate and aggravate them into a painful conflict experience... More>>
March 2009: Abilene, Texas Consider the words in I Corinthians 7 where Paul writes, "But if you marry, you have not sinned... But those who marry will face many troubles in this life..." According to this passage married couples are going to have conflict. Most married couples will testify to this fact, but there's more...
March 2009: Abilene, Texas Businesses and nonprofit organizations from all over Texas have taken advantage of the Duncum Center's facilities by renting various rooms for staff retreats, meetings, trainings, and lunches. The Center's beautiful hardwood floors and elegant Texas-style décor provide for a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. More details about renting the Center for your next event... More>>
... In your busy world of living and studying and working, I hope you will take a moment to reflect on where you are in the system. Do you have opportunities to find fellowship with others who seek the goal of peace through justice and mercy. More>>
The Duncum Center for Conflict Resolution was a busy place in January. Faculty, staff and volunteers worked together to host Residency Session, Practical Skills & Theory, Visiting Committee, and a Certification Workshop training. More>>
February 2009: Abilene, Texas I had serious conflict with my computer while trying to write my 3rd assignment for CONR 605. We entered into a series of failed negotiations... More>>
This has been a difficult year in many ways... For whatever reason, I have been fixated on how different things are becoming for us. And, in so doing, I think I've lost the broader view of what life is. More>>
January 2009: Abilene, Texas Amanda Davis, Masters of Education and Conflict Resolution certificate student at Abilene Christian University, was recently appointed by Texas Govenor Rick Perry to the Trinity River Authority (TRA). More>>
Joe L. Cope, Executive Director of ACU's Center for Conflict Resolution, is listed as a contributing author of the recently published Principal's Guide to Managing School Personnel. More>> Garry Bailey, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at Abilene Christian University, was elected Secretary of the Peace and Conflict Communication Division of the National Communication Association (NCA). More>>
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