Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution

Innovations in Collaboration and Conflict Resolution - Skills Enrichment Institute

July 28-30, 2010

Welcome to our second annual Summer Skills Enrichment Institute! Join a diverse group of conflict resolution professionals and academicians for insightful learning and discussion on the banks of Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. This dynamic skill-building program allows participants to choose either two one-day tracks, or one intensive two-day track. In addition, the program fosters opportunities to form a variety of connections including small topical discussion groups and an opening reception. The selected session tracks showcase prominent trainers and represent the latest advances in the field. Participants will learn to integrate innovative techniques into their work, while the setting provides a congenial atmosphere for deliberate thought and dialogue among colleagues and recognized leaders in the field. We look forward to seeing you this summer!

Registration information:

Class sizes are limited and admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will choose either 1 two-day track OR 2 different one-day tracks.

Register online through the Center's commerce site (Conference registration category)

Register by check or PO – download, complete, and mail or fax the registration form below to the Center. Please include check made payable to "UT Austin-CPPDR" or purchase order number with your form.

Instructors and Course Descriptions:

Plenary speaker: Mark Gerzon, President and Founder of Mediators Foundation
Nina Meierding, Advanced Negotiation Skills: A Skills Based Institute of Strategy and Technique
Judy Mares-Dixon, Designing Dispute Resolution Systems
Bill Potapchuk, The Public Policy Facilitator's Toolbox: Designing Processes for Multi-Stage Initiatives
Lee Taft, The Role of Apology, Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Collaborative Processes
Bernie Mayer, Getting to the Heart of Conflict
Colin Rule, The Next Generation of ADR: Utilizing Technology to Effectively Resolve Disputes
Julie Macfarlane, Ethical Challenges in Dispute Resolution: Principles and Practice for Advocates and Third Parties
Jennifer Kresge, Brains Matter: The Art and Science of Using the Mind in Conflict

Fees:

The registration fee includes all program materials and meals. It does not include hotel room costs. Governmental and non-profit employees and students will receive a discounted rate of $695. There is an early-bird rate of $795 available for all others until June 27th. Beginning June 28th, the rate will increase to $895.

Discounts are available for those listed below. Please call the Center at (512) 471-3507 to get your discount code for registration.

University of Texas employees receive a 10% discount
Groups of 3 or more receive a $50 discount per registration
Center Fellows receive a 25% discount

A limited number of partial scholarships will be available for students and non-profit employees. Email cppdr@law.utexas.edu for more information.

Continuing Education Credits:

MCLE through the State Bar of Texas will be requested for selected tracks. Please click on the course descriptions above for specific continuing education information.

The Center is approved by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Social Worker CE provider. CE's are available for select tracks. Please click on the course descriptions above for specific continuing education information.

Accommodations:

Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservation. A limited number of guest rooms have been blocked at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin at a rate of $125 plus tax per night. Please call the hotel directly at (512) 685-8100 and refer to the "Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution." This rate is available until July 5th or until all rooms have been reserved, whichever is first.

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunites:

Check out our sponsorship packages and individual event options, as well as the chance to advertise in the pre-conference brochure that is mailed to 10,000 practitioners, academicians, students and public/private sector professionals.

Complete the Sponsorship and Advertising form and purchase either:
- Online through the Center's commerce site (Skills Enrichment Institute category) and mail completed Sponsorship and Advertising form from above to the Center; or
- By check – Mail completed Sponsorship and Advertising form above to the Center. Please include check made payable to "UT Austin-CPPDR."

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2009 Skills Enrichment Institute Highlights

The first Skills Enrichment Institute was a huge success! Here are some highlights including the pre-conference brochure and a video clip of our plenary speaker, Susan Collin Marks, Senior Vice President of Search for Common Ground.

View the 2009 pre-conference brochure here.