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Welcome to our third 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 from five intensive two-day tracks. In addition, the program fosters opportunities to form a variety of connections. 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!   

Sponsorship and Advertisement Opportunities- Support the Center by sponsoring the Institute or by advertising in the pre-conference brochure

Registration information:

Class sizes are limited and admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will select one of the five different two-day tracks. Click on the tracks listed below for a course description.

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.

Registration form (Word document)
Registration form (Adobe PDF)

There are also a limited number of partial scholarships available based on need. Please complete the form and return to mgaski@law.utexas.edu.

Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution
The University of Texas School of Law
727 East Dean Keeton Street
Austin, TX 78705
Phone (512) 471-3507 Fax (512) 232-1191

Instructors and Session Tracks:

Plenary Speaker: Nina Meierding, U NEVR LISEN!  The Impact of Technology on How We Deal With Conflict

Session Tracks:

• Nina Meierding, Advanced Negotiation Skills: A Skills Based Institute of Strategy a... (must have completed a basic negotiation course prior)
• Lee Jay Berman, Impasse is a Fallacy: An Advanced Mediators' Forum
• Bernie Mayer, New Roles and New Approaches to Conflict
• Jennifer Kresge, Brains Matter: The Art and Science of Using the Mind in Conflict
• Matthew P. Guasco, Conflict Management and Resolution for Businesses and Other Organiz...

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 $545. There is an early-bird rate of $695 available for all others until June 27th. Beginning June 28th, the rate will increase to $795.

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

• "Like" our Facebook page and RSVP to the Skills Enrichment Institute on Facebook to receive 5% off the Early Bird or Standard registration fee!
  
  
• 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

Continuing Education Credits:

MCLE through the State Bar of Texas will be requested for selected tracks. Please check back 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 check back for specific continuing education information.

The Center is also approved by the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists as a CE provider for LMFTs. CE's are available for selected tracks. Please check back 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 $130 plus tax per night. Please call the hotel directly at (512) 685-8100 and refer to the "UT-Law School" or "Innovations in Collaboration and Conflict Resolution." This rate is available until June 27th or until all rooms have been reserved, whichever is first.

Schedule:

Thursday, July 28

7:30 AM – 8:15 AM - Registration
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM - Continental breakfast
8:15 AM – 8:30 AM - Opening remarks
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM - Plenary session with Nina Meierding
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM - Training sessions
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM - Training sessions
5:30 PM - Adjourn

Friday, July 29

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM - Continental breakfast
8:00 AM – 9:00AM - Panel discussion
9:15 AM – 12:00 PM - Training sessions
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM - Training sessions
4:30 PM - Adjourn