It is also stressful. Although conflict is difficult, it is also an important component of change. The focus of the faculty and students at the Graduate Programs in Dispute Resolution is to unite theory and practice. While working on real-life conflict, faculty and students bring theory to bear on group dynamics, individual behaviors and interventions. Reflecting on their practice, they also use their experience in conflict resolution to critique, enrich, and generate theory.
Students can then be forces for change in their organizations.
The Fourth Biennial Conflict Studies Conference is scheduled for October 25-26, 2002. It is the only conference for and by graduate students of conflict. It is a chance for graduate students meet other graduate students studying conflict, network with prominent faculty and explore careers.