Why study Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Arbitration at ILR?
- The most comprehensive program for the study of mediation, arbitration, fact-finding and other processes.
- The nation's only program of study for conflict resolution in the workplace.
- An outstanding training faculty respected for their work as neutrals and their teaching abilities.
- Cornell's own National Roster of Workplace Neutrals, available only to graduates of Cornell's courses.
Testimonials
Mark Travis
“When I decided to begin transitioning from my role as a management advocate to more of a neutral, I wanted the experience of a top-notch program in the field of employment conflict resolution. Having received a certificate in labor relations studies from Cornell’s ILR school several years ago, I immediately knew the first place I needed to look, and I didn’t have to search very far.
Any professional in workplace issues is familiar with the standing of Cornell’s ILR school, and the Institute of Conflict Resolution is a natural extension of that reputation. The ICR faculty brought a wealth of real-world practical experience to the programs, which are tailor-made for a mid-career dispute resolution professional. Likewise, the makeup of the student population, as well as the logistics and program scheduling, added tremendously to the learning experience. In a nutshell, the program allowed me to take my years of experience as an advocate, and "re-tool" those skills effectively to the field of workplace conflict resolution.”
Gary Wright
“I chose to study ADR at Cornell because of its superb instructors and cutting-edge course offerings. Over the years, I have taken many professional development courses, but I have never enjoyed any as much as I have enjoyed my studies at Cornell.
For decades, Cornell has been the authoritative voice on issues relating to the workplace. Because of this credibility, I will continue to look to Cornell programs for my professional development.”
Dorothy A. Fallon
“Cornell's outstanding reputation in the field of Industrial and Labor Relations and the study of workplace issues, and a desire to study with the most widely respected people in the business led to my participation in the Institute for Conflict Resolution program. The faculty is made up of the top professionals in the field of arbitration and mediation. The courses are all well designed and addressed my needs as an alternative dispute resolution professional. I found the program provided the opportunity to greatly expand my knowledge and skills since every course was grounded in discussions and examinations of real workplace problems and solutions.
Cornell also attracts those in the business who want the best program available, so you have the opportunity to work with a broad-based group of people who bring widely varying experience to discussions. The program appeals to management and labor professionals as well as those practicing dispute resolution. Additionally, having participated in a number of other programs, I found the Institute considers the busy schedules of participants and offers sessions making the best and most practical use of time.”
David Reilly
“Last fall I chose to make a career move by becoming a third party neutral in the area of labor and employment law. Despite practicing as a management attorney in this field of law for nearly 25 years, I concluded that my successful transition would require some specific skills training. In researching the best sources for such training, I quickly came upon Cornell University’s certificate program in ADR and Conflict Management. Cornell’s academic reputation in labor and employee relations was, of course, well known to me. However, I was equally impressed by the scope and breadth of the program.
Upon embarking upon my initial courses at Cornell, I soon learned that I had made the correct choice. This fact was reaffirmed as I continued through the program. The courses provided the correct balance of substantive training and skills development. The instructors for each course were expert at teaching their particular subjects. Also, as highly skilled ADR practitioners, they very effectively shared their insight as to its practical application.
From this experience, I highly recommend the ADR program at Cornell to anyone considering a career in this field.”
Bob Stankus
“I am a retired union staff representative, currently involved with building an ADR practice as a labor and employment neutral. Upon my retirement a year or so ago, I began to look for training opportunities available for individuals interested in becoming labor and employment mediators and arbitrators. In my search, I discovered the Cornell ADR program.”