Scheinman Institute Blog

Scheinman Institute experts outline practical considerations for conducting investigations while social distancing.

Director Harry Katz's farewell address as President of the Labor Employment Relations Association.

Dean Alexander Colvin's study of how workers are increasingly being required to sign mandatory arbitration agreements.

The authors examine disposition statistics from employment arbitration cases administered over an 11-year period by the American Arbitration Association.

Campus Mediation Practicum goes online revamping both courses and student mediations.

Director of Conflict Programs, Katrina Nobles, discusses why there has been an increase in the popularity of the dietetic intern conflict resolution workshop, and why that trend is likely to continue.

To meet the needs of of a changing societal and workplace landscape, the Institute's diversity and inclusion workshops are extremely popular.

Scheinman's move to virtual instruction supports public safety and social distancing while developing flexible and interactive long distance learning to meet the needs of students world wide.

Two students discuss their research in virtual collective bargaining and public sector unions.

The Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club hosts an event featuring two student researchers focused on issues of diversity in the field of conflict resolution.

Get the latest on upcoming student activities happening with the Scheinman Institute this fall.

Scheinman Institute interns have spent their summer researching hot topics in conflict resolution from collective bargaining via Zoom to lack of racial diversity in arbitration.

Patrick Mehler (ILR ‘23), describes how the skills he learned as a member of the Scheinman Conflict Resolution Club helped him lead change within this on-campus organization.

Scheinman Institute Director Harry Katz gives an update for the month of November.

Institute Director of Healthcare Labor Relations John August discusses issues facing workers in nursing homes.

New Scheinman video highlights training programs.

Director of Healthcare Labor Relations John August discusses advancements in union organizing for physicians.

Richard Fincher, of the Scheinman Institute Advisory Board, discusses alternative dispute resolution methods used in Myanmar.

The Institute supports professional webinar discussing the biased lenses involved in the process of arbitration and mediation.

The Institute’s Advisory Board is composed of leading figures in the field of conflict resolution, including esteemed arbitrator and mediator David Hyland.

Scheinman Institute alum Xenia Dvoriantchikova, MILR 19’, discusses her time with the Institute and her work as an EEO Compliance Specialist.

Scheinman Institute alumnus Jason Bin '20 discusses his time with the Institute and post-graduation life. 

A Walt Disney World internship during his senior year introduced Michael Storm Bohling ’14 to an exciting world of work.