Richland College will play host to the World Mediation Symposium Oct. 15-17, during which many distinguished international speakers will give their expert insights and perspectives concerning mediation as an effective professional discipline and address the topic of “Mediating Global Civility and Public Policy.”
The 2015 World Mediation Symposium will feature a cadre of speakers offering insight on civility, including mediators, attorneys, public servants, a judge, professors, authors, corporate leaders and professionals. The goal of the symposium is to impart the specialized viewpoints of these speakers and to expound upon the application of mediation and civility to bridge conflicts that arise in government, corporate and education sectors worldwide.
“In conjunction with providing a credentialed academic curriculum of this emergent profession, we have collaborated to present this international symposium to further promote the philosophy and practice of mediation,” said Melinda Weaver, Richland College’s executive dean of continuing education. “In the academic environment, increasingly serving a diverse population, it is essential to have the appropriate communication approach to address all our participants and their needs, whether educators or students, with civility.”
The World Mediation Organization, a recognized affiliate of the United Nations, has a presence in 45 countries and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Daniel Erdmann, the World Mediation Organization’s director-general, is a chief principal of this year’s symposium at Richland College.
“Our organization provides numerous programs of study worldwide from a cross-border and cross-cultural perspective wherein we bring together experts for enhanced learning and professional development in the world of mediation,” said Erdmann. “The 2015 symposium in Dallas is an extension of our mission and our commitment to affect positive global change through mediation.”
For more information on the World Mediation Symposium, visit worldmediationsymposiumdallas.com.
