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Conflict Resolution
Information For Graduate Students
Setting Expectations and Resolving Conflicts
Conflict Resolution, Setting Expectations and Resolving Conflict

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Please view our sample "video vignette" selection, a video which depicts key issues of interest to graduate students and faculty. We use these vignettes as a tool to explore the substance of the issues as reflected in the vignette, as well as for the use of interest-based approaches in crafting creative solutions. These vignettes assist us in facilitating discussion around the issues in graduate education. To try this, follow these steps:
  • Identify the issues in the situation
  • What expectations were stated?
  • Who are the parties involved?
  • What are the individual interests of each party?
  • Identify the range of possible options
  • Determine mutually agreeable options
By going through these steps, you are using an interest-based approach to determine outcomes and resolve conflicts. Come back soon to see a new vignette!

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Program development and implementation are supported in part by grants to Karen Klomparens and John Beck from:

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (1997-1999) and
The U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) (1997-2000)

Please contact Karen Klomparens for further information.

Last Updated: 02/28/2006
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