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Supporting Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

Phil 310
Open Closing on December 21, 2024 / 1 spot left
St. Ambrose University
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Jessa Roisen
Jessa Roisen She / Her
Professor
2
Timeline
  • January 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 20, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Non profit, Small to medium enterprise
Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Human resources & recruitment, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society, Sports & fitness
Categories
Internal communications Workplace culture Healthcare Biotechnology Community engagement
Skills
mediation conflict resolution improved conflict communication
Student goals and capabilities

Learners analyze apparent moral or interpersonal conflicts in terms of how the principles of mediation can help to alleviate or resolve the related tension. Learners in this program/experience examine the moral concerns related to a variety of health related sciences, research programs, and medical interventions.


Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Saint Ambrose University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


Students
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
25 students
Project
10 hours per student
Administrators assign students to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
  3. A brochure or handout explaining improved conflict-resolution strategies


Project timeline
  • January 20, 2025
    Experience start
  • March 20, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  1. Proposing mediation-rooted solutions to interpersonal issues
  2. Preparing materials for improved communication in the workplace
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for occasional drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?