SMU in Plano

06/14/2016

Great article! SMU DRCM's very own Dr. John Potter offers his expertise about the culture of online shaming and blaming. He, as well as others, offer suggestions to 'stop the blame game.'

One such suggestion: Dr. Potter says to ask yourself what it would be like to be one of the parties involved. "If I ask the question," he says, "my perspective changes." Check out the full article below.

http://healthblog.dallasnews.com/2016/06/why-is-shaming-blaming-so-easy-online-and-whatll-it-take-for-us-to-act-like-grownups-again.html/?_ga=1.133811144.716340771.1462905540

In barely over two weeks, we’ve seen the power of social media in two opposing ways: Its prowess for channeling compassion, as shown in outpourings of support for everyone whose…

04/17/2015

DEADLINE APPROACHING!

Join us for DEALING WITH ENTRENCHED BELIEF SYSTEMS AND STRONG EMOTIONS IN HIGH CONFLICT SITUATIONS, with Doug Noll, Nationally Acclaimed Mediator and Trainer, and author of Elusive Peace on May 7-8, 2015 at SMU-in-Plano. This is an incredible training opportunity. Discounts available. MCLE credits applied for by the American Institute of Mediation. Don't miss out!

Conflict situations often involve strong emotions, strong personalities, deep-seated beliefs and biases. Successful interventions require deep analysis and diagnosis of the conflict situation, a quick decision on the appropriate tools for engagement as well as effective ex*****on of the intervention. In this highly interactive workshop, participants will learn how the human brain in conflict and those experiencing strong emotion process information. You will learn to recognize and be able to work with the common patterns of emotion that may thwart resolution, impair constructive decision-making processes and collaboration.

Register at: http://smu-center-for-dispute-resolution-and-conflict-man.ticketleap.com/dealing-with-entrenched-belief-systems/

Register now to attend Dealing with Entrenched Belief Systems and Strong Emotion in High Conflict Situations with Doug Noll | May 7-8, 2015 Conflict situations often involve strong emotions, strong personalities, deep-seated beliefs and biases. Successful interventions require deep analysis and diag…

02/27/2015

The SMU main campus will remain open. SMU-in-Plano is closing at 4 p.m. today and will reopen at 1 p.m. tomorrow.

01/13/2015

LAST CHANCE: You are invited to register for a FREE Webinar: Effective Ways to Reduce Conflict at Work and at Home with Marilee Adams TOMORROW Jan 14, 2015 11:00 AM CST!

Do you want easy, effective ways to reduce conflict at work and at home? Join us for this free webinar. Dr. Marilee Adams, best-selling author of Change Your Questions, Change Your Life will show you how the right mindset and the right questions make all the difference!

Dr. Adams will also lead SMU’s Mediator Mindset workshop on February 5th and 6th. This webinar includes Q & A—about these ideas and the February workshop.

Please register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2666268782006854145

After you register for the webinar we’ll send you a free PDF: Guidelines for Asking Effective Questions.

By clicking this button, you submit your information to the webinar organizer, who will use it to communicate with you regarding this event and their other services.

01/06/2015

Deadline to register is approaching!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to train with Marilee Adams in her amazing workshop, The Mediator Mindset: Asking Questions that Promote Understanding, Collaboration and Resolution at SMU-in-Plano, Texas on February 5-6.

Through this course, learn how to better “use” questions and not just ask them. Participants will learn the mediation mindset--how to activate, utilize, and strengthen it and to learn a new discipline of asking questions, listening, and facilitating that is thoughtful, balanced, and that fosters dignity, respect, and accountability throughout the process.

Enroll Now!

Register now to attend The Mediator Mindset: Asking Questions that Promote Understanding, Collaboration and Resolution with Marilee Adams | February 5-6, 2015 The wisest and most successful mediators ask the best questions in the best ways to achieve desired results for their clients and themselves…

02/27/2014

Both of our study abroad courses have made--so they are both a "go". We still have spots available if you want to join Professor Dan Rainy in Geneva, Dr. Betty Gilmore in Madrid.

SMU reserves the right to change, at any time and without prior notice, any provision or requirement, including but not limited to, itineraries, fees, and cancellation/refund policies.

12/20/2013

Peruna is spreading the holiday cheer! Follow the link to view the holiday card from SMU Athletics!

http://smuholidays.com/

12/18/2013

Here's your chance to view some of the highlights from SMU's Celebration of Lights.

Enjoy this holiday treat as SMU kicks off the winter season with one of the University's most beloved annual traditions, Celebration of Lights.

12/18/2013

Jennifer M. Collins to lead SMU Dedman School of Law as new Dean! http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2013/12/southern-methodist-university-hires-new-dean-of-dedman-school-of-law.html/

Southern Methodist University has hired Jennifer Collins as its new dean of Dedman School of Law. Collins, a scholar of family and criminal law, is vice provost at Wake Forest University. At Wake Forest, she’s taught classes about legal professionalism and gender and the law while she ...

12/18/2013

World Changer of the Week: Specialty grocer Trader Joe’s gained fame with its “Two-Buck Chuck” wine deal, which SMU alumnus Scott Toalson ’85 helped create. Toalson studied business management at the Cox School of Business and credits his SMU background with opening doors that led to the trajectory of his career.

Specialty grocer Trader Joe’s gained fame with its “Two-Buck Chuck” wine deal, which SMU alumnus Scott Toalson ’85 helped create.

12/16/2013

Simmons' Associate Professor Peter Weyand and researchers update media on their investigation of basketball "flopping."

Funded by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, a research team in Dallas is doing a scientific study on the difference between "fouls" and "flops."

12/13/2013

Do you know an SMU alum who demonstrates extraordinary achievement and service to an organization or cause? Now through December 31, SMU is accepting nominations for the 2014 Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Recognizing extraordinary achievement, outstanding character and good citizenship, and celebrating past recipients as Centennial History Makers.