Mediation Program in Belfast, Maine with Will Galloway

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Mediation & the Process of Conflict Transformation with Will Galloway

If your employer is a compact member of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, you may be eligible to take this program at a reduced cost. Click here to learn more.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This 40-hour mediation program—offered in-person in beautiful Belfast, Maine—explores the basic premises, practices and policies of Mediation and Conflict Transformation. Understanding the underlying assumptions regarding conflict, reflecting on the nature of conflict, acquiring communication skills and strategies and fulfilling the requirements to serve on the Maine Court Alternative Dispute Resolution roster all make up essential topics of the course.

Participants will also explore the applications and extensions of the Transformative Mediation model as it applies to the workplace, town planning, schools and family conflict.

In light of the polarization in the world today, this mediation program provides a much-needed approach to dialogue that emphasizes how living with our differences is just as important as reaching an agreement.

DATES & TIMES

We encourage you to sign up for the interest list to find out when future trainings are announced.

MODALITY

This program will be offered live, in-person. The location is to be determined.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

Further your career through this 40-hour mediation course which meets the Maine State Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation Roster requirements.

Gain a clear understanding of the theoretical foundations of mediation and conflict transformation.
Acquire and practice communication skills supportive of mediation and conflict transformation.
Explore applications of these models for working through conflict as applied to a wide range of social and professional contexts, including multi-party stakeholder meetings for town planning, climate change mitigation efforts, and restorative justice programs for youth.

TOPICS COVERED

The Nature of Conflict
Spectrum of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Responses
Mediation Models
Communication Skills
Dispute Resolution Systems Design
Ethical Dilemmas

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

Town planners
Board members
Educators
School Administrators
Attorneys
Social workers
Concerned citizens

Not sure if this program is right for you? Contact us at um.continuinged@maine.edu or 207.581.3113 and we can help you figure it out.

INSTRUCTOR

Will Galloway, M.A.T (he/him/his) offers over three decades of experience working in the field of conflict transformation. He has served as a court-appointed mediator, was co-owner and founder of the mediation firm Charbonneau & Galloway, mediated cases with the United States Postal Service and has offered courses in basic and advanced mediation. Currently, Galloway serves as the Head of School and co-founder of the Watershed School in Camden, Maine where the principles and practices of conflict transformation have been integrated into the design of the academic program. Galloway lives with his wife and three children in Hope, Maine. He enjoys biking, Tai Chi Ch’uan, and spending time with his family wherever their interests take them.

PROGRAM FEE

$1,050 (snack and lunch are included in registration for each day)

Click here to apply for a need-based scholarship.

CLASS CAPACITY

20 participants

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

40 hours / 4 CEUs are available.

Certificate for completing the entirety of this program.

If you’d like to receive CEUs for participating in this course, please note this in your registration via our online store.

ACCOMMODATIONS

For more information or to request an accommodation contact um.continuinged@maine.edu, 207.581.3113.