Robert J. Witheridge is an Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution within the Werner Institute at Creighton University.  Robert received his Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University, where he also taught several graduate courses across the conflict resolution curriculum.  Robert maintains an active research platform within the framework of organizational conflict, systems design, curriculum development, corporate law, mediation, negotiation, and the teaching and training of conflict resolution.  In addition, Robert has extensive experience guiding student research projects across both quantitative and qualitative research traditions.  Linking theory to praxis, Robert has served as a Research Scientist for the New Jersey Division of Mental Health Services, and as an HR Mediator for global labor relations in Copenhagen, Denmark.  In tandem with his academic and corporate experience, Robert has developed a host of community workshops, focusing on the constructs of collaborative dialogue, reflective listening, group facilitation, individual empowerment, and peaceful conflict resolution strategies.

Courses Taught:

Systems Design (NDR 604)
Negotiation (NDR 615)
Conflict Modes (NDR 701)
Foundations II (NDR 717)
Conflict Research (NDR 770)
Independent Study (NDR 795)