CLPS News

A Core of Service in Personal and Professional Paths

February 1, 2023

Self-proclaimed lifelong learner, Tammy Deiter is a current student in the Leadership and Public Service program. Deiter is able to apply her learnings to personal and professional interests as there is a wide range of concepts taught in class. After earning a BA in Anthropology/Sociology and working with the Tennessee Department of Health and Department of Children’s Services as part of her ten years in social work, Deiter is currently the Senior Manager of Federal Programs at Second Harvest Food Bank in Middle Tennessee.

Making an Impact: Tammy Deiter -- Leadership and service in roles at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and throughout civic organizations in Hickman County

Handling Conflict over the Holidays

December 12, 2022

From an ICM Lunch & Learn led by Steve Joiner

Image of women at holiday gathering with text overlay Handling Conflict over the Holidays

Differences in Generational Leadership

November 30, 2022

From the annual Don R. Elliott Presidential Lecture Series with David Gergen

David Gergen at the annual Don R Elliott Distinguished Presidential Lecture Series

Emotional Intelligence: The Emotional Manager

September 16, 2022

Written by Cynthia Greer, Institute for Conflict Management

Pyramid of Emotional Intelligence: Social Skills, Empathy, Self-Motivation, Self-Regulation, Self-Awareness

Honor Where Honor is Due – Institute for Conflict Management Says Goodbye to Prof. Phyllis Hildreth

February 7, 2022

Written by Dr. Steve Joiner, dean, College of Leadership and Public Service

Honor where honor is due…

All Mediators Need Rule 31 Domestic Violence Training. Here's Why.

January 18, 2022

Written by Cynthia Greer, Institute for Conflict Management

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Civility in the Time of a Pandemic

August 23, 2021

Written by Tracy Allen, distinguished professor, Institute for Conflict Management

Two people look at the camera with masks on in an urban setting

Students travel to Vermont for hands-on learning in 2021 Advanced Study of Sustainability in New England

August 11, 2021

Dodd Galbreath, director, Institute for Sustainable Practice

Although solar energy continues to grow rapidly in the Southeast U.S., other sustainability practices are still evolving in the region. Therefore, graduate students in the Institute for Sustainable Practice travel to New England each July to examine European scaled sustainability that is highly diverse and geographically dense to further enhance the student's professional development and technical depth.

A group of students wearing high-vis vests and helmets stand in front of cubes of materials ready for recycling.

What My Van Can Teach You About Workplace Conflict

July 27, 2021

MATT MILLIGAN, JD | INSTITUTE FOR CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

An old grey and white 15 passenger van sits in front of a large mountain and sky.