This training offers practical tools and strategies for leading inclusive, productive, and respectful conversations—even when tensions are high. Students will learn how to navigate conflict, build trust, and create space for diverse voices in complex public settings.
Dr. Larry Schooler, Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication Studies
Dr. Larry Schooler (Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University) is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication Studies at The University of Texas at Austin. He teaches courses in conflict resolution and facilitation in Communication Studies, the Communication and Leadership degree program, the Bridging Disciplines program, and the Plan II Honors program. He also serves as a mentor for students in the Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies Bridging Disciplines Program and as advisor to Plan II thesis students.
Dr. Schooler’s research interests include restorative and transitional justice, truth and reconciliation commissions, dialogue and deliberation, mediation, and public participation in public policymaking. He is the author of a forthcoming book on North American truth and reconciliation commissions and a manual on facilitating public meetings.
Outside of teaching, Dr. Schooler works with governmental and nonprofit agencies as a mediator, facilitator, and communications consultant. He serves on the Board of Directors for the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation and the Dispute Resolution Center of Austin, and the advisory boards for IssueVoter and Unify America.