Start Time: Wednesdays at 3:00 PM, Saturdays at 10:00 AM

Check In: 2:15 PM Wednesdays 9:15 AM Saturdays

Location: 5900 Roche Drive, Columbus, OH 43229

COURSE OUTLINE

2:15/9:15  Check In and Pick Up Course Material

                  Presentation by Retired Judge Donald A. Cox

3:00/10:00 Overview of Mediation and ADR Procedures

3:20/10:20 Preparing the Client for Mediation

3:40/10:40 Representing the Client in Mediation

                   Presentation by George Abu Federal Mediator

4:00/11:00 Use of ADR in labor and contract negotiations

4:25/11:25 Resolution of contract disputes & grievances

4:45/11:45 Break (15 minutes) Assignment for 2 role plays

5:00/12:00 Practice makes Perfect Presented by Cox and Albu

                   Role Play #1 Acadia Parish Water Company Mediation

5:30/12:30 Role Play#2 Acadia Parish School Grievance Mediation

6:00/1:00 Ohio Mediation Statute and Case law (Panel)

6:15/1:15 Dismissal Completion of Program  

Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions during presentation and at the end of each section. Attendees will be asked to volunteer in the two role play sessions and will be asked to offer assistance to the participants in the role play.