October 12, 2004
Terrence
Wheeler, co-director of the Center for Dispute Resolution and
adjunct professor at Capital University Law School, has been elected
president-elect of the board of directors of the Association for
Conflict Resolution (ACR). On October 2, 2004, Wheeler became
president-elect for one year. He then will assume the presidency
in October 2005, for a one-year term.
Based in Washington, D.C., ACR is a non-profit professional organization
dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of
conflict resolution. It serves a national and international constituency
of nearly 7,000 members. When he assumes the role of ACR board
president, Wheeler will lead a 16-person board of directors which
guides policy for the organization. Wheeler has previously served
as vice-president for the board of directors of the ACR.
“We are thrilled to welcome Terry to the critical position
of President Elect at this historic moment,” said David
A. Hart, CEO of ACR. “The Conflict Resolution field is at
a juncture that will shape the future reach of our profession,
and Terry brings just the right skills to guide our association
in these turbulent times. Terry will share his commitment, wisdom,
and hard work with the practitioners, educators, and researchers
who make up ACR. His clear focused leadership will allow us to
shape our association and advance the profession.”
“I am honored to have been elected to lead such an important
organization that works to improve the way conflicts are handled,”
said Wheeler. “ACR helps the public to understand that conflict
resolution processes can often provide effective alternatives
to costly litigation, inefficient workplace supervision, schoolyard
bullying, high-conflict divorces and other interpersonal conflicts.”
In addition to being a co-director of the Center for Dispute
Resolution with Professor Roberta Mitchell and Adjunct Professor
Scot Dewhirst, Wheeler is involved in the planning of a new certificate
program in dispute resolution at the Law School for lawyers and
non-legal professionals. Funded in part by a grant from the Nationwide
Foundation for advanced dispute resolution courses, the certificate
program will commence in the fall of 2005.
As an adjunct professor at Capital University Law School, Wheeler
teaches negotiation, mediation and dispute resolution courses.
He is also engaged in the private practice of law with the Columbus
firm of Artz & Dewhirst. His areas of practice include employment,
business and criminal law. He has extensive dispute resolution
experience as a mediator, facilitator, trainer and program design
consultant in a variety of settings including private and non-profit
organizations, education institutions, courts, state government
and communities. Wheeler is a graduate of The Ohio State University
and holds bachelor of arts and juris doctorate degrees.
