Campus Conflict Scenario Video Clips

• Video Clips from WVU Teleconference (circa 1989)
• Video Clips from Allwyn Hall Skill-Training CD Rom
• Video Clip from MIT Mediation Training Video "The Bench by the Wall"

West Virginia University Teleconference Videos - 1989

In 1989 West Virginia University hosted a teleconference on campus conflict management. The event was facilitated by special guests Janet Rifkin and Howard Gadlin. The entire teleconference was made available on video for a while after the event. However, over time this useful discussion tool became unavailable. Fortunately, with the permission of West Virginia University and some nifty video tape conversion hardware and software, we are pleased to now make part of this video available to you via our web site.

An important part of the presentation was a set of four conflict skits designed to be used as discussion and training tools. Each of these roleplay clips has been digitized - use the links below to play the files. The video clips are available as QuickTime files. Depending on your computer setup, you may be asked to download a free player in order to view the files.

Note: These files have been digitized from a low-quality video tape.

Contact us if you are from West Virginia University and worked on the teleconference project.

Allwyn Hall Video Clips

These clips are from an interactive CD Rom called Allwyn Hall. The CD was developed under a FIPSE grant by the folks at Carnegie Mellon University. Featured here are three video clips of different conflict situations. In the CD the user's goal is to try to be helpful using a three-step problem-solving model that closely resembles mediation. The training process is interactive, and the outcome varies depending on the user's response. An on-screen coach is available to provide an overview of basic skills, and feedback as the process unfolds. The basic scenario puts the viewer in the role of a Resident Assistant. The CD Rom is available via the Heartwood Institute for $60.