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Larry Schooler is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Communication Studies at the Moody College of Communication, University of Texas at Austin. He has a diverse background as a mediator, facilitator, public engagement consultant, and educator. Schooler teaches courses on conflict resolution and leadership communication, and has previously instructed in the Plan II Honors Program. He is an active faculty panel member of the Bridging Disciplines Program and a faculty advisor for the Conflict Resolution Peace Studies certificate program. Additionally, he has served as a thesis advisor in the Plan II program and is involved with the Communication Studies Scholarship Committee. Larry has collaborated with various agencies to resolve disputes and engage the public in decision-making processes. His work has included strategic planning for government agencies and community organizations. He has also produced public engagement tools and initiated programs like Conversation Corps. Schooler earned his bachelor's degree from Yale and a doctoral degree in conflict resolution from Nova Southeastern University. He is the author of a manual on effective public meetings and a forthcoming book on truth reconciliation commissions.
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