Student Experiences

No matter where these current or former students are in the process of reaching their goals, we salute them. They have dared to turn dreams into reality through education. Could you be next?


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Bob Miller

Early retiree and career changer

“One of the best things that I realized as I took Conflict Management courses is that what I had learned informally on the job was pretty much correct. There’s just so much more to it — and I wanted to take the opportunity to extend my knowledge and get formal training.”

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Charles Howard

Attorney and mediator with solo practice

“On the surface, mediation appealed to me because as a general rule, I’m a conciliator who enjoys bringing people together. Then I realized that I could also do this professionally, as well as satisfy my own instincts about interpersonal relationships and how people deal with each other.”

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Dean Dickens, Ph.D.

Coordinator of Field Missionary Teams, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

“I was impressed with the quality of teaching at El Centro and found when I walked away from the Conflict Management program that I had all the skills I needed to feel competent.”

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Joyce Jones

Assistant Executive Director, Dispute Mediation Services

“My experience at community college taught me baby steps, which led to giant steps. Not everybody can succeed at first in a four-year university. My best advice is to stay focused. Anybody can get off track, but try to find your way back. I did.”

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Karen Kenebrew

Writer and mediator

“The program not only fulfilled my CE requirements but also motivated me to seek postgraduate degrees in alternative dispute resolution/conflict resolution. The instructors have a wealth of experience and are passionate about the industry, which translates well in the classroom and adds to the learning experience.”

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Leonard Garcia

Check processor with a major mortgage company

“I apply my conflict management skills in all aspects of my daily life: in the workplace with my co-workers, at home with family and in most social environments.”

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Roland Tay, M.D.

Special Education Teacher, Naaman Forest High School, Garland, Adjunct Faculty, Eastfield

“I was already working on a master’s degree in alternative dispute resolution at SMU when I learned about El Centro’s program, where I earned a certificate in Family Mediation. I was thrilled to find out about their program because it was convenient and affordable. The program was well-designed, and the quality of instruction was excellent.”

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Sommer Isdale

El Centro student

“The best part about the class was the fact that I gained so much knowledge in such a short amount of time. I thought the eight-hour class days would drag, but unexpectedly they flew by and left me wanting to learn more!”

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