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About Robin Cooper

Robin Cooper, Ph.D., is Professor of Conflict Resolution and Ethnic Studies and Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Program Development at NSU’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences (HCAS). Her numerous publications and conference presentations reflect her strong research interests in identity-based conflict, cross-cultural conflict resolution, collaborative practices in organizational contexts, qualitative research, and student learning. As a scholar with a commitment to interdisciplinary research, Dr. Cooper has been awarded NSU’s External Funding Recognition Award in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2022. She is former Co-Editor of the Peace Education Book Series for Information Age Press, Senior Advisory Editor of Peace and Conflict Studies, former Senior Editor of The Qualitative Report, Associate Editor of Forum: Qualitative Social Research, and an Associate of the Taos Institute, a community of scholars whose practice reflects the principles of social constructionism. She is also on the Board of the Peace and Justice Studies Association. Dr. Cooper teaches a wide range of courses and has participated in program and curriculum development, assessment, and revision, as well as pedagogical research on student learning. She is committed to student-centered education and a culture of research at HCAS.

Positions

2022 - Present Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Program Development, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
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2015 - Present Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Ethnic Studies, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Conflict Resolution Studies
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2020 - 2021 Assistant Dean, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
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2019 - 2020 Assistant Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Conflict Resolution Studies
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2018 - 2019 Special Assistant to the Dean, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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2015 - 2018 Chair, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Department of Conflict Resolution Studies
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2015 - 2018 Chair, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences - Department of Conflict Resolution Studies
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2010 - 2018 Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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2013 - 2015 Acting Academic Affairs Officer, Nova Southeastern University ‐ School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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2013 - 2015 Director of Doctoral Programs, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
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2012 - 2015 Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution and Ethnic Studies, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Department of Conflict Resolution Studies
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2012 - 2013 Doctoral Program Liaison, Nova Southeastern University ‐ School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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2011 - 2012 Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Osteopathic Medicine
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2011 - 2012 Interprofessional Primary Care Education Project Director, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Osteopathic Medicine
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2011 Adjunct Faculty, Sullivan University
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2010 - 2011 Applied Research Dissertation Committee Chair and Member, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
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2009 - 2011 Research Associate, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Office of Institutional Effectiveness and School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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2008 - 2009 Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
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2006 - 2008 Graduate Assistant Program Manager, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Division of Student Affairs
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2005 - 2006 Coordinator, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution
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Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2018 - Present Facilitator, Campus Diversity Dialogues, Nova Southeastern University
2012 - Present Dissertation Chair and Committee Member, Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
Present Associate Editor, Forum: Qualitative Social Research
Present Co-Editor, Peace Education Book Series for Information Age Press
Present Senior Advisory Editor, Peace and Conflict Studies
Present Board Member, Peace and Justice Studies Association
Present Associate, Taos Institute
Present Senior Editor, The Qualitative Report
2015 Facilitator, Curriculum Strategic Planning Retreat, Nova Southeastern University
2013 Facilitator, Office of Education, Planning, and Research Retreat, Nova Southeastern University
2011 Facilitator, Disaster and Emergency Preparedness session, Nova Southeastern University
2011 Facilitator, Homelessness in Pre-doctoral Osteopathic Education session, Nova Southeastern University
Member, Bold Steps Committee
Member, Ethnic Studies Association
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Ethnic Studies Review
Member, Faculty Development Committee
Member, International Association of Conflict Management
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Peacebuilding and Development
Member, PhD Admissions, CAHSS, Nova Southeastern University
Member, Scholarships Committee, CAHSS, Nova Southeastern University
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Honors and Awards

  • 2018 Realizing Potential Award
  • 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 External Funding Recognition Award, Nova Southeastern University
  • 2012 Geriatric Interprofessional Practice and Education Faculty Development Program
  • Conflict Resolution Dean’s Scholarship, SHSS, Nova Southeastern University
  • Summa Cum Laude, Connecticut College
  • Winthrop Scholar, Connecticut College
  • John Edwin Wells Prize, Connecticut College
  • Nancy Rockmaker Award, Connecticut College
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Connecticut College

Courses

  • Introduction to Dispute Resolution
  • Multicultural Issues in Psychology
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Psychology of Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
  • Conflict Theories: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
  • Qualitative Research Methods and Design
  • Appraising Qualitative Research
  • Autoethnography
  • Arts-Based Qualitative Research
  • Conducting Qualitative Research I
  • Qualitative Data Collection
  • Qualitative Data Analysis II
  • Qualitative Research Design
  • Practicum: Implications of the Domains of Human Development on Health Education Students
  • Special Studies in Public Health: Interprofessional Leadership
  • Researching Conflict
  • Race and Ethnic Relations in America
  • Communication Dynamics in Dispute Resolution: The Human Factor
  • Academic Writing
  • Masters Capstone
  • Advanced Facilitation
  • Transformational Narratives
  • Organizational Conflict
  • Editing I
  • Mediation
  • Doctoral Seminar
  • Qualitative Research Methods I and II
  • Indigenous Systems of Conflict Resolution

Education

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2010 Ph.D., Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova Southeastern University
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2010 Graduate Certificate, Qualitative Research, Nova Southeastern University
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2007 M.S., Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Nova Southeastern University
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1986 B.A., English, Connecticut College
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Contact Information

(954) 262-3048

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