TACT

Together, we can make a difference. Learn with us at TACT, a vital part of the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies.

Welcome to TACT

The Southwest Center’s Technical Assistance, Consultation, and Training (TACT) team plays a crucial role in transforming organizations’ internal and external impact. TACT collaborates with non-profits, higher education institutions and corporations to identify barriers to creating and fostering healthy organizations and impactful outcomes. Through robust needs sensing, evaluation, and outcome-based planning, the team works to build capacity and ensure that the principles of addressing human conflict and resolution (i.e., communication, collaboration, and community) permeate across your organization.

Our Mission

TACT is dedicated to promoting effective conflict resolution and enhancing communication within educational institutions. By providing technical assistance, consultation, and training, TACT fosters environments where human conflict and resolution principles are integrated into organizational practices

FOCUS AREAS

Intergroup/Intercultural Communication

Conducting comprehensive communication needs assessments, developing targeted training programs to enhance workforce efficiency, fostering effective communication environments, creating resources to improve cross-functional collaboration, and evaluating communication practices for continuous improvement.

Conflict Management in Organizations

Conducting conflict assessments, developing conflict management strategies, establishing communication protocols, implementing conflict resolution interventions, and monitoring conflict management effectiveness.

Course and Training Curriculum Design

Conducting needs assessments, defining learning objectives, designing instructional materials, implementing instructional strategies, assessing learning outcomes, evaluating and revising curricula, ensuring accessibility, incorporating technology, collaborating with subject matter experts, and staying updated on advancements.

Conference and Institute Curriculum Design, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

Conducting needs assessments, setting goals, developing curriculum and session plans, managing implementation logistics, engaging participants, and evaluating for continuous improvement.

Contributions and Impact

TACT contributes to transformative public education practices by addressing issues of human conflict and resolution through tailored technical assistance, consultation, and training. By fostering dialogue, enhancing communication, and promoting conflict resolution strategies, TACT helps educational institutions create harmonious and inclusive environments. This initiative bridges the gap between different educational sectors, contributing to a shared commitment to addressing human conflict and resolution.

Submissions

TACT accepts inquiries and requests for assistance on a rolling basis. For more information on how to engage our services, please visit our submissions page.

For inquiries, please email us at swchrs@ou.edu

Events

Consulting for the IDEAL Conference

TACT provides consulting services to assist with the planning, design, and implementation of the IDEAL Conference hosted by the University of Indiana. Our expertise ensures that the conference effectively addresses relevant issues that culminate in an impactful event.

Exploration of Regional Credentialed Institutes

TACT is dedicated to exploring the development of regional credentialed institutes that offer specialized training and certification in areas such as conflict management, intergroup communication, and workforce development.

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Engage with TACT

We welcome educational institutions to collaborate with us in addressing human conflict and resolution. Share your needs and challenges with us to receive tailored support and strategies.

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Contact Us

Have questions or need more information? Reach out to us through our contact page.