Martin, Dr. Paul E. Endowed Chair for Conflict Management
The Dr. Paul E. Martin Chair for Conflict Management was created to assist The University of Akron's initiative for peace and harmony in all spheres of human activity. Dr. Martin '35, embodied a long-standing commitment to peace and strongly believed the study of conflict management could make the most valuable contribution to this end.
Conflict Management is a field that explores the methods by which conflict and change can be managed. It includes the study of economic, political, and social systems at the family, local, national, and global levels while examining ideology, culture, and technology as they relate to conflict and change. The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowed Chair for Conflict Management will support faculty members focused specifically in this area of study. Also, the endowment will fortify the University's objective for fostering resilient social, institutional, and global relationships to resolve routine conflicts, which, in turn, will enable individuals and organizations to weather serious conflicts.