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NYSDRA Membership Benefits

NYSDRA strives to provide valuable benefits to our members as part of their investment to support our organization, advancing the field of dispute resolution. 

  • Networking Opportunities

    • Access to statewide network of dispute resolution professionals. 
    • Communications and updates from the network. 

  • Training, Education & Annual Conference

    • Access to exclusive trainings, materials and webinars. 
    • Discounted rate to NYSDRA's Annual Conference, events, and trainings.
    • Quarterly training and informational webinars. 

    Academic Partnership with Marist College

    As a way of saying “thank you” to our employees, members, and volunteers, the New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA) has entered into an academic partnership with Marist College. The partnership offers special tuition pricing for all employees, members, volunteers, and immediate family members. 


    • A 50% tuition discount on the Masters of Public Administration Program (MPA) for all employees, members and volunteers.
    • A 25% tuition discount on select graduate and adult undergraduate degree programs. For a complete list of eligible programs and discounted pricing, visit the eligible programs and pricing page.
    • The same 25% discount is extended to immediate family members age 22 and older upon admission.
    • Options for full-time and part-time master’s and bachelor’s degree programs offered 100% online, on-campus, or a combination of both.

    Please read more about the partnership benefits and eligibility here. 

  • Discounted Products & Services

    • Conflict Resolution Quarterly: Online access to quarterly journals and library
    • Access to benefits: health, life, accident, long-term care, and dental insurance

  • Legislative Advocacy

    • NYSDRA lobbies New York State government officials to advocate for and promote the field of dispute resolution.

Membership Levels

Student Membership is available to individuals who are enrolled as full- or part-time students in an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program and have an interest in dispute resolution. A current student ID is required. Annual dues are $25.

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CDRC Volunteer Membership is available to CDRC affiliated staff and volunteers. Providing the name of the CDRC with a contact person and phone number is required. Annual dues are $25.

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Individual Membership is available for dispute resolution professionals, CDRC program staff and volunteers, educators and other supporters of the alternative dispute resolution field. Annual dues are $85.

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Individual PLUS Membership $150 is an Individual Membership plus an Online Provider Listing that displays your professional profile on our website for better visibility to those seeking services. Annual dues are $150.

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Organization Membership $400 is available to any business or organization consisting of five (5) or more individuals. Annual dues are $400 and includes an Online Provider Listing for the company in addition to all member benefits.

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DISCOUNTS: A 10% military discount is available for active duty and retired veterans. A valid current military ID, retiree card, Veteran's Organization card, DD214, discharge paperwork, or other valid form of identification is required. Please scan to info@nysdra.org or fax to (518) 687-2245 and ATTN: Membership.


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*The Online Provider Listing only includes members with an Individual PLUS Membership or Organization Membership