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- Professor
- Department
- Legal Studies
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- Dillard College of Business Administration
- Room
- 295
- Bio
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Professor Tilker, a native of Wyoming, earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Texas Tech School of Law. Following law school, Professor Tilker prosecuted felony cases as an assistant district attorney for one year before becoming general counsel to a group of oil and gas and real estate investors. He joined Dillard College in 1989. He is the Dillard College Professor of Legal Studies and a pre-law student advisor.
He teaches Legal and Ethical Environment of Law, Commercial Law, Business Ethics and Energy Law in the MBA program. Professor Tilker focuses his research on Alternative Dispute Resolution with an emphasis on mediation.
Professor Tilker's community service has included serving on the board of directors of Crime Stoppers, Wichita County Bar Association, Drug Free North Texas, and Faith Mission. In addition to board service, he served as president of Crime Stoppers for two years and of the Wichita County Bar Association for a year.
Teaching awards he has received include: Phi Chi Theta Professor of the Year (1992), Alpha Chi Outstanding Lecturer (1994), Mortar Board Professor of the Year (2001), Student Government Association Faculty Member of the Year (2018) and Dillard College Outstanding Professor Award, (2023).
Other Positions
| Institution | Degree | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech School of Law | Doctorate of Jurisprudence |
| Employer | Position | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwestern State University | Professor | 01/02/1989 |
Refereed Journal Articles:
Tilker K. Ramser C. and Bultena C. (2023) Mediation Metrics III: Deploying Essential Zoom Styles in Virtual Mediation. Southern Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 15, pgs. 10-30.
Tilker K., Ramser C. and Bultena C. (2022) Mediation Metrics II: Dealing with Errant Zoom Styles in Virtual Mediation. Southern Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 14, pgs. 34-55.
Tilker K., Ramser C., and Bultena C. (2020) Mediation Metrics: Reclaiming the Power of Shrinking Joint Sessions. Southern Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 12, pgs. 10-32.
Tilker, K., Ramser C., & Bultena, C. (2019) Mediation Madness V: Misfit Mediators. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics, Vol. 11, pgs. 53-75.
Tilker, K., Ramser C., & Bultena, C. (2018) Mediation Madness IV: Truth, Lies, and Mediation. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics, Vol. 10, pgs. 29-52.
Tilker, K., Ramser C., & Bultena, C (2017) Mediation Madness III: Managing Microwave Mediation, Southern Journal of Business and Ethics, Vol. 9, pgs. 11-32.
Tilker, K. Ramser, C. & Bultena, C. (2016) Mediation Madness II: Dealing with Destructive Emotions. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics. Vol. 8, pgs. 181-201.
Tilker, K. Ramser, C. & Bultena, C. (2015). Mediation Madness: Dealing with Bullies in Mediation. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics. Vol. 7, pgs. 50-70.
Tilker, K., Ramser, C., & Bultena, C. (2014). Fighting Futility V: Use and Misuse of Influence in Mediation. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics. Vol. 6, pgs. 11-32.
Tilker, K., Ramser, C., & Bultena, C. (2013). Fighting Futility IV: Dealing With Defensiveness in Mediation. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics. Vol. 5, pgs. 19-39.
Tilker, K., Bultena, C., & Ramser, C. (2012). Fighting Futility III: Dealing with Difficult People in Mediation. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics. Vol. 4, pgs. 26-46.
Ludlum, M., Tilker, K., Ritter, D. et al. (2012). Financial Literacy and Credit Cards: A Multi Campus Survey. International Journal of Business and Social Science. Vol. 3 No. 7.
Tilker, K. & MacDonald, S. T. (2011). An Empirical Examination Of The Securities Act of 1933 And Its Application To The Oil And Gas Industry: The Case For An Industry Money Exception. Oil Gas and Energy Quarterly.
Tilker, K., Ramser, C., & Bultena, C. (2011). Fighting Futility II: More Tools for Mediation Success. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics.
Tilker, K., Ramser, C. & Bultena, C. (2010). Fighting Futility: Tools for Mediation Success. Southern Journal of Business and Ethics. Volume 2, pgs. 64-74.
Tilker, K. & MacDonald, S. (2009). Compression of Natural Gas - Who Pays? Texas V. Oklahoma. Southern Law Journal. Vol. 19.
Tilker, K., Owen, J., & MacDonald, S. (2009). FTC Requires Businesses to Secure Customer Data. Franklin Business and Law Review Quarterly Journal.
Tilker, K. & Ramser, C. (2007). Mediation: A Window and a Matrix. Midwestern Business and Economic Review, 2007 (39), 29-32.
Tilker K. & Ramser, C. (2007). Mediation: Dynamics and Applications. Conflict Resolutions & Negotiation Journal, 2007 (1), 36.
Tilker, K. & MacDonald, S. (2006). Contractual Exemptions from Negligence Liability in Texas. Southern Law Journal. Vol. 16.
Tilker, K. & Ramser, C. (2004). Mediation: Opening The Window. Alternative Resolutions: Newsletter of the State Bar of Texas.
Tilker, K. & Theriot, M. R. (2002). Covenants not to Compete: Louisiana vs. Texas. Midwestern Business and Economic Review.
Tilker, K. (2001). An Updated Look at Employee Covenants Not to Compete in Texas. Midwestern Business and Economic Review.
Tilker, K. (2000). Employment Covenants Not to Compete - The Texas Approach. Southern Law Journal.
Presentation of Refereed Papers:
Regional
Bultena, C. Ramser C., & Tilker, K. (March 2, 2023) Mediation Metrics III: Deploying Essential Zoom Styles in Virtual Mediation Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business. San Antonio, Texas.
Bultena, C., Ramser C.,, & Tilker K. (March 3, 2022) Mediation Metrics II: Dealing with Errant Zoom Styles in Virtual Mediation. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business. San Antonio, Texas.
Bultena, C., Ramser C., & Tilker, (March 5, 2020) Mediation Metrics: Reclaiming the Power of Shrinking Joint Sessions. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business. San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K., Bultena, C. & Ramser, C. (February 2019) Mediation Madness V: Misfit Mediators. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business. San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K., Bultena, C. Ramser, C.. (March 2018) Mediation Madness IV: Truth, Lies, and Mediation, Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business. San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K., Bultena, C. & Ramser, C. (March 2017) Mediation Madness III: Managing Microwave Mediation. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K, Bultena, C., & Ramser, C. (March 2016). Mediation Madness II: Dealing With Destructive Emotions. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K., Bultena, C., & Ramser, C. (2015, April). Mediation Madness: Dealing with Bullies in Mediation. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K., Bultena, C., & Ramser, C. (2014, April). Fighting Futility V: Dealing With Influence Tactics In Mediation. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K., Bultena, & Ramser, C. (2013). Fighting Futility IV: Dealing With Defensiveness in Mediation. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Bultena, C., Ramser, C., & Tilker, K. (2012). Fighting Futility III: Dealing With Difficult People In Mediation. Southern Association of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Bultena, C., Ramser, C., & Tilker, K. (2011). Fighting Futility II - More Tools for Mediation Success. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K. R., Bultena, C., & Ramser, C. (2010). Business Mediation - Conflict Resolution or Exercise in Futility. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K. R. & MacDonald, S. (2009). An Analysis of the Impact of the Oklahoma and Texas rules on Gas Compression Charge-backs on the Decision to Abandon a Gas Well Using a Multiplant Compression Firm Model. Southwest Business Symposium, Edmond, Oklahoma.
Tilker, K. R. & MacDonald, S. (2009). Compression of Natural Gas - Who Pays? Texas v. Oklahoma. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers
National
Tilker, K. & Macdonald, S. (2007, March). An Economic Analysis of the Texas View of Exculpatory Clauses: Information Symmetries and their Impact. Southwestern Social Science Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tilker, K. (2001, February). Teaching Our Students About Choosing and Using an Attorney. American Society of Business and Behavioral Science, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Regional
MacDonald, S. & Tilker, K. R. (2009). How Neuroeconomics Can Inform the Dynamics of Settling A Low Value Tort Case and Its Impact on the Legitimacy of the Legal System. Southwestern Social Science Association, Denver, Colorado.
Tilker, K. & MacDonald, S. (2008, March). How the Business Literature Can Inform Antitrust Enforcement: A Qualified Call for a Second Antiturst Revolution. Southwest Business Symposium, Edmund, Oklahoma.
Tilker, K. & MacDonald, S. (2008, March). Securties Regulation as a Barrier to Entry into Domestic Oil and Gas Exploration and Production. Southwestern Social Science Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tilker, K. & Stewart, M. (2008, March). Oil and Gas Investing - Federal Securities Law and Fractional Mineral Interests. Southern Academy of Legal Studies, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K. & MacDonald, S. (2007, March). Privacy Law and FTC Regulation of Business. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K. & MacDonald, S. (2006, March). Contractual Exemptions from Negligence Liability in Texas. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K. & Ramser, C. (2005, April). Mediation: Dynamics and Applications in Oklahoma. Annual Southwest Business Symposium, Edmund, Oklahoma.
Tilker, K. & Ramser, C. (2005, March). Mediation: A Window and A Matrix . Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
Tilker, K. (1999, March). Employment Covenants Not to Compete - The Texas Approach. Southern Academy of Legal Studies in Business, San Antonio, Texas.
State
Chapman, D., Tilker, K. R., & MacDonald, S. (2008, November). Non-Traditional Financing and Artificial Appreciation of Housing Values. Oklahoma Research Day, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.