Mediation usually occurs within a week of the intake, unless parties request otherwise. The length of a mediation session can vary from two to three hours. In some cases, it may be necessary to schedule additional sessions. Depending upon the case, the parties will have the option of a written or oral agreement. In cases referred to mediation by the judicial process, all agreements must be written and may be subject to the approval of the Director of Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services.
All events discussed within the sessions are confidential.
In the case of written agreements, parties will receive copies of their agreement the next day. Mediation is not a finite event. If parties feel the need to return to mediation for any reason, they are welcome and encouraged to do so. AUMS provides a trained and experienced staff member in the residence halls in the event that conflict occurs after office hours. Conflict Resolution Training AUMS often conducts discussions with classes, groups, and organizations within the campus community on various methods of conflict resolution.