In a collaborative effort, the professional staff in University Human Resources and the Ombuds Office have coordinated a resource for faculty and staff at Ohio University. It is mediation.
Mediation is a process used for resolving workplace differences between two or more parties.
The key to reaching resolution is the willingness and desire to listen to each other's concerns and to work toward a solution which is agreeable to all parties. The mediation program is a two-year pilot program that was designed with the support and encouragement of Dr. Gary North, Vice President for Administration. We are very pleased to offer this service to the university community. Following the pilot program we will assess the results to determine if the program should continue, and in what form. The University has secured the services of Athens Area Mediation Services to manage and conduct the program and the individual mediations.