Sometimes people are unable to work out their own conflicts by themselves, and they need someone to help. Mediation is a voluntary, confidential and structured process of resolving disputes and conflicts with the help of a neutral third party. A mediator helps disputing parties to generate and evaluate options for reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. Often students in conflict don t have an opportunity to talk over their grievances in a neutral setting and work together to find their own solutions. As a result, anger and frustration grow.
Mediation is a workable alternative.
Campus Mediation Services is conducted on an as-needed basis. If you have any questions regarding Campus Mediation, please don t hesitate to call. If you are a residence hall student, you have a great resource in your Hall Director and Resident Assistant. The Hall Directors, who are professional staff, and the Resident Assistants, who receive on-going training in peer counseling, are there to listen, support, and when necessary, make referrals, whether it's an academic, personal, or interpersonal concern. Your Director and RA know what pressures students can be under, and they are ready and willing to help.