The mediation process is ideal for situations where people need to work together and have an interest in changing how they interact with co-workers, within a department , or between departments. Mediation will not replace the normal Ohio University grievance processes, nor the support services offered through University Human Resources, the University Ombuds, Institutional Equity or Legal affairs. Mediation will be an additional confidential option. Statistical data about the use of the service will be reported to the university, but no names or details of the content will be disclosed to anyone on campus. The program is coordinated through the efforts of the University Ombuds Office and University Human Resources.
Mediation is a thoughtfully-structured process that can be used in a variety of conflict situations.
It is a way to help people resolve their own conflicts and design their own solutions. All solutions are voluntary and must be agreed upon by both parties. Mediations have assisted many individuals and groups to move beyond painful experiences and grievances toward agreements and reconciliation. Ohio University has contracted a community organization to conduct the mediations. They have skilled, trained mediators who are committed to finding peaceful solutions to individual and community disputes.