Violations that may result in removal from housing or may affect the student's status at the university are adjudicated by Student Judicial Services in conjunction with a Residence Life representative. Also, mediation will often be recommended to resolve any interpersonal disputes referred to Student Judicial Services. The mission of Student Mediation Services is to promote the values, understanding, public awareness, and practice of mediation while modeling conflict resolution skills and collaborative problem solving through education, empowerment, and service to students. Mediation is a problem solving process facilitated by a neutral third party that promotes understanding and resolution in a safe and confidential setting. Mediation is an option available to you as a student and any party that you are in conflict with regardless of student status.
Mediation is private.
Information disclosed to the mediators by the parties will not be divulged to ANY outside parties. All records, reports, and other documentation received are confidential. This reduces the risk of gossip and rumors. Mediators are required to only report issues of child abuse, elder abuse, or cases of immediate threat of harm to self or others. A report of the outcome of mediation is given to referral sources such as hall staff or judicial officers.