The Conflict Education Resource Team exists not only to assist in the resolution of conflict, but also to provide valuable information and education regarding the nature and value of conflict. The peaceful expression of conflict within the campus community can be a positive experience. CERT sees the acceptance of responsibility for conflict resolution at both the individual and community levels as a positive experience. The voluntary resolution of conflict between disputants can be a positive experience. Campus diversity and tolerance for differences are positive values.
Mediation is an informal process available to willing parties.
CERT believes that disputants should voluntarily want to participate in mediation. We work under a Co-Mediator model in providing two trained, neutral peers to provide structure to the conversation, clarify issues and promote a constructive environment for solving problems and reaching understanding. Again, mediation is a voluntary process. All discussions are confidential. The process is structured to facilitate mutually acceptable solutions.