Mediation
What is mediation and why would I seek it out?
Mediation is a method of dispute resolution in which two or more parties who are in conflict meet with a mediator (or team of mediators) to help them understand their issues, identify their needs, communicate effectively, and explore options for resolution. In the MCR Initiative, our mediators work in teams of two.
There are many reasons to seek out mediation. Mediation is an informal and flexible process in which the parties involved are in full control of the outcome. If you’re involved in a conflict with a colleague, supervisor, or supervisee, mediation can be a helpful process to (1) explore the root causes of the conflict, (2) communicate each person’s needs fully and effectively, (3) explore possible options for resolution. Mediation can be especially useful when your relationship with the person you’re having conflict with is important to maintain.How Do I Request Mediation?
If you’d like to request mediation, please complete this intake form. A team member will respond to you within 48 hours. If your situation is appropriate for mediation, we will walk you though the next steps, including connecting you to your co-mediators. If your situation is not suited for mediation, we will suggest alternative resources.
Request MediationMCR Mediators
Name | Unit |
Victoria Akinde | University Library |
Tameka Brannon | Feinberg School of Medicine |
Robert Brown | Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications |
Sarah Brown | OIDI/Women’s Center |
Sonia Calles Mesa | Alumni Relations and Development |
Jaci Casazza | University Registrar’s Office |
Lucas Christain | University Compliance |
Heather Cohen | Community Standards |
Dayna Dion | Buffett Institute for Global Affairs |
Mona Dugo | Office of the Dean of Students |
Tracey Gibson-Jackson | Student Organizations and Activities |
Jasmine Gurneau | OIDI/Native American and Indigenous Affairs |
Roderick Hawkins |
School of Communication |
Katelyn Kennon | Center for Awareness, Response, and Education |
Lehua McAllister |
Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance |
Leona Quist | Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion |
Maria Sanchez | University Athletics |
melisa stephen | OIDI/Women’s Center |
Carrie Thomas | Office of the Ombudsperson |
Geet Vanaik | Buffett Institute for Global Affairs |
Jackie Wickham | School of Professional Studies |
Evan Williams | Office of Community Standards |
Rachel Velez | University Athletics |
References:
Gelfand, Michele J., Lisa M. Leslie, Kirsten Keller, and Carsten de Dreu. "Conflict cultures in organizations: How leaders shape conflict cultures and their organizational-level consequences." Journal of Applied Psychology 97, no. 6 (2012): 1131.
Watson, Nancy T., Kenita S. Rogers, Karan L. Watson, and Carla Liau‐Hing Yep. "Integrating social justice‐based conflict resolution into higher education settings: Faculty, staff, and student professional development through mediation training." Conflict Resolution Quarterly 36, no. 3 (2019): 251-262.