What is student peer mediation?
Mediation is a private, voluntary, decision-making process that provides an informal way for students to resolve a dispute with another student. In mediation, a neutral person called a mediator helps two or more students explore ways to resolve their differences and reach an agreement that best addresses their interests. Mediation allows the parties to create their own unique solutions, instead of taking the problem to an outside decision-maker and having that person’s solution imposed on them. Who is eligible? Any currently enrolled UNCW undergraduate or graduate student can participate in peer mediation. Please note that only student-student disputes are eligible for this service. How do I get started? To refer a dispute for mediation services, simply fill out a Request for Mediation Form and submit it to the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS), Fisher University Union suite 2017. Forms are also available in ODOS. If you have questions or want more information about the program ple
