OSCR offers a variety of Conflict Education pathways and services, including workshops, restorative education, and processing circles. The purpose of conflict education is to build awareness, knowledge, and skills related to conflict resolution, harm reduction, and restorative practices within our campus community. It is also meant for students and groups to reflect on their behavior, understand impact, and receive education on how to move forward. Conflict Education is not part of a process to punish or further investigate a student, but rather an opportunity for students to recognize the impact of their actions and consider how to mitigate similar situations in the future. This supports a healthy, healing culture within groups. Conflict Education is tailored to each student or group and their specific circumstances to meet their expressed needs, and workshops may be requested by student organizations, classes, or programs seeking support in navigating conflict.
Conflict education is used when:
- A student organization, class, or program wants to learn more about navigating conflict
- A student expresses a desire for an educational conversation
- There are outcomes associated with a Statement or other U-M violations, such as CCI, Club Sports, etc.
Conflict Education pathways are free and private every step of the way. These pathways focus on topics specific to the individual or group and the resolution of the conflict. Conversations may be tailored to meet individual or group circumstances or preferences. Students can be referred to this service either through OSCR or from one of our campus partners.