Student Conflict Resolution Program

 

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Meet the newly trained Circle Facilitation crew!

This Spring a group of amazing staff and faculty from across the university participated in an interactive training in the art of Circle Facilitation. These “Dialogue Facilitators” are adept at working with groups of students who are looking to form deeper bonds, build community and/or work through some challenging moments to reconnect and smooth out some roadblocks. If you are looking to build, or rebuild a community with your peers, perhaps a facilitated dialogue can work for you! The second team of facilitators will begin their training in early summer! 
Meet the team:
Brendan Hoey, Director of Undergraduate Student Services, CFA
Kristen Handricken, Director of Learning and TrainingBU Diversity and Inclusion
Christy Loring, Director, Parent & Family Programs
Jessica Nagle, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Investigator
Erin Sullivan,  Equal Opportunity/Title IX Investigator
Ilana Schlesinger, Wellness Coordinator, SPH
Brian Dudley, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, CFA
Matthew Bae, Academic Advisor, CGS
Deb Marcus, Curriculum Administrator, BU Hub
Heather McCarthy, Associate Director, Student-Athlete Support
Danielle Cavendish, Assistant Director, Community Service Center
Ilda Hanxhari, Sr. Academic Advisor, CGS

Tip of the Week

Practice Radical Empathy. Empathy is the art of feeling with someone. The next time conflict occurs, try letting go of your first reaction and just be there for the other person. Conflict often results from assumptions or misunderstandings. Take the time to really listen to their story. It’s likely the conflict isn’t about you at all!  Hard skill, but it will take you far! 

Upcoming Events

The Art of Conversation
Thursday, May 27, Thursday, June 3, and Friday, June 11, 5-6 p.m. EST on Zoom

Conflict, Conversation and Community
Friday, May 7, 2-7 p.m., In-person

Learn more and register for both events here.

Highlight: Meet our newest Peer Conflict Coach!

Introducing Jared Pratt, College of ENG (2023)

Why did you want to become a peer mentor?
I have been through many things and I want to be able to help others and make life at BU easier for them. I want to be able to help my friends and the larger community. Also, I will be an RA in the Fall. I remember what its like to be new and homesick. I want to be available to new students transitioning in and older students who might be struggling.

What have you learned that has made you a better coach?
I now sit back and listen. I have learned many ways to approach situations and I am validating and reassuring. Being a coach requires a lot of paying attention, I feel I am good at that!

How do you think your experience will help you connect with other students?
I used to shy away from conflict. Now I can see things from many different angles, and I can be calm and not lose my head jumping to conclusions. I think I am now pretty laid back and a great listener.

What do you need from a friend most when you have a conflict?
I need someone to listen, that is the biggest thing for me. Usually, I’ll come to the answer on my own, but someone being there to help bounce ideas off of, that is really important. Just someone to be there.

If you could choose one animal to describe you what would it be? Why?
Otters and Dolphins are smart. Cats are laidback and good on their own, they like interaction, some of the time. Smart, and sometimes social.