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T NEW Motorola' BRAVO PLUS $29.95* m $A95 AIRTIME A The Battalion .4 P P II? 1 ¥ 17 17 rk If If I Hi 1j 1 F Hj Page Wednesday • September 4,199j Airtime Purchase Required 1 3 . 1 11 WO THE YOGA INSTITUTE AND BOOKSTORES EST.1974 On-campus service helps ease student disputes By Christopher Rivera The Battalion 725 E. VILLA MARIA BRYAN FOR CLASS INFO 822-2246 A MOST EXTRAORDINARY STORE IN BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION DISCOVER 216 N. Bryan Downtown Bryan ' ^ J 779-8201 Mo?) & Sat 10-6 SUNDIALS SUNDIAL WATCHES MUSEUM REPRODUCTIONS ICONS GALILEO THERMOMETERS AGGIELAND SOCCER LEAGUE With over 36 teams in 2 divisions in 8 cities. If you have a team, a part of a team, or you are just looking for a team, please call for more information at 696-1974. The meeting for new players and teams is this Thursday, Sept. 5 at 8:00 PM at ENPH Room 217. T he A-2 Lounge between Hughes and Moses north area residence halls is probably not where one would expect to find legal advice for attempted robbery of a pig, mediation to settle who keeps a puppy, help creating a Last Will and Testament or a place to have divorce papers prepared. Student Conflict Resolution Services (SCRS) is divided into three interrelated resources, which are Negotiation and Mediation Services, Student Judicial Services and Student Legal Services. The SCRS offers a wide range of services to assist stu dents in resolving disputes. Kim Novak, Judicial Services coordinator, said the SCRS “facilitates individual responsibilities and their growth and development.” The SCRS’s unique design provides a campus dispute resolution center with “logical connections to address legal, judicial and dispute resolution concerns of Texas A&M students,” she said. Novak said the three services also refer to each other to effectively solve the problem. Rene Harris, interim coordinator of Negotiation and Mediation Services, said the center is staffed with profes sional certified mediators. Negotiation and Mediation Services provides mediation to help resolve student disputes and personal conflicts. Harris said common issues addressed by this service are roommate disputes, lease agreements, sexual harass ment and conflict over bill payment. The private, voluntary and interactive process, “teach es students how to objectively facilitate communication and resolve conflicts on their own,” Harris said. Mediation explores many avenues for settlement and can help preserve business or personal relationships. “It doesn’t have to be a huge dispute to come in for mediation,” Harris said. “We try to prevent the conflict, because resentment continues and communication breaks down. This is the third story in a series about support services available on campus for students. The series will run through the week and highlight a different support service every day. “One of the first things we do is offer mediatio between parties in a dispute,” Novak said. “Theoptim: goal is to resolve the conflict in this educational phase Rick Powell, a licensed attorney for Student Services, provides students with legal advice. He sa Student Legal Services can handle most — but not all legal matters. “SCRS cannot represent students against Texas AS University or another “The key is to be open and honest, try to see the other person’s perspective, use active listening skills and respect the otiier person’s view.” Harris said that information will remain confidential. Any notes taken during mediation are destroyed imme diately following the session. The only record on file is whether the case is settled. Student Judicial Services also conducts student judi cial proceedings when a student has allegedly commit ted a violation of the Student Conduct Code in the Texas A&M University Regulations. Action can be taken through the Student Judicial Services in addition to any criminal or civil action taken off campus. Novak said that unlike a judicial system that focuses on punishment, “the primary objective here is to educate.” “We would rather have students learn here than out side of the school,” she said. Novak said the most common issues addressed are theft, minors in possession of alcohol, driving while intoxicated and sexual assault. “We try to prevent conflict, because resentment con tinues and com munication breaks down.” Texas A&M student and cannot represent stu dents in a court of law,” Powell said. Student Legal Services informs students of their legal rights through pri vate interviews, consul tations or publications that helps maintain con fidentiality for students who may serve as a speaker for recognized student organizations. “Students should take precautions for their safety, act like responsible Aggies and hopefully not have any problems," Powell said. The office is financially supported by student sen: fees, so there is no additional fees for appointmentsa: consultations. “The A-2 lounge is a little known, but valuab! Rene Harris interim coordinator of Negotiation and Mediation Services R exai resource for all the students of Texas A&M.” Novak sa (utChiHSC “Students seeking services who enter the A-2 lounger not leave without knowing who will help them.” r LONDON Paris Frankfurt Madrid Amsterdam Rome $225 $265 $275 $275 $295 Fakes are each way from Houston sased on a rounotw pur- CHASf. 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