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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
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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.”
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