Resolutions

To promote ongoing growth and development of students, those found responsible for violations of the code of student conduct/student accountability policy will gain the opportunity to address the behavior at the root cause through developmental Sanctions. Sanctions are listed below:

Educational Sanction(s): A Sanction created specifically for the responding party to immerse themselves in development around the root cause of the behavior exhibited. Examples of an Educational Sanction could be, but is not limited to, workshop attendance, immersive experiences, etc.

Restorative Resolution: Based on the matter presented, the college administrator managing the Case determined, with the buy in of all reporting (if applicable), alleged, and impacted parties, that the matter under review would benefit the involved parties and restore community by engaging in a restorative resolution. Restorative Resolutions are as follows:

Conflict Coaching Conflict coaching is a one-on-one, private, and individualized conversation to talk through a conflict, explore concerns, frustrations, and goals; in addition to learning ways to manage and resolve conflicts in a way that meets the interests and needs of all parties involved. A conflict coach is someone who is empathetic, trained in conflict resolution, and can provide guidance on best practices for managing conflict effectively. The conflict coach supports the student in exploring and clarifying what their needs, desires, and viable options are with regard to the conflict. Conflict coaching is less about instructing or mandating how to manage the conflict, and more about empowering and supporting an individual with the confidence and skills to manage conflict on their own. Part of the goal of conflict coaching involves the individual exploring and learning about their individual’s conflict style, habits, and ways to manage conflict more effectively in their lives beyond any one particular incident. Note that assigned conflict coaches are committed to student privacy, however, are not confidential resources.
Shuttle Mediation: Shuttle mediation is a process during which a mediator facilitates a negotiation to resolve a dispute between two or more parties without the parties meeting together at the same time in the same room. This option may be especially helpful for parties in a dispute who have reached a high level of frustration or anxiety due to the conflict and may be more effective in resolving the matter through indirect conversation with the other party(s). Each party of the conflict will have an opportunity to share their perspective, concerns, and desired outcomes. During this process, each party will share and write down their needs in a written agreement, which the facilitator will circulate - or "shuttle" - between the two parties until an agreement is found that is accepted by all parties.
Facilitated Conversation: The goal of a facilitated conversation is to support a group of people in communicating openly and effectively. Sometimes, when tensions are high or there is a lot at stake, it can become difficult to understand and empathize with different perspectives and communicate effectively, calmly, and compassionately. An external and impartial facilitator can be helpful in moving a group discussion or process forward when there is disagreement, tension, or a sense of being stuck. Dialogue facilitators are trained Olin employees and/or independent contractors permitted by the college to support student groups who are struggling to manage a particular discussion or project on their own, including but not limited to student club meetings, sport teams meetings, and group projects. This process is designed to aid involve parties in communication tactics and not meant to be addressed through the conduct process.
Mediation: Appropriate in situations that involve two or more individuals who are involved in a dispute, when all parties are willing to participate, and all parties are willing to seek a mutually agreed upon resolution. Mediation is a process in which disputants can share their perspectives, thoughts, and feelings surrounding a conflict in a structured manner by a trained and neutral mediator. The mediator facilitates a conversation between the disputants with the goal of reaching an agreement that satisfies the concerns presented and meets the standards of acceptable behavior in a community environment. The goal of a mediation is not to determine what is just or who is right or wrong, but rather to act as a catalyst in inspiring conflicting parties to define their issues, assert their interests and needs, enhance communication, and work together to find a solution. The role of the mediator is not to create or impose a solution or offer the college intervention to bring about an outcome, but rather to empower the parties to collaboratively come up with their own solutions. Examples of where mediation can be helpful include roommate conflicts, group project conflicts, cultural conflicts, and/or conflicts between friends, partners, and between students or student organizations

Alcohol/Drug Education: The responding party will engage in educational initiatives to address the alcohol and drug use through the services and education provided by the Wellness Department.

Informal Warning: The responding party has learned that the behavior exhibited was unacceptable. This type of warning is utilized as an opportunity to engage the responding party in a call back to their values and align with the college’s values.

Formal Warning: A written warning stating that the behavior exhibited is not acceptable and if continued will lead to progressive discipline occurring.

Loss of Housing: Based on the nature of the incident, the student is no longer permitted to reside on campus.

Loss of Privilege(s): The behavior exhibited by the student, student group, or student organization requires that the responding party have access temporarily or permanently revoked. Loss privileges are outlined by the college administrator managing the case.

Probation: A period of time that the responding party is not considered in good standing with the college. If necessary, a probationary period could include restrictions.

Suspension: a temporary removal from the college with right to transition back into the community. A “return to campus” meeting must occur with the Dean of Student Affairs or their designee.

Expulsion: The permanent removal from the college with no right to seek re-enrollment. This will be permanently noted on the transcript of students.