Join us!
Thank you for your interest in University Mediation Services! We are an organization of about 15 members, and we typically admit 8-12 new members each year. Every member undertakes mediation training at the beginning of the spring semester following admission, after which he or she is eligible to mediate any case brought to our office. UMS mediators may also have the opportunity to co-mediate certain cases brought to the Community Mediation Center of Charlottesville alongside a certified mediator from that office.
UMS members are also educators. Part of our organization's mission is to teach the University community about the core principles of mediation and how they may be practiced in the professional world and in everyday life. As educators, members participate in presentations, workshops, advertising, and service projects to advance the resources UMS has to offer.
As a group, we also host social events so members can get to know one other and take a break from the pressures of classes and work. We have a recognition dinner each year to congratulate new members and thank our community sponsors, and we also try to organize informal socials or service projects each semester.
So if you have a knack for solving conflict, join UMS! It will give you the chance to strengthen your skills and share them with the community, now and in the future, in a significant and practical way.
If you are interested in joining, just refer to this page for updates on important dates and events. You can also be added to our mailing list by e-mailing the list moderator.
Expectations of UMS Members
- All new members must attend Fall Educator Training led by the Director of Training in early November.
- All new members are expected to attend PLAN 325 (1.0 credit) Basic Mediation Skills, taught by Professor E. Frank Dukes of the Institute for Environmental Negotiation. This 2.5 day course will take place during the days between January Term and Spring Semester.
- All members are required to attend bimonthly meetings, hold at least one weekly office hour, and help out with publicity and training projects
Join UMS!Applications for Fall 2011 will be accepted until September 30th. Download the Fall 2011 application from @UVa: http://atuva.student.virginia.edu/organization/universitymediationservices/documentlibrary
