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Mediation is a thoughtfully structured process that can be used in a
variety of conflict situations. It is a way to help people resolve their own conflicts and design
their own solutions. Trained, impartial mediators bring people together in a neutral setting,
guiding them step-by-step through the problem-solving process. All solutions are voluntary and
must be agreed upon by both parties.
Mediations have assisted many individuals and groups to move beyond
painful experiences and grievances toward agreements and reconciliation.
The university is involved in two programs to provide mediation for
employees and students.
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Ohio University contracts with a community organization to conduct the
mediations. The Athens Area Mediation Service
(AAMS) is a non-profit organization with skilled, trained mediators committed to finding peaceful
solutions to individual and community disputes. Its mediators are all members of the Athens-area
community; some work at the university and others are not affiliated with OU. In general, two
mediators work together during the mediation sessions. AAMS can be contacted at (740) 594-6169.
You may contact University Human Resources at 593-1636 with questions about the mediation option.
Conflicts related to:
- sharing resources
- interpersonal, interdepartmental, or intradepartmental issues
- communication
- personality clashes
- problem-solving
- discrimination
- other job-related issues
Call the Athens Area Mediation Service (AAMS) at 594-6169. Together, you
and the AAMS director will assess whether your situation is appropriate for mediation and if so, AAMS
will contact the other people involved to explore the option of setting up a mediation session. Mediation
is a confidential and voluntary service.
Mediations are conducted at the AAMS office, which is located at 8 North
Court Street, Suite 408. Mediations may take place during work hours, evenings or weekends.
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- Landlord/tenant issues
- Roommate conflicts
- Consumer conflicts
- Communication issues
- Neighborhood disputes
- Relationship issues
- Problem-solving
- Discrimination
The Athens Area
Mediation Service (AAMS) is a non-profit organization. It has skilled, trained mediators who are
committed to finding peaceful solutions to individual and community disputes. Its mediators are all
members of the Athens-area community; some work at the university and others are not affiliated with OU.
In general, two mediators work together during the mediation sessions. AAMS can be contacted at (740)
594-6169.
Call the Athens Area Mediation Service (AAMS) at 594-6169. Together, you
and the AAMS director will assess whether your situation is appropriate for mediation and if so, AAMS
will contact the other people involved to explore the option of setting up a mediation session. Mediation
is a confidential and voluntary service.
Mediations are conducted at the AAMS office, which is located at 8 North
Court Street, Suite 408. Mediations may take place during work hours, evenings or weekends.
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