What is ADR?
Adaptable Dispute Resolution, also known as ADR, is a collaborative approach to problem solving. It offers individuals a way to more fully understand the viewpoint of the other party, or parties, involved in a conflict or disagreement. It also allows for parties to come up with more creative alternatives to solving issues and is often more conversationally based. Alternative Dispute Resolution was recently added to the Student Code of Conduct.
Review the EWU ADR Proposal.
- Since Spring 23’, we have had 37 EWU total staff and faculty, 1 WSU colleague, and 1 Gonzaga colleague complete our Adaptable Dispute Resolution course!
- Out of those 39 colleagues, we have had 13 complete the Restorative Justice Community Stakeholder Training!
ADR, Mediation, and Restorative Justice Trainings
- ADR Course – In this educational 4-week course, you will learn the basics of ADR processes (focus on history, development, and benefits of mediation, restorative practices, and restorative justice). Additionally, participants will learn how ADR will be implemented on the EWU campus. To notify the SRR office that you are interested in attending the next offering, use this link.
- Mediation Training – This training is for staff and faculty who have completed the 4-week Introduction to ADR class and wish to gain skills focused on Mediation and becoming a community Mediator. A mediator is a neutral third party who facilitates communication between two or more parties who are in conflict with each other. The role of a mediator is to help the parties involved identify their respective interests and concerns and to find common ground and mutually acceptable solutions. (Please note that you must complete the ADR course before signing up for any other sessions). To notify the SRR office that you are interested in attending the next offering, use this link.
- RJ Community Stakeholder Training- In this 3.5-hour training, you will get a refresher on the basics of restorative justice (RJ), learn more in depth about RJ processes that will be utilized at EWU, learn what your role will be as a RJ community stakeholder, learn what the RJ process feels like and the process’s goals through a mock mini-RJ session. (Please note that you must complete the ADR course before signing up for any other sessions).To notify the SRR office that you are interested in attending the next offering, use this link.
