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Subject: INFOR & APPLICATION FOR MEDIATOR Certification Training, June '95
Cc: carolorm@MIT.EDU, mediation@MIT.EDU

      J U N E  `9 5   M E D I A T O R  T R A I N I N G

mediation@mit is offering the Basic Training for Mediators again during 
June 1995. Completion of the 35-hour course leads to certification under 
Massachusetts law, however, this is not a license to practice as a 
mediator.

Most people who take the training find their views on conflict  
resolution are permanently changed and their inter-personal 
communication style much improved.  Many find they use their mediating 
skills almost daily, in the dorm, in student groups, in the office, or 
just interacting with other people in everyday life.

mediation@mit uses a co-mediator model with emphasis on a voluntary, 
private, and confidential process.  Mediators act as third-party 
facilitators who are not judges, advocates, arbitrators, or counselors.  
They are trained to assist the people in conflict in a mediation process 
which allows disputants to determine a mutually-accepted outcome from 
looking at interests rather then positions (or why things happened 
rather than what happened).  Mediation is a proactive way for parties to 
manage their conflicts. 

mediation@mit currently mediates student cases and so students and those 
who work directly with students are _particularly encouraged_ to apply.  
If you successfully complete the training and are certified, you may be 
invited to mediate for mediation@mit.  Currently, over 60 people from 
all over campus have been certified through this training and are 
available to mediate -- 43% students, 31% people of color, over half 
men.

MIT students can take the entire course for $40 ($20 if you are 
representing your living group).  The cost for faculty and staff is $60.  
Both are incredible rates in comparison to the average of $600 for 
similar courses at other mediation centers.  For people outside MIT, the 
fee is $350.  

     Please review the following schedule closely because
                __ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY__    

JUNE `95 Training Schedule:
   Thurs, 6/1.......6-9 pm.......Introduction & roleplay demo
   Sat.,  6/3......10-5 am ......Mediation theory & Roleplay #1
   Mon.,  6/5.......6-9 pm.......Roleplay #2   
   Mon.,  6/12......6-9 pm.......Listening skills 
   Mon.,  6/19......9-12 am......Cross-cultural communication 
   Wed.,  6/21......6-9 pm.......Roleplay #3 
   Thurs, 6/22......6-9 pm.......Diversity issues
   Mon.,  6/26......6-9 pm.......Roleplay #4   
   Wed.,  6/28......6-9 pm.......Roleplay #5
   Thurs, 6/29......6-10 pm......Roleplay #6 & conclusion 

(All sessions take place in the Student Ctr. & Marlar Lounge, MIT)

The application is included in this email post, but should you want to 
request another application, see our web-page at: 
             http://web.mit.edu/mediation/www/
or email mediation@mit.edu and leave a reachable address.  The completed 
application must be sent with payment or request for fee waiver by 
**MAY 18** to:         
                        mediation@mit
                        MIT, c/o RCA
                        Bldg. W20-549
                        Cambridge, MA  02139

You will be notified or your acceptance as a mediator trainee by May 
23nd.  Any questions? -- call and leave a message for Carol Orme-Johnson 
or Laura McDonald at 253-8720, or email us at mediation@mit.  



  A P  P L I C A T I O N   F O R   M E D I A T O R   T R A I N I N G

Please complete this application and return it with payment or 
request-for-fee-waiver to: mediation@mit, MIT c/o RCA,  W20-549, 
Cambridge, MA  02139.  *BY May. 18, 1995*.  Checks made payable to 
"MIT".  Applicants will be notified of acceptance by May 23--leave email 
or phone where you can be reached at that time.

Name_________________Phone (day & eve) ___________ Email ____________

Address___________________________________________________________

Your background:

    MIT undergrad (yr/course?)                
    MIT grad student (yr/course?)    
    MIT staff (department?)                      
    MIT faculty (dept./course?)     
    not MIT-affiliated (experience/profession?)

Please state your reasons for wanting to take the mediator training:  
















Please describe the ways in which you interact with students and/or 
others in the MIT community: 














Please identify a reference, (someone who knows you but is not a 
personal friend, such as graduate resident tutor or advisor or 
supervisor):

Name_______________________________________Phone_________________


If you are from outside MIT, please answer the following questions:
  How will you use the mediator training? 
  How did you hear about the mediation@mit program?


Additional Comments?