Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution Services offers the following options to help students manage and resolve conflicts. To request more information, please contact ConflictResolution@Colorado.edu or call Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution at 303-492-5550.

Circle Processes are designed for participants to learn through dialogue with each other by sharing personal stories and perspectives. In this way, the knowledge is owned by the participants rather than the facilitator as they explore themes that include building community, discussing conflicts, and sharing ideas. Circles invite every participant to share uninterrupted while the group listens deeply, which disrupts the typical way of communicating to allow an opportunity for understanding and connection.

Circles are personalized to the needs of the group and can be applied in many settings, including:

• Organizational retreats
• Leadership teambuilding
• Exploring peer conflicts
• Providing support
• Learning more about an issue or topic
• Grief or healing

Feedback from Circle Participants:

• “…People didn’t hold anything back. It was healthy, intense and accepting all at once.”
• “Felt far more organic than I was expecting. It was a pleasant surprise to have so much self-reflection”
• “I most liked how laid back the circle was. I felt like I could share without judgement, and it was really cool to hear all of the different stories!”
• “I most liked how safe it felt to share anything that was on my mind, it was a really good environment”

To request more information, please contact ConflictResolution@colorado.edu or call the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution at 303-492-5550.

Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution is able to collaborate with your office, student group, or community organization to expand your knowledge of our department and develop skills. Topics can include

• Conflict Styles

  • Everyone has their own way of managing conflict - what's your style?  Find out in this interactive session and discuss strategies for engaging in conflict as a Buff and beyond!
• Conflict Coaching and Helping Skills
  • In many cases, students have little formal experience with conflict prior to attending college.  This presentation offers practical guidance for participating in conflict in a more constructive way, including learning Active Listening techniques and case study practice.
• Mediation Skills
  • Leaders on campus are often called to mediate conflicts in their organizations.  This session will encourage a dialogue to discuss the benefits of mediation and the opportunity to learn foundational skills for effective mediation.
• De-escalation Techniques
  • In this workshop, participants will learn strategies for de-escalating a high intensity conflict, as well as learn more about University policies related to disruptive behavior and resources available within Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution.​
• Circle Process Facilitation
  • In this workshop participants will learn the fundamental skills and theory required to facilitate Circle Processes. This session will prepare participants to facilitate Circles that focus on building community, learning new content, navigating transition, healing as a group, and managing conflict.
• Restorative Justice
  • Learn the guiding values and programs in the CU Restorative Justice program and ways for the CU Boulder community to get involved in the RJ process.

To request a presentation or workshop, please contact ConflictResolution@Colorado.edu.