This year, freshman were required to meet with their House Proctor and roommates and create a roommate agreement. Roommate agreements cover everything from studying and lights out, to alcohol and sex. They are the first line of defense should any problems arise. If conflict continues or escalates, the university offers a conflict resolution center.
The conflict resolution center is a department of the University Counseling Center. Its mission is to provide all students with a comfortable environment for immediate mediation and to foster long-lasting voluntary resolution skills.
Most mediation are proctored by a third-party, namely a conflict resolution center fellow. Started in 2006, the fellows program was designed for students interested in conflict mediation and communication education. Fellows are responsible for conflict coaching services, outreach and initiative and university-wide efforts to enhance communication and conflict resolution skills.
However, if mediation fails, there is one last option – a room swap. Provided online by the GW Housing program, students unhappy with their residence can fill out a profile online. Once submitted, all other profiles can be viewed. Once a compatible room swap is found, the tow students submit a joint request to swap rooms.
For more information on roommate agreements, contact your house proctor. For more information on the conflict resolution center or room swapping, visit the GW Housing Program website here.
-Maeve Duggan
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