Disputes regarding the interpretation or application of a student organization’s constitution or bylaws should first be addressed by the primary advisor of record. If the advisor is unavailable, a party to the dispute, or unable or unwilling to resolve the issue, it will be submitted to the Office of Student Involvement for binding arbitration.
Once received, the Office of Student Involvement will assign an arbitrator to review the materials and determine if further information is needed. If so, the arbitrator may gather additional facts through written statements, interviews, or hearings. The final decision of the arbitrator is binding and exclusive for all issues presented.
Should both parties agree, disputes can also be handled through Mutual Mediation Process and a mediator will be assigned by The Office of Student Involvement and parties will discuss outcomes to be agreed upon in an official mediation contract.
If both parties agree, disputes may be resolved through mediation. The Office of Student Involvement will assign a mediator, and the parties will discuss the issue to reach a mutually agreed-upon solution. The mediator does not have the authority to impose a resolution; if an agreement is not reached, the mediation is considered failed.
In arbitration, the arbitrator listens to both sides and makes a binding decision that all parties must follow.
