The mediator is an impartial and confidential resource who guides parties involved in a civil rights dispute through a facilitated dispute resolution process. The mediator does not advocate on behalf of any individual or entity but instead seeks to identify processes and solutions that address all parties’ concerns. Prior to engaging in mediation, the mediator will review all documentation provided by the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX. The documents may include, but is not limited to, the initial report of concerning behavior, party & witness statements, videos, screenshots of online activities, and the investigation report. The mediator will briefly meet with the parties (via zoom) in advance of the mediation to prepare them for what to expect at the mediation and answer questions. The mediator will be available for up to 8 hours, (via zoom), to facilitate a discussion between the parties, identify core issues in the dispute, and work with the parties to arrive at a mutually satisfying resolution. The mediator will memorialize any agreements between the parties using the template provided by the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX. The mediator will obtain the parties’ signatures on the agreement (if any). The mediator will provide a copy of the agreement (if any) to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. If no agreement is reached, the mediator will notify the Title IX Coordinator that no agreement is reached but will not provide any other information about the reason for the unsuccessful mediation. The mediator will consult with university officials concerning the feasibility of an agreement, as appropriate. The mediator will attend annual training as required by the Texas A&M System or Texas A&M University. Texas A&M will pay up to the following for each session type: Mediation (up to 8 hours) - $1500 per mediation; Training Session - $500.
