When a student is in conflict, finding a path towards resolution can be difficult to navigate. The Office of Student Conduct offers a range of student centered options for support to assist students in conflict. These pathways provide students multiple ways to address conflict that are supportive, developmental, and effective.
Navigating Conflict at UK
Conflict is a normal part of living and learning in a community.
The Office of Student Conduct fosters a safe, student-centered, and student centered community where accountable belonging is a shared responsibility. We provide conflict resolution pathways rooted in fairness, understanding, and respect. We champion a culture of collaboration, empowering students to navigate challenges, engage meaningfully in campus life, and develop the skills necessary to lead lives of purpose, integrity, and community impact.
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Conflict Services
Conflict Coaching
Work one on one with a trained staff member to:
- Understand concerns
- Explore resolution options
- Build confidence for difficult conversations
Facilitated Dialogue
A structured conversation facilitated by a trained staff member helps students:
- Communicate openly
- Listen and understand perspectives
- Work toward shared understanding and resolution
Restorative Conversations
A guided process focused on:
- Understanding Impact
- Repairing Harm
- Strengthening community relationships and belonging
Formal Resolution
A process that supports:
- Collaborative problem solving
- Agreements between parties in active conflict
- Constructive resolution of concerns
Faculty and Staff Support
How can we help
Students interact with faculty and staff across campus both in and out of the classroom. Faculty and staff play a crucial role in supporting students through conflict. Together we can promote early intervention and create a more supportive campus environment.
For faculty and staff across campus we offer:
- Training and workshops
- Consultation for ongoing conflict
- Referral pathways to support services
Conflict Resources
Conflict Styles Assessment
Everyone has a natural style of navigating conflict. To learn more about how you tend to approach these situations, we've created a conflict styles assessment.
Preparing for Difficult Conversations
Trying to resolve conflict with another person can be difficult, but there are ways to prepare for those difficult conversations ahead of time. Use the worksheet below to help you get started!