About Us
Our Mission
The Office of Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services strives to promote a learning
environment that is safe, positive, and in which the rights of all members of the
campus community are respected. Supporting the larger mission of both Middle Tennessee State University and the Division of Student Affairs, we seek to promote student learning, growth, and development by increasing awareness
of the University's expectations of behavior, holding students accountable for violations
of these expectations, and developing educational sanctions designed to help students
learn from their mistakes. We strive to help students at MTSU see both the immediate
consequences and the long-term consequences of their behavior. The Office of Judicial
Affairs and Mediation Services serves as a resource for all members of the university
community.
Judicial Affairs and Mediation Staff
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Laura Sosh-Lightsy, Assistant Dean I joined the MTSU family in June 2004. Prior to coming to MTSU, I worked at Texas A & M University and Western Kentucky University. I have over 8 years experience working with students, primarily in the disciplinary system. I enjoy my work because it is ever-changing, and I have had the opportunity to help many students focus on their priorities and successfully graduate from college. I think it is very important for students to understand and value honesty and integrity, and for each student to recognize their responsibility to the community in which they live. |
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Amanda Newman Samsel, Coordinator I bleed blue and have been a MTSU Blue Raider since 2000. I obtained my undergraduate
and graduate degree from MTSU and was hired as the Coordinator for Judicial Affairs
in October of 2006. Prior to this postion I worked as the Graduate Assistant for the
Office of Student Organizations & Community Service. I am passionate about being student
centered in my job and want to challenge students to be the best student they can
possibly be. Each day I strive to make decisions that will benefit our students and
community. I love my job and hope to see our students succeed in all that they do!
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Lisa Simons, Secretary MTSU is the perfect place for me to work because I am a mother of 3 children and have always loved being around children of all ages. When working in the Student Government Association, the students always referred to me as their "other mother." In Judicial Affairs & Mediations Services I feel that my love for children helps me make students feel at ease when they come to our office for judicial meetings. Working at MTSU is very rewarding opportunity for me, and I love working at such a
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Please contact us for more information.
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Student Judicial Board
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Student Judicial Board members have been selected for 2012-2013.
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Traffic Citation Appeals
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| Student traffic citation appeals are heard by the Court of Traffic Appeals. Please visit the Student Government Association web site for full information. Appeals may be made by visiting the SGA website, and decisions may be reviewed online as well. |
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Mediation
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What is mediation? |
| Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party (mediator) facilitates the discussion and identification of issues between the disputants, the development of alternate solutions, and the negotiation of a mutually satisfying outcome to the dispute. |
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"Training Peer Mediators in the College and University Setting: A Trainer's Guide" by Rick Olshak |
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