Originally launched during Civility Week 2015, the "Making the Difference" campaign is rebooting! The Office of Student Conduct & Dispute Resolution Services is currently seeking nominations of current TCNJ students who have "made the difference" in your life or the lives of others by demonstrating exceptional qualities including but not limited to the following:
- 1) displaying passion in their pursuit of knowledge through civic engagement and/or civil discourse;
- 2) engaging in conduct that reflects credit upon the College community both on and off campus, through seeking assistance, resources, or aid for themselves or others in a timely manner when someone's health or safety was at risk; and/or
- 3) going above and beyond to promote a culture of civility and sense of community at TCNJ.
All nominees will be informed of their nomination and sent a certificate. Monthly award winners will also receive a "Making the Difference" pin and be honored at a gathering in May 2018. Nominate using this form. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mission: In line with the missions of the College and Division of Student Affairs, The Office of Student Conduct & Dispute Resolution Services strives to uphold the standards created by the College community. Providing an educational conduct process as well as programs that aid the community in resolving disputes peacefully is paramount.
Core Beliefs:
1. The physical and mental safety of ourselves and others is the College’s highest priority and takes precedence over the conduct process.
2. It is expected that members of our community will seek assistance for self and others when health or safety is at risk.
3. In order for the conduct or dispute resolution processes to be effective it is essential for all individuals to participate ethically and honestly while making a good faith effort to understand and address the behavior that brought them to our office.
4. Creating and maintaining an equitable and inclusive program which promotes mutual respect is the responsibility of all individuals engaged with or administering the process.
Learning Outcomes:
We believe that by interacting with our office students will:
-understand and appreciate the importance of accountability for one’s personal growth and healthy decision making;
- recognize that making mistakes is part of life, but also that conducting oneself with personal integrity and in a honest manner is essential to changing behavior.
- think more critically to successfully navigate challenging situations; and
- engage in responsible social conduct where respect for the health and safety of oneself and others is paramount.
Feedback:
It is essential to the success of our program that we routinely assess our programs and services. We welcome feedback regarding your interaction(s) with our office. To do so, please click here.
