Over the last few weeks students from across Macaulay have shared their concerns about the need to combat the spread of hate across the university while also being more intentional in how we support each other during our most difficult times. Based on this feedback, Macaulay Honors College is partnering with experts at the New York Peace Institute to help us collaboratively and empathetically build solutions that will move us forward. But we need your help to make it a reality.
The Program:
Students, faculty, staff, and college leadership will work side-by-side to build an inclusive Restorative Practice. We believe that establishing a Restorative Practice at Macaulay is an important first step in strengthening belonging, re-building trust and collaboratively problem-solving during times of crisis. Restorative Practices include implementing a practice of community-building circles, increasing skills around responding to harmful experiences, conflict resolution, and facilitating difficult conversations.
The Opportunity:
Macaulay is in the process of hiring our first ever Restorative Justice Coordinator who will work with the New York Peace Institute, students, faculty, staff, and college leadership to develop this program. We need faculty and staff volunteers to participate in the training and program design conversations with the Restorative Justice Coordinator and our students. We hope to have representation from across the consortium to help student mediators facilitate workshops and community-building circles on their home campuses.
The Commitment:
Faculty and staff will participate in training during January Academy week (1/16, 1/17, 1/18) and in April; and attend monthly meetings with the program coordinator. Additional participation in programming for trained faculty and staff is estimated at about 1 hour per month.
Apply by December 20th