Hello MSU Bears! It is almost March, and finally starting to show small signs of spring, with warmer weather sure to follow. March will be an exciting month for the Office of Student Conduct with the start of the inaugural Paws Initiative. The goal of the initiative is to motivate the campus to pause, and take the time to learn about how we can all increase civility. We are … [Read more...] about “Paws” Civility Initiative
Welcome Back to Campus Bears! We understand that this semester is challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we also see that there are a variety of ways to show civility in our campus community during this time. Being a Citizen Bear has taken on an even bigger meaning as we all play a part in keeping our fellow Bears safe. As such, the Office of … [Read more...] about TikTok Contest
For some, family gatherings are a wonderful time of great company and relaxation, but for others, there is conflict. The URL at the bottom gives you some tips on how to best handle conflict with family and friends during your winter holiday. It is a brief and thoughtful article, I would suggest giving it a glance to keep the short time spent with family and friends positive. … [Read more...] about Addressing Family Conflict over Winter Break
On November 4th, Green Dot will host another session of the bystander intervention training. The session is designed to create student leaders on campus by educating them on the basics of bystander situations and creating positive leaders in the campus community. Specifically, the site lists seven outcomes expected to be obtained from attendance from the training. Learn … [Read more...] about Bystander Intervention Training sponsored by Green Dot
Throughout life, there will always be times in which we find ourselves amidst conflict and disagreements. Understanding how to navigate those difficult conversations is an important part of growing up, and it is something that everyone struggles with. We'd like to provide some tips and suggestions about dealing with conflict in a helpful and constructive way! Accept … [Read more...] about Conflict Resolution – Tips and Resources