Value of the Ombuds Office

There are some at Wellesley who are fully aware of the campus Ombuds Office, some who have never heard of it, and others who are vaguely aware but not entirely sure what its functions are.  In a nutshell, the office is here to serve students, staff and faculty in a...

Negotiation Mindsets

When individuals and groups enter into negotiations, many people often have a mindset of “mine,” which is a “position-based” approach.  It’s a “zero sum” framework, meaning the pizza pie is only so big.  Let’s say you have 2 slices and I have 6; if I give you one...

Supporting One Another During Trying Times

We are living in an environment unlike one that we have seen since, perhaps, the McCarthy era.  Students, faculty and staff alike are scared that they, or their colleagues/classmates, will be arrested, detained, or deported.  Many are concerned that they, or their...

Courage

Many people on campus are feeling overwhelmed and helpless with the myriad of changes that are occurring in our country and world.  We need, somehow, to find the strength to pull out of our fear and replace it with courage and bravery.  In looking for guidance in how...