Alternative Dispute Resolution Clause: Peer Review and Mediation
Members of the learning team shall attempt to settle all disputes or differences which arise between them or in connection with the team in good faith before resorting to and enabling this Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) clause. The dispute must be in reference to the members’ disregard for the rules, regulations, or policies agreed upon and documented in the team charter. When a dispute within the learning team causes distress to one or more team member or a loss of efficiency and productivity amongst the team the ADR clause will begin process. In the event a dispute shall arise, all members agree to participate in mediation with assistance from a mediator and/or [This is "legalese" and inappropriate in academic writing; remove the slash and write it out] peer review. The mediator who is of a neutral party/s outside of the learning team shall be selected by the impartial members of the team. To begin the process, the specific individual/s who feels in violation shall submit a written notice to another team member with a copy given to all other respective members. The notice shall document why the individual/s feels in violation, details of the incident and whom he/she [avoid bias -- replace with "he or she," "him or her," "his or her"] would like to file against. Both parties will meet with the mediator who will then listen to each side explain their [pronoun agreement: since the antecedent (each) is singular, the pronoun (their) must be singular {his or her}] position. The mediator does not issue a decision. The mediator’s goal is to try to get the parties to agree to a solution. The disputing parties can discuss the issue collaboratively and agree upon a solution within the next 7 days (1 week). If after the 7 days, the disputing parties are unable to resolve their conflict through mediation, the disputing parties shall be subject to peer review. Team members are notified of potential...