Student Advocacy and Support helps graduate students navigate conflict using a student-centered approach focused on creating pathways to resolve conflict, empower self-advocacy, and develop skills essential to difficulty conversations. 

SAS supports by

  • Providing private one on one conversations
  • Strategizing solutions to resolve a conflict 
  • Advocating on the students behalf if requested 
  • Explaining students options and rights under University policy and procedures 

SAS does not

  • Mediate or facilitate conversations  
  • Overturn university decisions 
  • Give legal or counseling advice 
  • Receive notice for the university 
  • Receive or address official complaints and grievances about UNL

How it works:

  • Complete the Conflict Support Request Form 
  • A SAS case manager will review your request
  • A SAS case manager will contact you through your UNL email to schedule a meeting 
  • You will complete the Conflict Support Intake Form prior to your meeting
  • You will complete your conflict support meeting 
  • Your case manager will follow up with you a week after your meeting to check in

Request to Meet

Meeting Request

Preparing for Your Meeting

Reflect on:

  • What caused the conflict? 
  • What concerns you the most about the conflict?
  • What outcome are you hoping for? 
  • What questions do you have for your case manager?