Date Approved

8-6-2024

Graduate Degree Type

Project

Degree Name

Education-Higher Education (M.Ed.)

Degree Program

College of Education

First Advisor

Dr. Laila McCloud

Academic Year

2023/2024

Abstract

For many college students, living on campus is the first experience that students have living outside their familial home. Students may take this leap with people they have developed prior relationships with, or with people they have just met. Regardless, this collision of differing norms has the potential to lead to interpersonal conflict. To support residential students at higher education institutions, this project utilizes the theoretical lenses of Maslow’s (1943) hierarchy of needs, Sanford’s (1966) challenge and support theory, and Chickering’s (1969) seven vectors of development to create a workshop curriculum aimed at developing students’ conflict resolution skills. Highlighting the prevalence of roommate conflicts and their detrimental effects on student well-being, this workshop emphasizes the critical role of effective communication and mediation in fostering positive living experiences on campus. Furthermore, this project emphasizes the importance of equipping both students and student affairs practitioners with accessible resources to navigate interpersonal challenges in residential settings. This workshop curriculum focuses on enhancing conflict management strategies and promoting constructive dialogue among peers living in shared spaces. By addressing these challenges, this project aims to contribute to the holistic development and mental health of students during their higher education journey.

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