SCRC History

Since 1968, the Student Conflict Resolution Center (SCRC) has been assisting students resolve campus-based problems and concerns. Originally founded as the Student Ombudsman Service, it merged with the Student Advocate Service to create the Student Dispute Resolution Center in the 1980's. Until 2005, the Student Dispute Resolution Center was a student organization, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, entirely student-fee funded.

In 2005, the Student Dispute Resolution Center became the Student Conflict Resolution Center and an office within the Vice Provost of Student Affairs. In order to ensure impartiality for the students, faculty, and staff, a charter was put in place recognizing the independence of SCRC.

Today, SCRC is still student-fee funded and serves approximately 600 students per year.

About Our Staff

Jan Morse, Director

Jan is a certified mediator and ombudsman and has been the director of the SCRC for over 20 years. She led SCRC's transformation from a student organization to a unit within the Office for Student Affairs, and serves on numerous all campus communities. She is a frequent guest lecturer and presenter on conflict resolution. She is a member of the International Ombudsman Association and was recently nominated to its Board of Directors. In her free time, she participates in international dance performances.

Josh Casper, Associate Director

Josh has worked with numerous non-profits, founded a college Violence Prevention Program, and co-authored the award-winning Undergraduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership curriculum at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He worked in mental health and health care quality for six years prior to coming to the University of Minnesota.

Chelsea Anderson, Ombudsman

Chelsea Anderson is a third year law student at the U of M who has worked with college students in various capacities for over five years. In her spare time she enjoys bargain shopping at thrift stores and garage sales; attempting artistic endeavors like photography and drawing; and traveling.

Peter Ebnet, Advocate

Douglas Haltinner, Ombudsman

John Mathews, Advocate

John became a part of SCRC in Spring 2008. He is currently a 2L at Law School. In his free time, he enjoys practically anything outdoors.

Timothy Sax, Accounts and Technology

Joe Svec, Ombudsman