Circle Keepers
What is a Circle Keeper?
Circle keepers are Bryn Mawr College faculty and staff who are trained in the restorative practice style of conflict mediation. They serve as the leaders in the RP process and work individually and in teams to support our community.
When engaging in the RP process, you may request a specific Circle Keeper to assist you. However, it is not guaranteed that the individual you request will be able to lead your RP process. Reasons for this include scheduling, a Circle Keeper’s ability to stay neutral, and personal relationships between all members and the Circle Keeper.
How to Become a Circle Keeper
Our staff and faculty circle keepers are trained through the International Institute of Restorative Practice. This highly rated international training center offers professional development and graduate school education. The multi-day training took place over the summer, and there are plans for additional training with IIRP throughout the year. Circle Keepers meet throughout the academic year to refine skills, discuss challenges, and learn better ways to support our community. Circle Keepers must participate in DEI programs on campus, such as the Dialogue Project.
Interested in becoming a circle keeper?
Just so you know, for Fall 2024, there are no openings for additional circle keepers. If you are interested in becoming a circle keeper in the future, please consider working with us as an ambassador.
How to Become an Ambassador
The ambassador role will allow you to take part in shorter trainings during the year to learn about restorative practice, understand and help educate our community on RP on campus, and take part in inclusive decision-making about what RP on campus can look like as the program grows. All members of our community are encouraged and welcome to participate as ambassadors. We hope to have all aspects of our community represented in this role.
Interested in becoming an ambassador?
Meet our Circle Keepers
Rose Miller
Campus Safety and Student Support Liaison
Pronouns: she/they
Why did you get involved with the RP program at BMC?
I got involved because it is essential to focus conflict and mediation on growth instead of punitive measures. During my MSW, I was able to work in a school setting that relied on restorative justice and saw the positive effects that this model offered the students.
How would you describe your conflict and mediation style in 3 terms?
My style is active listening, apologies, and ownership of actions.
What does a typical evening look like for you?
A typical evening is cooking a meal for my household, gardening or walking, playing evening video games, and cat cuddling.
What do you do to calm down when you are angry?
When I am angry, I take a shower to relax and be able to participate better in the conversation.