Are you sure the word you're looking for isn't "collegial"? With respect to the term, I think "collegiate" is actually very appropriate, because the best group

Are you sure the word you're looking for isn't "collegial"? With respect to the term, I think "collegiate" is actually very appropriate, because the best group work I've ever done was in school. Everyone was okay if someone disagreed with their work, or didn't like it, and everyone was also okay with disagreeing with someone else.