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How Can I Contact the Ombudsman?

Concerns can be directed to the appropriate University ombudsman by letter, walk-in, appointment (appointments are not necessary but are encouraged) or telephone. Please be advised that due to technological limitations, we cannot ensure the confidentiality of e-mail and so do not use it as a means of communication.

R. Gordon Halfacre*, Ph.D, MLA
Ombudsman for Faculty and Graduate Students
101-E Clemson House
Phone: (864) 656-4353
Email: rhlfcr@clemson.edu

Lois Petzold*, Psy.D, J.D.
Ombudsman for Undergraduate Students
101-C Clemson House
Phone: (864) 656-1353
Email: lpetzol@clemson.edu

Tom Ward*, MPA
Ombudsman for Staff
101-D Clemson House
Phone: (864) 656-5353
Email: tomward@clemson.edu

Note: The Ombuds office welcomes constructive suggestions of ways to better serve members of the Clemson University community. If we can be of service to you, please feel free to contact our office:

101 Clemson House
248 N. Palmetto Blvd.
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29631-5107
Fax: (864) 656-4373

*Member of the International Ombudsman Association