What is an Ombudsman?
What is the Role?
What Services are Provided?
When Might I Want to Talk to the Ombudsman?
Standards of Practice
How Can I Contact the Ombudsman?

What Services are Provided by Ombuds?

The Ombuds Office provides a confidential, informal, neutral, fair and impartial place for faculty members, graduate students, post docs, undergraduate students and staff to discuss their concerns. Ombuds may assist with:

• Addressing problems and concerns, identifying and evaluating options to reach resolutions
  
• Providing available resources within the University that may be of assistance
  
• Serving as a neutral party in conflict resolution
  
• Opening lines of communication through shuttle diplomacy
  
• Recommending changes in University policies and procedures when appropriate