ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Ombuds Program
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Ombuds Program reports through the Office of the President; however, all ombuds work is confidential, operates outside the normal chain of command, and is independent of formal university administration. Ombuds services are available to faculty, staff, and graduate students. Contact the appropriate ombuds to schedule a meeting.
Confidential - Neutral - Informal - Independent
- The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Ombuds Office is a confidential, neutral, informal, and independent resource for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø faculty, staff, and graduate students
- ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø ombuds have valuable experience and knowledge related to effective problem solving, clear communication, and ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø policies and procedures
- Working with an ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø ombuds provides an alternative mode of dispute resolution outside of formal grievance procedures or litigation
Appointment of ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Ombuds
- ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø ombuds are nominated and approved by their peers, with final appointment by the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø President
- ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø ombuds serve two-year terms, which are renewable following an application and review process
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Ombuds Committee Contact List
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