The ombuds resource provides a confidential, off-the-record space where faculty, staff, administrators and student-employees can share their concerns, explore possible next steps toward resolution and become better equipped to move forward productively.
Ombuds team members can share relevant University resources and policies, talk through ways to raise an issue informally or formally, coach people through how to have difficult conversations, facilitate conversations between two or more people, work with groups in conflict and more.
“After speaking with an ombuds, you can decide to take action, or do nothing at all,” said Michael Stephens, ombuds and mediator. “We’re here to help you think through a good set of options for working with your situation, and ultimately you make the decision about what is best for you.”
