Ombuds Services

What We Do

Services provided by the ±«Óãtv Ombuds Office to the Faculty, Staff and Administration are tailored to the individual's situation and informed consent.

Some examples of what the Ombuds can do include: 

  • Conflict analysis
  • Actively listen to questions and concerns
  • Help in identifying strategies to resolve and prevent disputes
  • Identification of options and information
  • Conflict coaching
  • Informal mediation
  • Facilitate communication
  • Career coach
  • Tailored trainings in conflict resolution  
  • Referrals to appropriate resources
  • Annual reporting
  • Make recommendations for institutional improvements
  • Develop, examine and reality-test options
  • Resource for Regulations, Policies and procedures
  • Operate under the Code of Ethics and IOA Standards of Practice

Professional Standards: We operate according to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice established by the International Ombudsman Association (IOA). Please visit the to learn more about the IOA's .