1. Greetings from the Office of the Ombuds for Faculty & Staff
New Faculty Orientation
August 27, 2019

2. A confidential, neutral resource for faculty & staff
The University Ombuds
A confidential, neutral resource for faculty & staff
Provides a safe space to discuss concerns off the record
Available as a first resort or last resort – at any point in the life cycle of an issue

3. Ombuds Office Practice Standards
Operates under the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Ombudsman Association:
Confidentiality
Independence
Neutrality
Informality

4. Examples of Concerns Brought by Faculty to the Ombuds Office
Advice on addressing conflict
Issues with University policies
Career advancement and security
Concerns about workload
Ethical standards
Institutional unresponsiveness
Any issues at all affecting work

5. How the Ombuds Supports Faculty
Acts as sounding board
Connects you to resources and info
Coaching for difficult conversations
Offers informal mediation
Looks into bureaucratic delays
Gives feedback to the University about systemic issues

6. Ombuds Contact Information
Diane J. Levin, J.D. 414 Churchill Hall Office: Mobile: Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm