Faculty Ombuds – Can's and Can't's
What the Faculty Ombuds CAN do
- Provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to discuss a problem
- Help you think through a concern and informally navigate an issue
- Be a referral to the right office
- Explain university policies and availability of resources
- Explore ways to manage and resolve problems
- Identify patterns and trends and share anonymized suggestions for system change
What the Faculty Ombuds CAN’T do
- Be involved in formal internal university or union investigations or processes
- Provide legal advice
- Take sides
- Provide mental health counseling
- Keep written records of cases
- Serve as a witness
- Make your decisions for you