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For Faculty and Staff

The Office of the Ombudsperson supports students as they navigate concerns and challenges related to student life at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.Ìý This space is intended to provide staff and faculty with resources to help students by reinforcing fairness in policy, practice and procedure.Ìý

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Ombudsperson?

An Ombudsperson is an impartial, confidential and informal support that provides assistance to students navigate matters related to student life. They promote transparency, accountability, integrity, respect, and accessibility, ensuring student voices are heard and valued in a fair and equitable academic environment.Ìý

Who does the Office of the Ombudsperson support?

The Mandate of the office restricts the Office's scope to students and student life matters and does not have the authority to provide supports to staff or faculty. If you have a matter related to student life and wish to discuss it with the Ombudsperson, feel free to connect with us.Ìý

Why send a student to the Office of the Ombudsperson?

The Office of the Ombudsperson is an impartial, confidential and independent space for students to share their concerns related to student life.

  • They are uncomfortable or unwilling to share their concerns to staff or faculty in their program or faculty
  • They have a concern that impacts more than their academic program 
  • They have more than one concern
  • They want to explore options that may exist outside their program or facultyÂ