What we do

Ombuds staff

  • will listen carefully to your concerns and help you decide what to do.

  • will try to understand what your goals are.

  • may refer you to the area in the University that will deal appropriately with your particular issue.

  • will help you understand University policies, procedures or practices that may be relevant to your situation.

  • will provide information on the appeal mechanisms and how to use them.

  • may offer to intervene in some way (for instance, talk to the Registrar, professor, or tutor).

  • will make inquiries or conduct informal investigations to obtain the facts and, when appropriate, recommend solutions.

  • will keep a confidential record of your case.

Student and Academic Services for Ombuds Office - Last Updated August 17, 2011, 10:59:52 MST/MDT