Students sometimes wonder if or why they should contact the student ombuds. In fact, students contact us for many reasons. Sometimes, students just want to talk through a situation. Others are reluctant to go through formal channels, while some don’t know where to begin. Many students have tried other avenues to obtain help, but have not found the assistance they need.
I have had many students tell me that a particular list on our website resonates with them. The list suggests you may want to contact the office if you are having a serious dispute with the University and you:
- Do not know how to proceed
- Are trying to avoid escalating a conflict
- Feel unfairly or insensitively treated
- Believe that your due process rights have been violated
- Feel subjected to intimidating, bullying, or emotionally toxic behavior
- Feel your concerns are not being heard
- Feel powerless
- Need coaching on dispute resolution skills
- Believe the University should improve its policies, procedures, and patterns of treatment
These and many others may be good reasons to contact us. Students can reach me at [email protected] or 734-763-3545.