[Opinion] Understanding the Office of the Student Ombuds

Ombuds Office celebrates 20 years

The University Ombuds Office provides a protected space for Tar Heels to talk in confidence about any campus challenge, issue or conflict. The office serves staff, students, faculty, administrators and post-doctoral scholars, along with campus units. Through consultation, facilitation and education, the office supports thoughtful decision-making, fair processes and constructive approaches to conflict. As the office celebrates 20 years, Universit…

Understanding the Office of the Student Ombuds

Conveying opinions and voicing complaints are key to the student experience at the University of Michigan. To document the many ways the U-M community contributes to this experience, The Michigan Daily examined multiple pathways by which students express themselves on campus. Find the pathway that’s best for you and read the other stories here. Participating in a formal pathway for conflict resolution or raising a concern against the University …