Faculty Ombudsperson

As a member of the International Ombudsman Association (IOA), I operate according to four important ethical principles.  More information about each can be found below, or by reviewing the IOA Ethical Principles or IOA Standards of Practice 文档.

Confidentiality

Communication with the Ombuds is confidential and off-the record.  This includes:

• Whether someone has or has not met with the Ombuds
• The identity of a visitor
• The content of a visitor’s 担忧 in any way that could identify the visitor

The Ombuds 五月 共享可识别的信息，如果访问者给予明确许可，并且shopify认为共享信息有助于解决问题.  For example, if a visitor wants the Ombuds to facilitate a conversation with a third party, some disclosure of identifiable information 五月 be necessary. In such situations, 网站将酌情决定，不会透露访问者希望保密的信息.

The Ombuds is required 根据监察专员的判断，在有机密信息时披露机密信息:

• An imminent risk of serious harm to any person
• Suspected maltreatment of a child or endangered adult
• A court order requiring such disclosure

Neutrality/Impartiality

The Ombuds advocates for fairness, 股本, and objectivity in the treatment of all persons and issues. Thus, the Ombuds:

• Impartially considers the rights and interests of all parties
• Seeks equitable and mutually agreeable resolutions
• Avoids taking sides by representing or advocating for any one party
• 避免参与，并将访客引至其他可能存在实际或感知利益冲突的情况

Independence

监察员独立于其他组织实体运作，不属于大学正式报告结构的一部分. This means that the Ombuds:

• Has sole discretion about whether and how to become involved in a matter
• Operates without concern for interference, retaliation, or the control of individuals outside the office
• 能够接触解决问题所需的所有个人和信息(法律或大学政策禁止的情况除外)

For administrative purposes and evaluation of the Ombuds Office, the Ombuds reports jointly to the Provost and the Chairperson of Faculty Senate; however, 即使是这些个人也无法控制或干预办公室的运作，也无法获得秘密披露给监察专员的信息.

Informality

The Ombuds is meant to supplement—not replace—formal channels within the University.  This means that:

• Meeting with the Ombuds is completely voluntary and cannot be required as part of, or a pre-requisite to, any other process (e.g., prior to filing a grievance)
• The Ombuds does not investigate, arbitrate, or participate in any formal process
• The Ombuds has no authority to make findings of fact or fault, and cannot make, 改变, 拨出, or enforce 政策 or administrative decisions.

除了用于识别大学内部模式和趋势的基本信息外，Ombuds不保留正式记录.  Any notes taken about specific situations are routinely destroyed.