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¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOmbuds is available to assist individuals with improving skills to handle conflict and difficult conversations in a constructive way. This may include help with a specific situation or general skill development. 

This is an informal visit with the Ombuds to discuss the details of your situation, get information and/or referrals, and consider possible next steps.

Occasionally, a situation can benefit from a facilitated conversation between both people involved. This process is always voluntary for all participants. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOmbuds will begin with individual visits with both participants to determine if mediation/facilitation is the right approach. 

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOmbuds can meet with departments, divisions, and other faculty and/or staff groups to provide general information and answer questions about the services they provide.

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOmbuds can provide conflict management and related professional development for departments, divisions, and other faculty and/or staff groups. ¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOmbuds will meet with the group leader to understand the needs of the group and design a training that meets those needs.

¾«¶«Ó°ÒµOmbuds can provide team consultation to assist teams or departments to improve communication and cooperation among team members.