The Ombuds Office at the University of Colorado Denver provides an alternative forum for prompt, impartial, and confidential discussion for individuals to review options for the informal resolution of differences. Contacting the Ombuds Office is a voluntary process and neither the office nor any other entity or person may compel a visitor to utilize its services. We assist people with disagreements and a variety of conflict-related issues, such as: working conditions, interpersonal interactions, grades, policies and procedures, sexual harassment, discrimination, and disciplinary actions. The Ombuds Office possesses no formal decision-making authority, but rather provides options and resources for visitors in attempting to resolve their conflicts.
What The Ombuds Office Can Do:- Listen and discuss issues and concerns
- Coach visitor with options
- Explain University policies and procedures
- Offers both informal and formal options
- Informally mediate between parties
- Address trends and patterns to administrators