Ombudsperson

Virginia Commonwealth University's ombudsperson is a designated confidential, informal, impartial and informal dispute resolution practitioner for faculty, university administrative professionals, classified staff, postdoctoral trainees and students. The ombudsperson is a neutral third party and an advocate for fairness. The ombudsperson is independent of VCU's normal reporting and managerial processes. The ombudsperson can offer:

• A confidential, neutral, impartial and independent perspective
• Help in clarifying issues and interests
• Assistance in identifying goals and developing and considering a range of options
• Coaching for visitors in written and verbal communication
• Appropriate referrals
• Facilitation of one-on-one or group discussions
• A neutral third party for discussions
• Assistance to help the visitor review options and develop strategies
• Conflict resolution resources, including events around National Conflict Resolution Day

To learn more about what the ombudsperson does, visit this site.