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What is an Ombudsperson?
ߴý's Office of the Ombudspersonsupports students in resolving their issues and conflicts, and advocates for fairness and equity at ߴý. It's an unusual name, which basically means the Solutions Office'.
The OmbudsOffice is:confidential, independent, impartial, informal and accessible.
How can the Ombudsperson help?
The Office of the Ombudsperson provides a safe, comfortable, confidential environment for students to discuss conflicts, complaints, or disputes. The Ombudsperson will listen first, and then help you develop strategies and options for resolving your concernsandprovide you with guidance on College policies and procedures.
Roles of an Ombudsperson
- Listen and then discuss College-related questions, concerns, and complaints
- Help evaluate various options to address concerns
- Explain policies and procedures
- Advice on how to informally resolve problems, as well as formal and administrative options
- Mediate disputes for "win-win" resolutions
- Facilitate communication
- Refer to other ߴý student services when appropriate
- Investigate concerning trends and make recommendations to the College when appropriate
I’m easy to reach. Feel free to contact my office anytime with a college-related concern at: ombuds@camosun.ca. We can then meet in-person, online, or by phone.
You can always come to the Ombuds office, whether as a first stop, to seek information, or as a last resort in a sticky situation.
Rob Thompson, Ombudsperson
Other services
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Contact information
Rob Thompson, Ombudsperson
Office of the Ombudsperson
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The Office of the Ombudsperson is jointly funded and advised by the ߴý Student Society and ߴý. This agreement allows the Office to remain independent. Any complaint or compliment regarding the Ombudsperson can be directed to the Executive Director, Human Resources andthe .