Staff Ombuds Office

The Staff Ombuds Office is an independent department that provides strictly confidential, impartial and informal conflict resolution and problem-solving services for all Staff, Non-Senate Academics, and Faculty who perform management functions.

The Staff Ombuds Office is a safe place to voice and clarify concerns, understand conflict situations, and find effective ways to respond.

Services provided by the Staff Ombuds Office include:

• Conflict analysis
• Strategies to resolve and prevent disputes
• Identification of options and information
• Communication and conflict coaching
• Mediation
• Group facilitation
• Tailored trainings in conflict resolution
• Resource referrals
• Publishing annual reports
• Providing regular feedback to campus leaders regarding systemic issues

See our Services page for more information, or download a flyer.  To schedule an appointment, please contact us at (510) 642-7823.