Common Issues

Concerns Commonly Addressed by the University Ombudsman

Academic Issues

academic misconduct
academic procedures
course accessibility
faculty evaluations
grade concerns
quality of instruction

Academic Departmental Concerns

merit review
RA/TA appointments
salary inequity
scientific misconduct
space/resource allocation

Employment Concerns

benefits
discipline or termination
discriminatory treatment
evaluations
lay-off rights
reclassification

Harassment and Mistreatment

learning environment mistreatment
workplace mistreatment
peer harassment
sexual harassment*

University Administrative Concerns

access to facilities
clarification of rights and policies
financial aid
student accounts
housing and food services

*For concerns regarding sexual harassment, contact the Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment at (206) 543-0283.

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