The University Ombuds office is a safe place where members of the University of Kansas community can seek informal, independent, confidential and impartial assistance in addressing conflicts, disputes, or complaints on an informal basis without fear of retaliation or judgment. The University Ombuds office adheres to the International Ombudsman Association (IOA) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. (pdf)
The purpose of the Ombuds Office is to act as “an ear to the people” so every voice at The University of Kansas can be heard and receive impartial attention without fear of retaliation, loss of privacy, or judgment.
The Ombuds Office assists students, staff and faculty on the Lawrence and Edwards campuses.
Informal, Independent, Confidential, Neutral, "off-the-record" resource:
Conversations with the Ombuds Office do not serve as "notice" to the University.
