The Faculty Ombudsperson does not keep records of what was said or who has visited and will not reveal this information without permission. Any support staff to the Faculty Ombuds are also bound by this confidentiality. Confidentiality resides with the Ombudsperson and cannot be “waived” by visitors.
The Ombuds may keep aggregate information about the kinds of issues that arise to inform university leadership of trends and areas of improvement but will only do so in a way that protects the confidentiality and anonymity of visitors.
Exceptions to Confidentiality
The Ombuds cannot maintain confidentiality when the Ombuds determines that there is an imminent threat of serious harm or as required by university policy or state or federal law. More information about exceptions to confidentiality.
- What if I need information about a situation that falls under an exception to confidentiality, but I am not ready to make a report?
The Ombuds can provide generic information about university policy and procedures regarding issues that mandate reporting even if you do not disclose the details. For example, you can ask the Ombuds what will happen if someone makes a Title IX report or what resources might be available to someone in that situation.