The basic function of the University Faculty Ombuds is to facilitate the resolution of faculty problems and dilemmas with respect to policy administration or conflict resolution by working closely with the faculty ombuds of the schools and colleges.

Mission:

Enhance and facilitate even and fair interaction between and among individual faculty and members of all constituencies of the academic community.

Responsibilities:

•       Support school/college faculty ombuds by helping to orient them to the ombuds role and by providing advice and information relevant to the concerns that faculty members bring to them  

 

•      When necessary or appropriate, work directly with distressed or concerned faculty members by investigating their complaints, academic dilemmas and conflicts, and help them to resolve their concerns  

 

•       Appraise and advocate for fairness and equity of system and institutional level policies, processes and procedures

 

•       Promote a proactive, visible faculty ombuds system

Michael Welsh
Central Faculty Ombuds
Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology

Phone: 734 764-3405
Fax: 734 763-1338

6066 Fleming Admin Bldg.

welsh@umich.edu 

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