Ethical Principles
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Neutrality – the Ombuds hears complaints neutrally with particular attention to all available perspectives of an issue.
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Informal – no official investigation is conducted, nor is formal notice received.
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Independence – the Ombuds is not within the chain of command and acts independently of all other offices.
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Confidentiality – no action is taken without the student’s permission and limited information is collected.
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Justice – the Ombuds is committed to justice and fair play.
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Accessibility – the Ombuds is readily accessible to all students, however, this is not considered an office for the resolution of immediate crisis.