Office of the Ombuds is a resource for conflict management that
serves all members of the UC Santa Barbara community, including
faculty, staff, students, and anyone with a campus-related concern. We
assist the campus community with the informal resolution of any
University-related complaint or conflict by offering a safe and
confidential place to discuss interpersonal conflict, academic
concerns, bureaucratic runarounds, and many other problems. You can
speak freely to us because we keep our discussions confidential, and we
are not part of any formal University process.
We will listen to your concerns, help you identify issues, give you
information about the University's policies, and assist you in
considering your options. This is done on an informal basis, as the
Office does not participate in formal processes such as grievances or
lawsuits. Anyone who wants to brainstorm or think out loud about
problems or upcoming decisions can use our services to receive
impartial feedback. Discussing an issue with the Office is not notice
to the University about the existence of a problem as all conversations
are “off-the-record” and are not a step in any formal grievance
process.
The Office is located in 1205-K Girvetz Hall and can be reached at (805) 893-3285. Visit the website at
: www.ombuds.ucsb.edu.