*Note: Watch the full recording on demand in the advisor resources sharepoint. Access it here under documents and recordings.
The Office of the University Ombuds is tasked with providing an informal, voluntary, impartial, and private space for students, staff and faculty to process conflict resolution. This is accomplished through fact finding, mediation and helping to identify and resolve conflict fairly.
While the Office of the University Ombuds is housed within the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the ombuds maintains an independence from other university offices.
Key Take Away Information
- Advisors, as well as students, have the ability to use the services of the Ombuds.
- Contact information further for questions, overview of services and support:
- Johnny R. Armijo III, johnny.armijo@unco.edu
- Office website: https://www.unco.edu/ombuds/
- The preferred method of contact is to directly book an appointment - this can be a 15 minute phone call to determine if this is the appropriate resource, an in person one hour appointment, or one hour phone call. All appointments are confidential, and have the ability to be completely anonymous. Book here for an appointment.
- Johnny R. Armijo III, johnny.armijo@unco.edu
* Note:The Ombuds does not serve the same role as formal reporting structures, such as Human Resources and the university Title IX office. If you believe a student is in need of consulting with a more formalized reporting structure, please refer them appropriately.
Services provided by the Ombuds
The University Ombuds has met with over 220 individuals in the past year, with many appointments being multiple appointment consultations. Anyone can work with the ombuds as they receive, analyze, then pass along information that will foster change in a relationship or system.
