Referrals Welcome

Add the Office of the University Ombuds to your resource toolkit! A referral may be useful when:

• you see someone struggling with a UC-related conflict, 
• someone else’s UC-related situation is impacting the progress of a group you’re part of, or
• someone has asked for your guidance about a UC-related situation and:
  • you’re uncertain about what policy, procedures, or resources are applicable,
  • they need to talk through the situation and their options in a deeper way than your time allows, or
  • you don’t believe you’re the best person to assist them.

Phrases that may be helpful when making a referral:

• “I’ve heard that the Ombuds Office is available to anyone who is working through a challenging UC-related situation.”
• “This seems like a situation you’d like to address before it gets bigger. Have you considered meeting with an Ombuds?”
• “I’ve heard really positive things about the Ombuds Office as a place that helps clarify challenging situations and open new options for next steps.” 
• “I think the Ombuds Office might be helpful for you because...”

Want to talk through how to make a good referral within a specific context, see what the experience would be like before you refer someone, or offer us background information on the situation? Schedule a consultation just like an initial appointment.

To safeguard confidentiality, we do not provide Ombuds services by email. Please DO NOT include details about your concerns in an email to the Office of the University Ombuds. Communication with the Office of the University Ombuds does not constitute notice to the University of Cincinnati. Learn more about our Standards of Practice. Additionally, by utilizing Ombuds services, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service.