CAMPUS
DISPUTE
ASSISTANCE SERVICES
The University Ombuds Office serves as a resource center for a variety of university services of consultation, conciliation, negotiation, conflict assistance and mediation. Through this office, referrals can be made to a number of offices and faculty or staff persons involved in the Campus Dispute Assistance Services (CDAS). Training opportunities are available and taught by CDAS members.
Prevention Services
- Assistance in policy and program development
- Consultation and instruction in conflict management
- Team building and development
- Referral to campus and community resources
Intervention Services
- Neutral, safe consultation regarding grievances
- Facilitation of decision making
- Mediation
- Assistance with problem development, policy interpretation, and problem-solving strategies
- Instruction and training in various forms of neutral intervention
- Referral to campus and community resources