Purpose of Ombuds Office  

The OIST Ombuds Office was established June 2019 by President Peter Gruss. We welcome all employees and students. We provide a safe place to voice concerns and ask questions. 

All meetings and email correspondence are confidential and you will control and decide how to address your concerns.

What the Ombuds Office does 

• Listens in a non-judgmental and objective way      

• Answers questions or with permission refer to others 

• Provides and explains information about University policies and processes

• Offers a channel to anonymously and confidentially raise concerns and works toward systemic change if necessary

• Confidentially assists you (only with your permission) in resolving a dispute or conflict