The University of Maryland Global Campus ombudsman is a valuable resource whenever issues arise that require a confidential conversation or an impartial third party. To benefit fully from their services, you should understand the role of the ombudsman.
The ombudsman is trained in conflict resolution and acts as a confidential, neutral resource for addressing the concerns of students, faculty, and staff. For example, the ombudsman can
The role of the ombudsman is not that of an attorney, jurist, arbitrator, therapist, or advocate. As such, the ombudsman cannot