Typical Problems and Concerns

• If you have trouble understanding university policies or procedures
• If you feel caught up in bureaucratic "red tape"
• If you have already expressed a concern and feel that it has not been adequately addressed
• If you believe that your rights have been violated
• If you need an unbiased person to help resolve or mediate a dispute
• If you feel that you have been treated unfairly or insensitively, bullied, harassed, discriminated against, or intimidated
• If you think the University has made an error but has not acknowledged it
• If you have suggestions about how we might improve the university, or its policies or procedures
• If you're having problems relating to another member of the university community
• If you believe you have experienced compensation and/or benefits inequities
• If you've observed illegal or inappropriate behavior by another member of the university community
• If you want to resolve grade, academic credit, intellectual property disputes
• If you need help in writing a reference, evaluation, commendation, or a letter of concern
• If you need help with issues related to performance appraisal and or resulting disciplinary action
• If your are concerned about safety issues
• If you have suggestions for improvements at Michigan Tech or the way we do our work
• If you have concerns about working conditions

The Ombuds Office does not

• Participate, provide evidence, or testimony in any formal grievance processes
• Make administrative decisions
• Determine the guilt or innocence of those accused of wrongdoing or policy violations
• Give legal advice