What The Student Ombudsman Does Not Do The Ombudsperson is not a quick fix for all situations.
Complex problems take time to resolve.
Many problems may be solved in ways satisfactory to all concerned parties. The goal is problem resolution, but sorting out difficult issues may take a long while. The Ombudsperson does not get involved in judicial matters. The Ombudsperson does not become involved with Faculty or Staff grievance issues. The Ombudsperson uses persuasion and makes recommendations, but does not have decision-making authority.