The College ombudsperson is accessible to all members of the community and assists employees with conflict resolution in the workplace. The ombud's role is to hear and, if requested, to mediate incidents of conflict. The primary function of the ombudsperson is to listen to employee concerns as objectively as possible without passing judgement. Objectivity includes impartial attention to all available perspectives and may or may not include support for a particular perspective. Notwithstanding the above, action is normally not taken on a complaint without the complainant's written or verbal permission.
Information obtained by the ombudsperson is kept secure.
If a complainant reports a serious problem, but is unwilling to be a participant in the resolution process, the ombudsperson will attempt to mediate the problem in a way that is acceptable to the complainant, or that does not compromise the identity of the complainant. This event takes place near the beginning of each academic year and is an opportunity to announce new employees, and for the President to provide information about the upcoming year. Personal Property and Liability Insurance Employees are encouraged to insure their own personal property or valuables that are brought to the work site. If your personal property is lost or damaged because of loss or damage to a College building, the College's insurance may apply. Employees may be required to prove ownership of the item and give a reasonable explanation of the item's use on College premises.