Iissues cover career concerns, martial issues, family issues, legal or financial troubles, Brown Bag lunches and training programs. The Ombudsperson, Victoria Asmar Anderson, acts as an information source for students, University employees and the community. The Ombudsperson helps maintain equity between the University and its several constituencies attempting to resolve problems informally when students become entangled in academic or bureaucratic procedures. Additionally, the Ombudsperson seeks to change those policies and practices of the University which have become outmoded, irrelevant or otherwise unfair. All members of the University community should freely consult the Ombudsperson for assistance.
Inquiries are confidential.
The unit's major objective is to place emphasis on and respond to the needs of the non-traditional student population by offering resources which will improve their chances for success, helping them participate equitably in the University and reinforcing their commitment to a university education. The purpose of this academic support unit is to help current and graduating students and alumni find employment suited to their immediate or long-term objectives. The unit also assists employers in finding qualified individuals to fill their employment needs.