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Understanding and Adapting Your Conflict Styles

Register now for our upcoming Lunch and Learn! Using the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Instrument, our presenter Lauren Harris will be our guide as participants learn about the five different conflict styles and understand why different situations require different approaches to navigating conflict.

Register HERE! 

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Ombuds' annual report is published!

The Ombuds Office is delighted to share our 2022-2023 annual report! 

Read the full report here!

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the report, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your continued support of our office!

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Ombuds Office Hours of Operation (Monday-Friday):
9:00 AM -12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mountain Time

Please note we operate remotely on Mondays and Fridays. 

To schedule an appointment, stop by our office located in C4C Suite 484 during our hours of operation or call 303-492-5077. 

We recommend that all communication with our office be done in person, by Zoom or by phone. To safeguard confidentiality, we do not use email to schedule appointments or to provide ombuds services.

Physical Location and Address:

University of Colorado Boulder
Center for Community (C4C), Suite S484
2249 Willard Loop Drive, Boulder, CO 80309

Conversations with the Ombuds Office are voluntary, confidential and informal. The Ombuds Office is not authorized to receive notice of claims against the university nor are Ombuds mandatory reporters. We are not required to report any matters you discuss, unless there is an imminent risk of serious harm. By using our services, you agree not to record the conversation or call members of the office to testify in a court of law.

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Feeling stuck? The Ombuds team has your back

Life on campus is awesome, but let's be real, stuff happens. From academic issues to interpersonal disputes and bureaucratic pitfalls, navigating life can get messy. Don't sweat it, though! Your secret weapon? The Ombuds Office. 

Think of ombuds as your confidants. They listen to your concerns, big or small, without judgment or taking sides. They're experts in navigating university policies and procedures, helping you understand your options and find solutions. Read more here. 

Our Offering

Our office serves as a good place to surface, voice, discuss and clarify university-related concerns. We listen without judgment, help people untangle issues, develop options and strategize. We provide an impartial perspective and maintain what is shared with us in strictest confidence. Visitors to our office choose their path of resolution.

If you find yourself saying…

  • Can they do that?
  • How do I talk to?
  • I’m lost in the bureaucracy.
  • Am I seeing the big picture?
  • I need clarification on a university policy.
  • Am I misreading this situation?
  • What are my options?

Reach out to us at:

303-492-5077

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What We Do

We assist all CU Boulder students, staff, and faculty with any university-related dispute or concern. 

How We Help 

Our Value

The Ombuds Office is a safe, credible, accessible and voluntary resource. Our services are offered free of charge. We deal with the widest range of concerns and conflicts within the university, exploring and analyzing all options.

The Value We Add 

How We Operate

We are confidential, independent, impartial and informal. We listen to your concern without judgement. Visitors to our office choose their own path of resolution.

Our Operating Standards 

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Ombuds Office Hours of Operation (Monday-Friday):

9:00 AM -12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Mountain Time

Please note we operate remotely on Fridays. 

Consults with ombuds are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please call 303-492-5077. We are located in C4C Suite 484, drop by during our hours of operation to get an appointment scheduled. Call ahead to ensure that we are available. We are a small team and lock our suite when we are all busy assisting others. 

We recommend that all communication with our office be done in person, by Zoom or by phone. To safeguard confidentiality, we do not use email to schedule appointments or to provide ombuds services.