Chapter Twelve A
Chapter 12A: Office of the University Ombudsman
The ombudsman is designated by the university to function as an impartial and neutral resource to assist all members of the university community. The ombudsman provides information relating to university policies and procedures and facilitates the resolution of problems and grievances through informal investigation and mediation. The office does not replace or supersede other university grievances, complaint or appeal procedures but is another avenue available to graduate students who wish to seek assistance in resolving concerns related to their graduate program. The contact information for the University Ombudsman’s Office can be found at http://ombudsman.wsu.edu/.