Ombudsperson

Location:                    Room 452, Student Union Building (SUB)

Telephone:               (902) 494-2665

E-mail:                            ombuds@dal.ca

Website:                     www.dal.ca/ombudsperson

The ombudsperson is a mediator who ensures everyone at Dalhousie and King’s is treated fairly and respectfully. They provide accessible, independent, impartial, and confidential support to help you get a fair and equitable resolution of any university-related issue (academic or non-academic).

Some examples of when you could reach out to the ombudsperson are:

• You want to discuss a sensitive issue in confidence, including:
  • Student and supervisor/instructor/professor relationships
  • Abuse of power, bullying, or unfair treatment
  • Fear of coming forward or of acting to stop unacceptable behaviour
• You are unsure about which rules, policies or procedures apply to your situation
• You feel that a particular rule or policy has been applied unfairly
• You feel that your learning has been affected by the conduct and behaviour of another person
• You require someone to help facilitate communication between you and a university administrator
• You need clarification on your rights and responsibilities as a student