To: The Wellesley College Community
From: President Paula Johnson
Subject: 2017-2018 Ombudsperson
Date: September 13, 2017
I am pleased to announce that Elizabeth Lieberman has agreed to continue in her role as College Ombudsperson for the 2017-2018 academic year. I am grateful to Liz for her willingness to continue in this important position. The College community is well served by the thoughtfulness and discretion that she brings to this work.
Liz will continue to serve as a neutral, independent resource who will listen to and work with individuals to clarify interests and goals, strategize about handling a problematic situation, provide information about College policy, assist with both written and verbal communication, identify other available resources, and/or facilitate conversations. In all situations, she will seek processes and resolutions that are equitable to all parties.
All faculty members, union staff members, and administrative staff members who have concerns arising from or affecting their work, or students who are having an issue with a faculty or staff member, may meet with Liz to talk about the problem. Conversations will be informal, off the record, and confidential, except in cases of sexual harassment or imminent physical danger. She has direct access to me if there are issues that warrant my attention.
Liz will be available to meet with community members on Tuesdays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and between 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (or by appointment) in room 301, Clapp Library. You may contact her by email at ombuds@wellesley.edu (preferred) or at extension 3385. Additional information about the Ombuds Office and the role of the Ombudsperson is available at the Ombuds Office website.
Finally, there are additional resources that you may also call on for consultation and conflict resolution: academic department chairs and program directors, the Provost and the Dean of Academic Affairs, student life staff members, managers, department heads, the Human Resources Office, the Director of Title IX/Nondiscrimination Initiatives, and the confidential Employee Assistance Program.
