The Office of the University Ombudsperson for George Mason University was established in 2022 to provide an independent, informal, impartial, and confidential resource to help foster an environment of respect, honesty, fairness, and integrity and to bolster a supportive working and learning climate at the University.
The Ombuds Office is available to the University's faculty, staff, students, and others who are involved with the University, including but not limited to alumni, family members, applicants, patrons, etc., as the University Ombudsperson ("Ombuds") deems appropriate.
The Ombuds Office facilitates communication and assists individuals and entities in forging mutually acceptable pathways forward that are consistent with the Mission and Core Values of the University.
(703) 993-6596 - Buchanan Hall, Suite D170
Disclaimer
The Office of the University Ombudsperson at Mason practices in accordance with the International Ombudsman Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Communication with the Ombuds is confidential and off-the-record and does not constitute notice to the institution. Privacy cannot be assured in e-mail communications; recording conversations is inappropriate and not consented to. Calling the Ombuds confidential line is the securest communication method (571) 454-4460.
Because the Office is a purely voluntary resource established based on the principles of informality, neutrality, independence, and confidentiality described in this Charter, those using the Office will be understood to have agreed to abide by these principles and this Charter and not call the University Ombuds or anyone from the Office to testify or produce documents relating to confidential communications in any legal, administrative or other proceeding.
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