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To support our mission, the Office of Ombuds Services provides informational and educational programming, both in-person and virtually, to graduate students, staff, faculty, and campus leadership.
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Ombuds are happy to provide Outreach or Education activities via
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Learn more about the UT Ombuds’
Ombuds Certificate Programs
Be recognized for developing expertise in constructively navigating conflict & challenges towards desired & innovative outcomes!
NEW! Employee Conflict Navigator Certificate
Open to all full-time UT employees (with an @utk.edu NetID)
- Requirement: Successfully complete 20 hours of conflict-specific professional learning activities within a 1-year period, including a 12-hour Crucial Conversations course. Read Certificate details & Scholarships info.
- Receive: Certificate awardees will also receive online recognition from the UT Ombuds Office for their commitment to a campus-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
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*The Office of Ombuds Services is not an office of notice and is not an office of record. Communication to the Office will not constitute formal notice to the University of any alleged violations of law, regulations, or policies. Although visitors to the Office may make such allegations, the Office is not a “campus security authority” as defined by the Clery Act or an “official . . . who has authority to institute corrective measures” under Title IX, nor is it required to report these allegations to the University.