Schedule an Appointment with our Ombuds
Workshops & Coaching | Certificate Programs
Awareness & Outreach Activities
The Ombuds office is always happy to talk about our services and initiatives at any graduate student, staff, faculty or leadership gathering. Our session options are described below. Ombuds are happy to provide Outreach activities via in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats in morning, afternoon, and evening time slots. Request an Outreach session for your unit or group, OR schedule a meeting with Duren to chat!
30-60 minute Ombuds Information Sessions
Information sessions are typically 30 minutes with 15 minutes for Q&A, but can be shortened or extended as needed. Other Outreach options below
- Getting Unstuck: Introduction to Office of Ombuds Services
In this interactive session, participants will learn about the range of free services from the Office of Ombuds Services, our perspectives on conflict management and conflict as a tool for innovation, and our initiatives for supporting our campus community in navigating challenging situations.
Register for an upcoming open virtual session – one every month!
- Intro to Crucial Conversations: Two Routes to More Constructive Workplace Dialogue
This information session will introduce intensive online Crucial Conversations workshops available from the UT Office of Ombuds Services. Crucial Conversations provides a process for engaging in dialogue when stakes are high, opinions differ, and emotions are strong – especially if the conversation is being avoided. Courses are a blend of independent asynchronous online material interspersed with synchronous Zoom practice & discussion sessions and include follow-up/coaching sessions to support implementation. More information via link below.
Register for an upcoming open virtual session.
Other Ombuds Outreach Options
- Short presentation at a scheduled Conference or Training (20-40 minutes)
- Panel Session participation (5-15 minutes)
- Facilitated Info Table or Virtual Exhibit Breakout Room (20-120 minutes)
- Ombuds Materials/Swag for giveaway (physical materials only)
Contact ombudsed@utk.edu with questions about any of these options, schedule a meeting with Duren to talk things over,
OR Complete our Ombuds Event Request Form!