Faculty Ombuds Office Charter
Strongly recommended by the International Ombudsmen Association, an ombuds office charter defines the authority, responsibilities, limitations and general procedures of an ombuds office. In keeping with the origins of the CCU Faculty Ombuds office, this charter agreement is endorsed and signed by the faculty ombuds, the chair of the Faculty Senate, the University provost, the University president, and University counsel.
Download the Faculty Ombuds Office Charter Agreement (PDF)
Download the 2021 Faculty Ombuds Charter Amendment (PDF)
Contact Us
- FACULTY OMBUDS
Renee Smith
Kimbel Library 210
843-349-2727
By appointment
Virtual and in-person meetings available. - STAFF OMBUDS
John Dooley
Kimbel Library 210
843-349-2209
Office Hours Tue/Wed/Thurs 8:00-4:30
Virtual and in-person meetings available.
Faculty Ombuds Reports
The following annual reports (PDFs) are prepared by the faculty ombuds to inform the University community about trends and patterns of issues and concerns raised to this office. No individual contacts or cases are reported and no records of any type are retained about individual communications. Only aggregate data is provided in order to protect the confidentiality of visitors. Questions about these reports may be directed to the faculty ombuds.
- 2023 Faculty Ombuds Report and Survey Results
- 2022 Ombuds Report and Survey Results
- 2021 Ombuds Report and Survey Results
- 2019-2020 Survey Results
- 2018-2019 Report
- 2017-2018 Report
- 2016-2017 Report
- 2015-2016 Report
- 2014-2015 Report
- 2013-2014 Report
- 2012-2013 Report
- 2011-2012 Report
- 2008-2009 Report
- November 2008 Report
Staff Ombuds Office Charter
Strongly recommended by the International Ombudsmen Association, an ombuds office charter defines the authority, responsibilities, limitations, and general procedures of an ombuds office. The charter agreement is endorsed and signed by the staff ombuds and the University president.
Download the Staff Ombuds Office Charter Agreement (PDF)
Staff Ombuds Reports
The following annual reports (PDFs) are prepared by the staff ombuds to inform the University community about trends and patterns of issues and concerns raised to this office. No individual contacts or cases are reported and no records of any type are retained about individual communications. Only aggregate data is provided in order to protect confidentiality of visitors. Questions about these reports may be directed to the staff ombuds.