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July 23, 2004
The search for the mythical ombudsman
Didofoot wrote:
Hi,
I'm a student looking for an ombudsman to talk to about some academic concerns I have. Do we have such a thing at Unnamed University?
Thanks,
DF
Unnamed University Outreach wrote:
DF -- We're confused. Are you a Unnamed University student? Or are you a prospective student needing general information about Unnamed University?
--Unnamed University Student Outreach Services
Didofoot wrote:
Yup, I'm a Junior at Unnamed University. I looked on the website but couldn't find an ombudsman, so do we have a similar position on campus?
Thanks,
DF
Unnamed University Outreach wrote:
DF -- It all depends on what aspect you have your academic concern with. If it's concerning your major, you would need to contact the department chair/dean. Or if you already have contacted the department chair/dean, then you would contact the Dean of your college. Or if it's concerning an academic issue with a student affair, you would contact Dean Blahblahblah.
Hope this helps and good luck,
Unnamed University Student Outreach Services
Didofoot wrote:
Hi,
Actually, I'm specifically interested in talking to a neutral third party rather than a representative of one of the departments or a staff member. Don't most campuses have a resource of this kind?
Thanks,
DF
Unnamed University Outreach wrote:
DF -- Hmmmm....Unfortunately, the University does not have a neutral third party, but if you need to speak to someone in confidentiality, then Counseling Services would be able to assist you. They can be reached at 415-555-2208 to set up an appointment. Or you could probably contact the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at 415-555-2206 for assistance.
Again, hope this helps.
--Unnamed University Student Outreach Services
Didofoot wishes she wrote:
Hi,
Yes, that would help very much if it in any way addressed my need. But as it is, no. Not remotely helpful to me. Nevertheless, I'm sure there's not a grain of truth in all the jokes floating around campus about the staffers of Unnamed University being utter jackasses.
Thank you for my time,
DF
Posted by didofoot at July 23, 2004 02:35 PM
Comments
Shouldn't that be ombudsperson anyway?
Posted by: Dianna at July 23, 2004 02:41 PM
well when would a woman have time to be an ombudsthing? she's got to stay home and take care of her vacuum cleaner.
Posted by: didofoot at July 23, 2004 02:47 PM
what kind of academic concerns?
Posted by: ombudsman at July 23, 2004 02:56 PM
Oh my god. www.neutralthirdparty.com returns a 404 error. The neutral third party you are looking for cannot be found.
Was that on purpose?
Posted by: Dianna at July 23, 2004 03:04 PM
....sadly, no.
Posted by: michele at July 23, 2004 03:09 PM
nice. nod to the mythical ombudsman.
Posted by: didofoot at July 23, 2004 03:10 PM
Who, much like the unicorn, cannot be proven to exist.
Posted by: Dianna at July 23, 2004 03:53 PM
he does, but you can only see him if you're a virgin.
Posted by: didofoot at July 23, 2004 03:55 PM
Gosh, that's useful on a college campus.
Posted by: Dianna at July 23, 2004 04:25 PM
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