Ombuds and Dealing with Conflict
The Kenyon ombudsperson is a designated neutral person that facilitates the confidential and informal resolution of concerns for faculty and staff. They work with individuals and groups to explore and assist in resolving conflicts, issues or concerns. These services are independent from any formal grievance processes available at Kenyon.
The ombudsperson also brings systemic problems to the attention of the College in hopes of improving the workplace as a whole, offering solutions through regular programs and special initiatives. Although the ombudsperson reports aggregate trends in conflict to the College president, they keep all individual contacts with Kenyon faculty and staff confidential.