The Ombuds Office offers a safe and neutral place for students,
along with other members of the GC community, to voice concerns,
evaluate situations, organize their thoughts, and explore
options for handling problems that arise—all in strictest
confidence. Options can range from informally talking about
concerns to requesting a formal grievance. The Ombuds Officer
can gather information, serve as a “shuttle diplomat,” or
mediate, as well as provide referrals to relevant authorities.
The office has been established outside the existing administrative
and academic structures and is completely independent. The
most important job of the Ombuds Officer is to LISTEN. Concerns
that people bring to this office include feelings of stress,
disagreements about grades, problems with tuition charges,
interpersonal conflicts, professional misconduct, academic
dishonesty, safety concerns, ethics and whistle-blowing,
and intellectual property issues. Students should feel free
to visit this office.
Contact Rolf Meyersohn, Ombuds Officer, Room 7313; telephone:
212-817-7191; ombuds@gc.cuny.edu and visit http://web.gc.cuny.edu/ombuds/.
