Workshops and Information

 

Information Sessions and Workshops

The Ombuds Officer hosts information sessions on working with the Ombuds Office as well as workshops on conflict resolution principles, theories and skills, and mediation.

Thanks to all who attended our listening series for Episodes 1 and 2 of Cultivating Dignity. The Ombuds Office is pleased to announce those episodes with their respective user guide is now generally available to faculty and staff through the Continuing Education link found on the Ombuds Office Main page.

 Screening & Dialogue with the Ombuds Officer for Cultivating Dignity Episode 4 Coming In 2025-2026

Let's talk! Come view and have dialogue facilitated by the University Ombuds Officer around episodes of Cultivating Dignity, the video series educating the community about what it means to honor dignity in the workplace. 

 In an era of culture shift here at Stockton, learn and provide feedback on how we're doing and share with your fellow employees. These sessions are open to all employees.

Please be sure to check back periodically for more details about upcoming sessions and workshops! 

Ombuds Office Reporting

Ombuds Office Most Recent Quarterly Data Report: Keeping the Community Informed!

Quarterly Report Fiscal Q4 2024/25 ending June 30, 2024

I.  Case Management

Cases and Inquiries:

                                18           Total Cases Initiated

                                1             Inquiry Only (inquiries outside scope of Ombuds Office or generally exploring)

 

Cases Initiated by Classification:

                                 1            Leadership (e.g., VP, Provost, Deans)

                                 3*          Faculty  

                                 8             Union Staff

                                 6             Non-Union Staff

                                 0             Student Staff

 

Visitor Interactions:

                                35           Meetings

                                3             Group Facilitated Conversation

                                53           Email Streams  

 

Case Status: 

                                6             Open    

                               12           Closed

              

Notable Consultations* One of these cases was initiated by 6 faculty involving organizational, ethical and interpersonal issues impacting current relationships among leadership, management and faculty.

 

II. Engagement Activities

 

3              Introductory and Outreach Meetings (e.g., Cultivating Dignity Listening Sessions, “Meet the Ombuds” sessions, introductory or return meetings with workgroups by request, etc.)

8              Partnership/Collaboration/Information Gathering Meetings and Interactions (e.g., HR, GC Office, Ethics Office, OEOIC, Facilities, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, IT, URM, etc.)

14           Projects /Consultations/CE (e.g., Quarterly Reporting, Case Research, OO Charter, Trainings and Development Consultations w/ HR, Dignity Project, University Trainings, etc.)