What is an Ombudsperson at CSU-Pueblo?
The Dean of Student Life also serves as the Ombudsperson at Colorado State University-Pueblo. The Ombudsperson acts as an independent, objective third party that assists faculty, staff, administrators and students resolve issues and complaints within the University community and ensures fair and equitable treatment.

What does an Ombudsperson do?
The Ombudsperson is neither an advocate for students, staff or faculty nor an agent of the University. Rather, the Ombudsperson is an advocate for fair processes. The Ombudsperson considers all sides of a situation in an objective and impartial manner, then determines how best to help bring about a non-adversarial solution.

What happens when you go to the Ombudsperson Office?
The Ombudsperson will provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment for you to discuss your concerns. The Ombudsperson will help you develop strategies and options for resolving your issues, as well as provide information to you regarding University policies and procedures. The Ombudsperson is committed to providing and maintaining confidentiality for those persons using the services. The concerns and issues discussed with the Ombudsperson remain in strict confidence. The Ombudsperson keeps no records of users names or issues.

Contacting the Office
To contact the Ombudsperson, call 719-549-2586. The Ombudsperson is located in the Dean of Student Life Office, Room 003 of the Occhiato Student Center. The Ombuds Office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.