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Frequently Asked Questions

An ombudsperson helps resolve problems or complaints within ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ and helps achieve equitable settlements. The ombudsperson is also a source of confidential advice.

Any member of the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ community -- students, faculty, and staff -- and others who may bring a complaint against the university. The Ombuds Office may also investigate problems and grievances on its own initiative.

The Ombuds Office of ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ has access to a wealth of knowledge and resources that can help you to work successfully to solve problems within and through ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾'s complex structure. It is our responsibility to make that knowledge and those resources available to the ÌÇÐÄviog¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ community.

To contact Anne Meltzer, call (610) 758-3673 or email asm3@lehigh.edu. To contact Jennifer Swann, call 8-5484, text her cell at (610) 554-8839 or email jms5@lehigh.edu.

No. The Ombuds Office will advise you of your rights within the university but does not provide legal advice.

  • By carefully listening and helping to analyze the situation
  • By researching and explaining relevant university policies, procedures, and problem-solving channels
  • By helping you to identify and evaluate options
  • By mediating disputes
  • By initiating non-adversarial, problem-solving discussions with other involved parties (only with your permission)
  • By making referrals to other campus and community resources
  • By striving to help students, staff, and faculty receive fair and equitable treatment within the University system

Contact

Kathleen Hutnik, Associate Deputy Provost for Graduate Education
Tel.: (610) 758-3648
Email: kaha@lehigh.edu

Anne Meltzer, Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and Trembley Chair, Environmental Earth and Science
Tel.: (610) 758-3673
Email: asm3@lehigh.edu

Jennifer Swann, Professor of Biological Sciences
Tel.: (610) 758-5484
Email: jms5@lehigh.edu

Resources

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