Welcome to the Bernhard Center

University Ombudsman


A university ombudsman's role is to provide confidential advice and nonpartisan assistance in solving problems and resolving disputes. An ombudsman is independent of the university's formal administrative structure and cannot impose solutions, but can identify options and strategies for resolution. The four guiding principles of an ombudsman are confidentiality, independence, neutrality and informality.

Appointments can be made by contacting Dr. Thomas Bailey at thomas.bailey@wmich.edu or (269) 387-0718.

Location

Room 218, second floor of the Bernhard Center


Office hours

Monday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - Noon


Contact

Dr. Thomas Bailey, University Ombudsman
(269) 387-0718
 

The Bernhard Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5408 USA
(269) 387-4860 | (269) 387-4079 Fax