Dr. Thomas Bailey, Ombudsman
Dr Bailey, a professor of English and environmental studies, has been at WMU since 1970. During his previous stint as ombudsman (1994-1999), he was active with the discipline's national professional organization, serving as president of the University and College Ombudsman Association in 1999 and a member of the organization's board for two years prior to that.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.
Penny Schellenberg, Assistant to the Ombudsman.
Appointments can be made by contacting Penny at penelop.schellenberg@wmich.edu or
(269) 387-0718Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Offices that can help:
Additional Resources:
- Campus Employee Dispute Resolution Services
- Career & Student Employment Services
- Counseling and Testing Center
- Disabled Student Resources and Services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Residence Life
Forms & Policies:
- Grade Appeals and Program Dismissal Appeals
- Late Withdrawal Policy/Forms:
- Residency Policy
- Student Academic Conduct
