When you don't know where to turn...we can help.
Misunderstanding, miscommunication, and conflict among people are inevitable. Anger and mistrust, however, don't have to be.
When you're caught in a conflict, it sometimes can be useful to involve a neutral party who can present options, devise strategies, and help find solutions.
Oberlin's ombudsperson is a multipartial and independent administrator who helps individuals—students, faculty and staff—resolve conflicts, solve problems, and communicate more effectively with others.
A Note from Oberlin's Ombudsperson
It is with utmost pleasure that we provide this newly created Web site about the offerings of the Ombuds Office and its services. I want to extend my sincere gratitude...
Conflict transformation through the Oberlin College Dialogue Center
The OCDC offers confidential mediation and facilitation, as well as educational workshops on conflict transformation.
The Social Justice Institute
A two-day workshop for new students, the Social Justice Institute explores multicultural issues at Oberlin and in the larger social community.
Participants in the 2008 Social Justice Institute
