What the Ombuds Does Not Do
The Ombuds will not:
- Provide legal advice
- Offer psychological counseling or therapy
- Make decisions or render judgments on issues
- Conduct formal investigations
- Participate or testify informal processes, including lawsuits or grievances
- "Take sides" or advocate for individuals or the university in a dispute
- Accept notice on behalf of the university
- Keep formal records documenting an individual's visit
- Advocate for any individual, group or organization, including UC Merced
- Share information with others without an individual's knowledge or permission
- Make or change policy or administrative decisions