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Phone Calls and Emails

The Faculty Ombud is committed to maintaining your privacy. We recommend that emails and phone calls are reserved for arranging meetings where your concerns can be addressed. If a face-to-face meeting is not possible, the ombud is happy to provide a link for an online meeting.

Callers may wish to dial *67 before dialing our number in order to block caller ID.

Office Visits

The Office of the Faculty Ombud is located on the first floor of McCain Library and can be accessed through the main entrances on the second floor. By arrangement, visitors seeking additional privacy may also enter through the west entrance on the first floor.

 

OFFICE HOURS *exceptions below
Monday	8 – 12
Wednesday	11 – 1
Thursday	1 – 5

Exceptions

• December 18–27, 2024: No in-person office hours. Please email or call for an online appointment.
• December 28, 2024–January 15, 2025: Emergency online meetings and email consultations only.

USM Policies

• Code of Ethical Conduct
• Interim Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures
• Procedure for the Resolution of Discrimination Complaints
• Ethics and Compliance: Anonymous Whistleblower

University and IHL Policies

• University Institutional Policies
• Faculty Handbook
• Staff Handbook
• Institute of Higher Learning: Policies and Bylaws and Guidelines

University Offices

• Ethics and Compliance
• Title IX
• Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity
• Office of Research Integrity
• University Police

Support Services

• Employee Assistance Plan (provides mental health, legal and financial advice)
• Mental Health Services for Faculty and Staff
• Southern Miss Mediation Program