Alert: Canvas Outage Update
Canvas access has been restored for our users, but the service reliability remains uncertain. Due to recent events, Canvas has had intermittent outages which are at the discretion of the vendor and may occur during a final exam. Faculty and staff may continue to use Canvas, but we strongly advise faculty and students to prepare a contingency plan for turning in assignments and final exams in the event Canvas access becomes unavailable again.
Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has provided an FAQ about the incident, which may not answer all your questions. We will share more information if it becomes available.
Instructure, the company that owns Canvas, has provided an FAQ about the incident, which may not answer all your questions. We will share more information if it becomes available.
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Ombuds
Ombuds
Helping You Navigate Conflict
The Ombuds acts as a no-barrier, first-stop for students, faculty and staff seeking guidance, information and insight from a trusted advisor who is:
- CONFIDENTIAL We will protect your identity and the information you share and are not compelled to share details of any conversation with the University. Our only exception is imminent harm to self or to others.
- INDEPENDENT We are not affiliated with any other office or department at the University, but exist to present solutions and guidance that is independent of external and internal forces.
- IMPARTIAL We do not take sides, but work to address issues in a way that allows everyone involved in a dispute to be treated fairly and in good faith.
- INFORMAL Visiting us doesn't trigger a formal course of action often typical of HR or legal processes. Engaging an Ombuds is always "off the record".
- VOLUNTARY No one can be prohibited from visiting the Ombuds, nor can anyone be compelled to use our services.