As the semester winds down, University Ombuds Jill Crainshaw invites faculty and staff to join her for a cuppa coffee or tea on Friday mornings between 9:30-11 a.m. in the Library Cafe.

The Ombuds Office welcomes all staff and faculty who seek a confidential and neutral conversation partner for exploring difficulties they are facing in their work.

Are you wrestling with questions of professional identity? Concerned about a work-related issue? Interested in improving your conflict resolution skills? Jill Crainshaw, the UNCSA ombuds for faculty and staff, is available to share a cup of coffee or tea and a confidential conversation with you.

The Division of Institutional Integrity announces the permanent appointment of Jill Crainshaw as UNCSA University Ombuds, a confidential resource for staff and faculty.

The ombuds helps faculty and staff to resolve workplace problems and gives annual feedback on general concerns. The ombuds is available as a first step or last resort or anywhere along the way as you seek to flourish in your work life.

Staff and faculty can contact the UNCSA Ombuds Office to explore how to cultivate life-giving conversations and embody positive and productive responses to conflict.

UNCSA interim Ombuds Jill Crainshaw shares five key strategies for thriving at any stage of your professional life.