The Ombuds Office is staffed 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday during the academic year. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with vacation periods posted online and on the ombuds’ office door, Brink Hall, G-4. You are welcome to stop by the office at anytime; however, the ombuds may be consulting or temporarily away from the office on business matters. Appointments are available during regular business hours and extended hours as needed and on request.
To schedule an ombuds appointment, phone (208) 885-7668 or leave a confidential voice message at (208) 885-7668. You do not have to disclose your name when making an appointment, if you do not wish to do so. You can choose to meet in-person, by telephone or by Skype video call.
Video call consultations are available via Skype by appointment at
uiombuds; please contact the ombuds or Ombuds Office to schedule.
Please remember that email is not a secure means of communication; please do not use it to communicate sensitive or confidential information.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
Academic: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Extended hours by appointment
Skype: uiombuds