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Faculty Ombud
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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.
SPRING 2026 OFFICE HOURS
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Monday |
1–5 |
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Tuesday |
10–2 |
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Thursday |
8-10 |
Exceptions
I will be out of the country with a study abroad class from May 17 through June 1.
However, I know that sometimes questions for the ombud cannot wait two weeks. If you need to reach me during this period, email me at facultyombudFREEMississippi and I will respond as soon as I am able and, if possible, I will arrange a video chat.
USM Policies
University and IHL Policies
- University Institutional Policies
- Faculty Handbook
- Staff Handbook
- Institute of Higher Learning: Policies and Bylaws and Guidelines
University Offices
Support Services
- Employee Assistance Plan (provides mental health, legal and financial advice)
- Mental Health Services for Faculty and Staff
- Southern Miss Mediation Program