Office of the Ombuds
Notice published on June 26, 2025
Key information:
- The College has closed the Office of the Ombuds at Fanshawe, citing budget constraints, alternative options for support, and a decline in enrollment.
- Since 1993, the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) and Fanshawe College have jointly funded the Office of the Ombuds to provide confidential, impartial and informal support with the goal of dispute-resolution to all members of the Fanshawe community. The FSU strongly opposed this decision to close the Office.
Support options:
- If you have concerns about the rights and responsibilities of members of the Fanshawe community or think your rights as a student were violated, please contact the department of Student Rights and Responsibilities at studentsupport@nullfanshawec.ca or the FSU’s VP of Advocacy and College Affairs, Elizabeth Bakalova at fsuadvocacy@nullfanshawec.ca
- If you need confidential support regarding procedural fairness or support advocating on your behalf, please contact EDI@nullfanshawec.ca
- If you need support with academic appeals, please contact the FSU’s VP of Advocacy and College Affairs, Elizabeth Bakalova at fsuadvocacy@nullfanshawec.ca
- If you need academic support, please locate your Academic Advisor on Fanshawe College’s Academic Advisor page and book an appointment using the method specified under their contact information.
- If you need support related to academic integrity, please contact Student Services at studentsupport@nullfanshawec.ca or the FSU’s VP of Advocacy and College Affairs, Elizabeth Bakalova at fsuadvocacy@nullfanshawec.ca
We understand that the closure of the Office of the Ombuds may have ripple effects throughout our campus community, especially for our student members who rely on this service. The FSU remains committed to advocating on behalf of students and fighting to protect the essential services you need to succeed.
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact us
