To schedule, please call 803/323-2211, ext. 6076 and leave a message. You may also
e-mail your contact information to ombuds@winthrop.edu and the Ombuds will give you a call as soon as possible. E-mail is not secure so
please refrain from including details about the reason for your inquiry. Visits are
available by phone, in-person, or virtual.
Tammy Burnham, Ph.D.
803/323-2211, ext. 6076
ombuds@winthrop.edu
At some point during employment you may have a need to discuss a concern or problem “off the record” with a neutral party to develop perspective and identify the right course of action. Topics you may want to discuss could involve conflicts with co-workers or supervisors; communication problems; concerns about job status and work environment; and questions about what options are available for handling a problem according to Winthrop policy. Additionally, you may wish to inquire about available resources, reality check your perspective, or request information about the rights and responsibilities of all parties. Topics to discuss with the Ombuds might include:
