The Faculty Senate, in cooperation with the Provost, created the position of Faculty Ombudsperson to act as a neutral agent in faculty disputes. The Ombudsperson informally assists in resolving concerns or problems related to issues of faculty rights and responsibilities; acts as a confidential and informal resource for information, mutual communication channel, and fosters communication between members of the campus community. The Ombudsperson promotes the values of fairness, equity, justice, equality of opportunity and mutual respect. All inquires are kept confidential to the extent possible, unless the law or policy provides otherwise.
Any agreement reached by the faculty member with the other parties involved in the dispute, concern or problems related to faculty academic rights, responsibilities and working environment will be regarded as a recommendation to the appropriate unit administrator and acted upon as such.
Dr. Al Azinger
atazing@ilstu.edu
Associate Professor (retired)
(309) 438-7059
