The Ombudsperson

The Ombuds should be an impartial advisor, and an investigative and informational resource for the student body.

At Algonquin College you can contact the Ombuds if:

•You have a concern about any aspect of student life at the College.

• You are unsure about the policies, rights, procedures, and responsibilities that apply to your situation. The Ombuds can guide you with respect to your concerns.

•You need someone to listen to your circumstances and to assist you in making appropriate choices.

•You feel that your student life has been adversely affected by the conduct and behavior of another person.

•You need someone to facilitate communication between yourself and another member of the College community.

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Do you know where this term comes from? Have you ever been to se an Ombdusperson? What has your experience been?

Algonquin College's Ombudsperson is Mr. Hervé Depow. He was appointed in June 17, 2003.
 
You can contact Mr. Depow at
Office of the Ombudsperson

Algonquin College
Woodroffe Campus
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K2G 1V8
Tel.: (613) 727-4723 ext. 5306
Fax: (613) 727-7708
email : depowh@algonquincollege.com

The Ombudsperson maintains an office in Room C145 at the Woodroffe Campus.

Appointments:
You can arrange appointments by phone or email. The Ombudsperson can sometimes see you the same day and will certainly see you within a day or two of your contacting the office.

You are welcome to take your chances and visit the Ombudsperson's office. If the Ombudsperson is in and not busy he will see you then. If the Ombudsperson is not available please feel free to complete the Intake Form and slide it under the door in the Confidential Envelope provided. The Ombudsperson will contact you at his first opportunity.

The fax machine is also Confidential and can only be accessed by the Ombudsperson.