In issues concerning evaluations or interactions with faculty members, every effort should be made to resolve the situation informally with the person or persons involved. At this level, the subject remains confidential. Once the subject is raised (with specifics and names) with another faculty member or with the department chair, the situation becomes part of the record and information must be available to anyone with an interest in the subject, including those involved in the situation.

Advice and help resolving grievances can be obtained from the University Ombudsman,

http://www.washington.edu/about/ombudsman/role.html

ombuds@u.washington.edu