Ombuds Office
Location: All meetings will be on Zoom.
Please use email or make an appointment to contact the ombuds office.
Email: ombuds@smc.edu
Ombudsperson Office Staff
Ombudsperson/Life Science Professor Sandra Hutchinson
Ombudsperson/Philosophy Professor Paul Klumpe
Ombudsperson/Life Science Professor Yvonne Ortega
Summer 2024 hours have now concluded.
Our office is currently closed and will reopen the week of August 26, 2024 at the start of the Fall 2024 semester. Fall appointment slots are currently not available, but will be able to be reserved closer to that time. Please check back a couple of days before the fall semester begins.
10/15/24 is the last appointment day for potential Spring 2024 grade appeal;
11/14/24 is the last appointment day for potential Summer 2024 grade appeal.
Grade appeal requests for Winter 2024 and prior are closed.
Fall 2024 Hours
- If your course for grade appeal/consultation about a concern is in Life Sciences, please schedule with Prof. Klumpe.
- If your course for grade appeal/consultation about a concern is in Philosophy and Social Sciences, please schedule with Profs. Hutchinson or Ortega.
Important Dates
Fall 2024 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before April 15, 2025 to file a grade appeal.
Winter 2025 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before May 15, 2025 to file a grade appeal.
Spring 2024 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before October 15, 2024 to file a grade appeal.
Summer 2024 Grade concerns: Meet with an ombudsperson before November 15, 2024 to file a grade appeal.
Grade appeal requests for Winter 2024 and prior are closed.