The Berkeley Support Portal (“Supportal”) is a single entry point for all UC Berkeley community members to find support for themselves or others about a variety of concerns.
The Faculty Ombuds is a confidential, informal, impartial resource for faculty experiencing work-related problems and conflicts. The Faculty Ombuds assists faculty in finding non-confrontational solutions to problems involving other members of the University. The Faculty Ombuds will listen, suggest, obtain information, and informally facilitate conversations, as appropriate, to achieve informal resolution of concerns. The Faculty Ombuds does not investigate, take sides, or issue findings. They do not keep written records. They subscribe to a code of conduct assuring impartiality and confidentiality. If you are a faculty member and wish to set up a confidential meeting with the Faculty Ombuds, please call 510-642-8788 to request an appointment. You can leave your phone number, and your call will normally be returned within one business day. The current inaugural Faculty Ombuds is Angelica (Angy) Stacy.
The Associate Vice Provost for the Faculty is also available to answer general questions about rights, options, and university processes, and to provide consultation on matters of faculty equity and welfare. You may contact the Associate Vice Provost directly at avpf@berkeley.eduThe current AVPF is Julianna (Julie) Deardorff.