Mission The Office of the Ombuds pledges to: • Adhere to the Standards of Practice of the International Ombuds Association, which consist of the principles of confidentiality, informality, impartiality and independence • Be committed to the pursuit of equity and fairness • Provide all members of the UCI community a safe place to talk about concerns, explore options, and make informed decisions • Persist in building and preserving collaborative relationships with whom we work • Identify campus trends and provide upward feedback • Hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards to earn and maintain the trust and respect of those we serve