Office of the Ombudsperson

Human Rights and Equity Services supports the Institutional Strategic plan as a resource for all members of the Brock community, providing information, education and complaint resolution related to harassment, discrimination, sexual violence, accessibility and bullying. For more information on Human Rights and Equity, visit brocku.ca/human-rights

Note: Revenue includes $0.50 million ($0.50 million in 2022-23) of student ancillary fees. Operating Expenses include $0.13 million ($0.31 million in 2022-23) of contracted and professional fees.

The Student Ombudsperson is a confidential, independent and impartial service for undergraduate and graduate students. The Ombudsperson can support individuals who have complaints or concerns by providing resources and advice, facilitating communication, assisting with informal problem solving, assisting with appeal procedures and investigating concerns. When appropriate, the Ombudsperson may also make recommendations on changes to University policies or procedures. For more information, please visit brocku.ca/ombuds/

Note: Revenue includes $0.12 million ($0.13 million in 2022-23) of student ancillary fees.

Office of Government and Community Relations

Institutional Planning, Analysis and Performance

The Office of Government and Community Relations builds relationships at all levels of government and with valued community partners to advance Brock University's strategic priorities and to raise awareness about the University's unique areas of strength by:

• Monitoring and providing advice on public policy and programs

• Developing, building and broadening relationships with elected representatives, non-elected officials and community partners

• Supporting Brock’s government advocacy

• Acting as a liaison and central point of contact

• Co-ordinating strategic communications and engagement

• Facilitating government and community partner visits to Brock’s campus

• Engaging with sector associations, including Universities Canada and the Council of Ontario Universities (COU)

• Matching community needs with University expertise to build community capacity

• Partnering with community partners across the Niagara region and beyond to help solve problems, generate research solutions, and co-create knowledge

For more information on the Office of Government and Community Relations, visit brocku.ca/government-relations

Institutional

Planning, Analysis and Performance

(IPAP) strives to be recognized as a leader in higher education for developing innovative analytics, informing data-driven decision making and having an unparalleled culture of data governance and accountability. Through the collection, evaluation, and organization of enrolment, survey, and other institutional data, we translate campus data into useful information for the government, the Brock community, and the general public. IPAP also provides analytics to support Brock's leaders in their pursuit of improving institutional effectiveness and overall student success. For more information, please visit brocku.ca/institutional-analysis