Ombuds Office
Lewis & Clark’s longtime Ombudsperson Valerie White retired in summer 2024. Read more here about Valerie’s many contributions to Lewis & Clark over the course of many years.
The Ombudsperson position is currently vacant. If you are seeking the assistance of the Ombudsperson, please consider the following resources:
- Students seeking confidential Student Counseling services can reach the Counseling Center at 756-7160 or counsel@lclark.edu.
- Employees seeking confidential Employee Counseling services can access such services through Lewis & Clark’s Employee Assistance Program via phone at 1-800-433-2320 or text at 503-805-7721 or info@canopywell.com.
- Confidential Advocates trained to respond to and support sexual and interpersonal violence survivors can be reached using the online scheduling tool on their webpage or by email to confidentialadvocates@lclark.edu. Immediate support for sexual and domestic abuse, including after hours and after weekend is available through Call to Safety’s 24-hr hotline 1-888-235-5333.
- Hilary Martin Himan, Lewis & Clark’s Director of Spiritual Life and Chaplain for all, can be reached at the Office of Spiritual Life at 768-7082 or hmhiman@lclark.edu.