Student Ombuds

NYU Silver Student Ombuds: Here to Listen

What does the Student Ombuds do?

  1. Assist NYU Silver students in exploring and determining options to help resolve conflicts, problematic issues or concerns that may be academic or non-academic in nature, and in accessing the necessary resources and support

  2. Bring systemic concerns to the attention of NYU Silver leadership for resolution

The Ombuds is here to listen to your concerns in a safe setting about life at Silver and confidentially discuss interpersonal difficulties, school and university policies and bureaucracy, as well as any situation or issues affecting your success as a Silver student.

Together, you and the Ombuds will explore options, develop strategies, review policies, and manage expectations so you can seek resolution. Help will be provided to you in a confidential and solutions-focused environment. You control the process and decide when - or even whether - to take action.

In order to afford students the greatest freedom in using the services that the Ombuds provides, the Ombuds is independent of school/university hierarchy, operates informally/”off-the-record” and does not retain notes, is neutral during all conflicts, and confidential.

COURTNEY O'MEALLEY (he/him)

Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Student Ombuds

Courtney R. O’Mealley is the Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Student Ombuds at NYU Silver School of Social Work. In this position, Dean O’Mealley works with the School’s senior leadership, faculty, alumni, and students to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment that stimulates collaboration, debate, and social interaction. Dean O’Mealley is the School lead for all co-curricular community and professional development initiatives, including student transitions (orientation and convocation), career development, and inclusive engagement and student life. They also liaise with NYU’s central student and alumni affairs departments, collaborates with social work professional organizations, and serves as the School’s Student Ombuds.


Dean O’Mealley has more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education since completing his Master of Social Work degree. Their expertise is in higher education administration, leadership, student and alumni engagement, project management, strategic planning, and communication. Dean O’Mealley has extensive experience in the areas of crisis management, mediation, program development, student services and retention, leveraging technology for service delivery, optimizing and engaging human and organizational resources, and providing clear administrative vision in complex environments.


Dean O’Mealley received his MSW with a focus on Student Community Development from Stony Brook University. They have previously served in leadership roles in Student Affairs at The New School and Cornell University.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Courtney O’Mealley, Associate Dean, Student Affairs and Student Ombuds
Location: 1 Washington Square North, Room G08
Email: courtney.omealley@nyu.edu
Phone: (212) 998-9189

CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT:
The Student Ombuds makes every effort to maintain confidentiality for students and all parties involved in resolving an issue. Please be aware, however, that the Ombuds is obligated by law or policy to disclose confidential information in certain situations. For example, when there is an imminent threat of individual or institutional harm; when we are made aware of a crime of violence or a hate crime; and when we are made aware of sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, or stalking. Regardless, when reporting such information, only information pertinent and necessary to the report requirement will be shared.