Contact the Office

Telephone, Zoom, or In-Person meetings are most effective, and the University Ombuds Office offers a confidential place in which to meet. The Ombuds will schedule a meeting with you at a time that works best with your schedule, and extended hours are offered to accommodate different shifts.

No drop-ins, please. To protect your privacy and to avoid waiting, unscheduled or unannounced visits are discouraged.

The Ombuds will travel to Alexandria, Eunice, Shreveport, and New Orleans upon request. 

To arrange a meeting, please contact the University Ombuds Office at ombuds@lsu.edu, or call or email the Ombuds practitioners directly.

Ombuds Biographies

The University Ombuds, Michael Brochu, PhD, joined the LSU community in April 2021. Most recently, Michael served as the Associate Ombuds at LSU. He was previously the Associate Ombuds at the University of Cincinnati. His career includes nine and half years working in multiple areas of Higher Education in the United Arab Emirates.  Michael holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict Analysis & Resolution from Nova Southeastern University.

Additionally, Michael is Florida State Supreme Court certified in county, circuit, family, dependency mediation and qualified in arbitration. He has presented at international and national conferences on various topics related to Conflict Resolution and Higher Education. Michael is a member of the International Ombuds Association and the International Association of Facilitators.