Ombuds Offices Flourish in Florida

As Ombuds gather in Miami for IOA's eighth annual conference, many won't have far to travel as Florida is home to an abundance of Ombuds Offices.  One big reason is a state law enacted in 2002 that requires public colleges and universities to have a student Ombuds office that reports to the campus president. (Fla. Stat. § 1006.51.)

Here are some of the Ombuds Blog posts about Florida Ombuds programs (in chronological order):

• Florida Atlantic University Students Surveyed About Ombuds
• University of Florida Appoints Ombuds
• New Ombuds at Florida Gulf Coast University
• North Florida Community College Appoints New Ombuds
• Florida International University Creates Ombuds for Department Chairs
• University of Central Florida's New Ombuds Posts Video Welcome
• University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Opens Ombuds Office
• Job Posting: G4S Secure Solutions
• Florida International University Creates Ombuds for Medical Students
• Hospital Executive Explains the Benefits of an Employee Ombuds (All Children's Hospital and Health System)
• Meet Southwest Florida Water Management District's New Ombuds
• University of South Florida Ombuds Retires and Office Closes
• Santa Fe College Has New Ombuds

There are Ombuds in federal government agencies working in the state, including:

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

And many more colleges and universities:

• Florida A&M
• Florida State University
• St. Thomas University
• University of Miami
• University of Miami: School of Medicine (faculty) 
• University of North Florida
• University of South Florida: St. Petersburg

Related posts: Montréal Abounds With Ombuds Offices; Area Around New Orleans Abounds With Ombuds Offices; Guide to Oregon Ombuds Programs; Texas is Home to Many Ombuds Programs. 

What have I left out?  Let me know.