March 24, 2014

Faculty Ombuds at Washington University in St. Louis Posts Office Charter

The new website for the WUSTL Faculty Ombuds includes and Office Charter.  The document includes a mission and principles of practice that conform to IOA Standards.  Notably, the section on confidentiality includes no exceptions that deviate from IOA best practices.  Therefore, visitors to the office may safely discuss, "any concerns about the university’s compliance with laws, regulations or policies; or any questionable practices at the university"

Linda Nicholson has been the Ombuds for faculty at WUSTL's Danforth Campus since September 2012.

Related posts: Washington University in St. Louis to Create Ombuds for Faculty; Washington University in St. Louis to Consider Ombuds for Medical School; Washington University in St. Louis Names New Ombuds.

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