The Ombuds Blog: Faculty Seek Ombuds Programs Across University System of Maryland

June 12, 2017

Faculty Seek Ombuds Programs Across University System of Maryland

The Council of University System Faculty for the University of Maryland will resubmit its recommendation for Ombuds offices for all faculty, staff, and students. Currently, the University System of Maryland has Ombuds programs on just three of its eleven campuses: UM College Park, UM Baltimore (including the schools of nursing and dentistry), and Frostburg State University.

The faculty group made a similar proposal in 2013, but budget constraints prevented implementation. This time, faculty are joining staff and student groups which are making similar demands. The Ombuds from UM College Park and UM Baltimore are expected to meet with the campus provosts this summer. Then, in September the same Ombuds will be invited the Council of University System Faculty's September meeting. The Faculty Chair hopes present a joint resolution to the UM President’s Council later this year. (Report by the Council of University System Faculty to the USM Board of Regents.)

Related posts: University of Maryland University College Unveils Ombuds Office; Video Introduces University of Maryland Ombuds for Grad Students; Job Posting: University of Maryland, Baltimore; University of Maryland School of Dentistry Appoints First Ombuds.

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Organizational Ombuds

Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

Some other variants include:

Austria -- Ombudsstelle

Brazil -- Ouvidor

Croatia -- pravobranitelji

France -- médiateur/defénseur

Germany -- Ombudspersonen

Italy -- difensore

Netherlands -- ombudspersoon

Norway -- ombudet

Poland -- Rzecznik

Portugal -- provedor

Russia -- омбудсмен

Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

Switzerland -- ombudsmann

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