Student Protesters at SCAD Post Recording of Ombuds Meeting

An ad hoc student group, "A Choice SCAD," is protesting some of the pandemic responses by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Last week, a student leader met with SCAD's Ombuds, Sophia Alletto, recorded the conversation, and posted an excerpt. (Alletto has been the Ombuds since 2008.) A follow-up post by A Choice SCAD explained that the recording was legal under Georgia's wiretapping law, which follows "one-party consent" rule. SCAD's Dean of Students later requested the group take down the recording of the Ombuds. They refused and threatened to release the full recording. The situation continues to develop. (Twitter; LinkedIn.)

Job Posting: Savannah College of Art and Design

SCAD Atlanta is hiring an Ombuds. The position serves as a neutral, independent and confidential resource for students, faculty and staff, and gives upward feedback to university administrators. In addition, "this individual will have significant supervision and management responsibility for the Atlanta location's graduate mentor program."

Job Posting: Savannah College of Art & Design

The Savannah College of Art and Design is accepting applications for its Faculty and Staff Ombuds. This full-time position serves as a resource for SCAD-Savannah and SCAD-Atlanta faculty and staff. Preferred candidates will possess a master's degree and at least three years of faculty or management experience. Mediation or comparable ombudsman training is also preferred. No closing date or salary info available. (SCAD Jobs via HigherEdJobs.)

Job Posting: Savannah College of Art and Design

SCAD Savannah seeks a coordinator for its Ombuds Office. The coordinator is the front-line intermediary for students and other visitors, gathering information with discretion and confidentiality, regarding questions and concerns, and using judgment to coordinate responses or forward issues on to the appropriate ombudsman for further review. Prior experience with conflict management would be preferred. A college degree is required, a master's is ideal. (SCAD Jobs, posting no.: 0401502; via CareerBuilder.)

Job Posting: Savannah College of Art and Design

The private nonprofit art school in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a part-time Ombudsperson. The position serves as a neutral, independent and confidential resource for all students, faculty and staff, including those in France and online. Applicants must have a Master's degree and three years of experience. No application deadline or salary indicated. (SCAD Posting.)

Savannah College of Art and Design Ombuds Teaches Self Defense

Sophia Viola, who has served as the Student Ombudsman at SCAD for the past three years, is also a Rape Aggression Defense Systems instructor. In October, Viola will offer the training for all female students, faculty and staff at the Atlanta campus. The two day course concludes with a simulation of the physical techniques that participants learned. Viola says, “Simulation really seals the confidence level in doing this personal training.” (SCAD Connector.)

Job Posting: Savannah College of Art and Design

The Savannah College of Art and Design has revised its search for a Ombuds. Ths position will now serve students (in addition to faculty and staff), and the on-line and Lacoste, France campuses (in addition to Savannah and Atlanta). A master's degree is required with three years experience in a similar role. Successful candidates will possess mediation or conflict resolution experience; training or certification; and excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy. Experience in academia, resolving issues for students, faculty and staff is preferred. (SCAD Jobs, posting no. 0400810.)

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IOA Posts Agenda for 2011 Conference

 The International Ombudsman Association has posted the tentative agenda for its sixth annual conference in Portland, OR on April 4-6.