The Ombuds Blog: European Network of Ombudsmen in Higher Education Sets 2013 Conference; Seeks Papers

September 12, 2012

European Network of Ombudsmen in Higher Education Sets 2013 Conference; Seeks Papers

ENOHE will hold its 10th annual conference at St Catherine’s College, University of Oxford, on April 11-13, 2013. The meeting will be hosted the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education in England and Wales and will examine the implications of a more consumer-focused environment for University Ombudsmen.

The cost is £450 for bookings before December 31, 2012 (£500 thereafter) and includes:

The Conference from lunchtime on Thursday, April 11 to lunchtime on Saturday, April 13;
All meals and drinks, including the gala dinner on April 12; and
Accommodation in an en-suite bedroom at St Catherine’s College.

Organizers are also seeking presentations on the conference theme: “Rising Tuition Costs, Rising Complaints: Alternative Approaches to Early Dispute Resolution.” Potential contributors should submit a synopsis for a 30 minute presentation by two speakers. The deadline for submissions is November 2, 2012, and the Conference Planning Committee will announce the program by January 25, 2013. (ENOHE Conf. Flyer; Call for Papers.)

2 comments:

Anonymous1/23/2013 11:15 AM
what is your official website?
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Tom Kosakowski1/23/2013 12:54 PM
This is it. Each post includes a link to other websites for more info.
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