The Ombuds Blog: University of Calgary Appoints Ombuds

March 13, 2013

University of Calgary Appoints Ombuds

The U of C has named Duncan W. McDonald as its new Student Ombudsperson. McDonald earned a masters in conflict analysis and management from Royal Roads University where his major research project was on the role of Ombuds in higher education. He earned his bachelors from Ambrose University and also studied at the University of Regina.

McDonald previously served as the Student Ombudsperson at Brock University from September 2011 through September 2012. He also was the Minister/CEO of a church in Ontario. Sheldon Roth served as Acting Student Ombudsperson from August 2012 to February 2013. (UCalgary News.)

Related posts: University of Calgary Appoints First Ombuds for Students; University of Calgary Ombuds Office Goes Online; University of Calgary Posts Student Survey University of Calgary Posts Student Survey; Job Posting.

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My Educational Journey3/13/2013 12:52 PM
Congtatulations Duncan, thrilled to see this notice of your appointment, and glad to know that the UofC community will benefit from your many talents.
Jean Slick
Director, School of Peace and Conflict Management
Royal Roads University
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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.

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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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