The Ombuds Blog: Cal State San Marcos Appoints Three Interim Ombuds

April 11, 2013

Cal State San Marcos Appoints Three Interim Ombuds

While the California State University campus north of San Diego continues its search for an Ombudsperson, the role has been filled on a temporary basis. The interim ombuds are Martha Stoddard-Holmes, a professor and former department chair, Fritz Kreisler, lead psychologist at CSUSM, and Rodger D’Andreas-Wahl, a therapist and professor.

Michelle Hunt, who was appointed as the Assistant Ombuds for Staff and Students last year, is overseeing the interim ombuds and helping them advise difficult or challenging cases. (CSUSM Chronicle.)

Related posts: California State University San Marcos Appoints First Ombuds; Article Spotlights Work of Ombuds in San Diego; Videos Welcome Two New Cal State San Marcos Ombuds; Cal State San Marcos Publishes Ombuds Office Charter; Job Posting.

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April 11, 2013

Cal State San Marcos Appoints Three Interim Ombuds

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