The Ombuds Blog: Cal Caucus Resumes Publication of Journal

December 02, 2013

Cal Caucus Resumes Publication of Journal

After a five year hiatus, the California Caucus of College and University Ombuds has begun publishing its journal again. The latest issue includes new articles about Ombuds practices and summaries of 2012 conference sessions. In addition, all back issues of the Journal of CCCUO are now online.

Journal Tribute: An Open Letter of Reflection and Thanks by Susan Neff
Peer Case Consultation For and By Ombuds in Higher Education by Jenna Brown and Jim Wohl
Canadian and US Academic Ombuds: What Are We Doing and Why Are We Doing It? by Martine Conway
Portia by Mary Rowe
How to Help Visitors Use Compassion in Challenges (2012 Conference Summary) by Ari Cowan and Anthony Belak
The Significance of Understanding Lifespan Development When Working with Conflict (2012 Conference Summary) by H. Tina Feiger
Canadian Post-secondary Approaches to Ombuds Practices (2012 Conference Summary) by Monique LaForest, Natalie Sharpe, and Carter MacDonald
Working with International and Culturally Diverse Students and Staff (2012 Conference Summary) by Valerie Craigwell White
Ombuds and Campus Unrest (2012 Conference Summary) by Andrew Larratt-Smith
Remembrance: Ron Wilson by J. Michael Chennault

The Journal of CCCUO is edited by Lisa Neal, Ombuds at the University of Colorado Denver, and Helen Hasenfeld, Ombuds Emerita at the California Institute of Technology. (Journal of CCCUO.)

Related posts: Cal Caucus Posts Agenda for 40th Annual Meeting; Cal Caucus Seeks Nominations for Ombuds Award.

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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

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Norway -- ombudet

Poland -- Rzecznik

Portugal -- provedor

Russia -- омбудсмен

Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

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December 02, 2013

Cal Caucus Resumes Publication of Journal

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