University of Michigan Approves Ombuds Charter

UM's Ombudsman for Students, Tom Lehker says that a charter for his office was approved in October 2014.  The new charter clarifies and codifies his roles and responsibilities, reflecting a shared understanding of how the Ombuds Office functions within the large, public university.  The charter also articulates the principles of the Ombuds role and their consistency with IOA standards.  (UM Ombuds Blog.)


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