University of Alberta Ombuds Publishes Fairness Guide

The Office of the Student Ombuds at U of A has released a "Fairness in Communication: a Relational Fairness Guide" written by a student intern, Vernoica Kube.  The booklet introduces the fairness triangle developed by the Ombudsman Saskatchewan and focuses on the relational aspect.

The guide discusses several aspects of fairness including:

• Fairness Withing a University Context;
• The Problem with Making Assumptions;
• Considering Culture;
• Mindfulness and Culture; and
• Considering Emotional Influence.

At just 16 pages, including references, the guide is accessible and relevant for a wide audience in higher education.  (UAlberta Fairness Guide.)

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