The Ombuds Blog: Simon Fraser University Appoints New Ombuds

November 28, 2016

Simon Fraser University Appoints New Ombuds

The public university in Burnaby, Vancouver has named Laura Reid as its next Student Ombudsperson. She has worked at SFU since 2012, most recently as Academic Adivsor working with NCAA student-athletes. She takes over the office previously run by Jay Solman and that serves a student population of about 35,000.

Reid graduated from Queen's University, earned an MA from the University of Toronto, and completed a JD at the University of British Columbia. (SFU Ombuds; LinkedIn.)

Related posts: First Canadian Ombuds to be Honored With Stamp; Simon Fraser University Names New Ombuds; Simon Fraser University Honors Former Ombuds; FCO/ACCUO Posts 2015 Conference Agenda; Simon Fraser University Ombuds Office Marks 50th Anniversary; Simon Fraser University Ombuds Publishes 2015 Annual Report.

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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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November 28, 2016

Simon Fraser University Appoints New Ombuds

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