The Ombuds Blog: Interview with Binghamton Ombuds

February 03, 2017

Interview with Binghamton Ombuds

Bathabile Mthombeni, the Binghamton University Ombudsman, is interviewed by Jesan Sorrells for his Human Services Consulting and Training Blog/Podcast. The conversation ranges into many topics and Mthombeni brings her thoughtful Ombuds insights on the political climate, uncertainty, change, reconciliation, forgiveness, moving on, Game of Thrones, and other topics.

It's a two-part interview and the second half will be posted later. (HSCT Blog/Podcast.)

Related posts: Columbia Ombuds Offers Insights on Her Career Change; Princeton University Ombuds Guests on Radio Show; Binghamton University Announces Next Ombuds.

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Victoria Dowd2/06/2017 9:13 AM
Congratulations Bathabile
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