The Ombuds Blog: NC State Expands Ombuds Service to Staff

July 07, 2017

NC State Expands Ombuds Service to Staff

North Carolina State University is launching an Ombuds program for staff. Faculty Ombuds Roy Baroff will provide the service for a one year pilot program. Baroff says that he handled 111 faculty cases last year. (NCSU News.)

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Tara Muller7/11/2017 11:42 AM
Excellent news. North Carolina State University already has established itself as an innovator in many areas, and its independent ombuds program is more evidence of its forward-looking strategy to increase workplace satisfaction. Best of luck for continued success!
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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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Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

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