The Ombuds Blog: Virginia Tech Ombuds Hosts an AMA

December 14, 2017

Virginia Tech Ombuds Hosts an AMA

Bryan Hanson, the Graduate School Ombudsperson for Virginia Tech, recently answered questions online for UrbanAMA. (Originating on Reddit, 'Ask Me Anything' “Ask Me Anything” is a common online discussion format that encourages people to ask someone about a specific aspect of their life, often their career or unique experiences.)

Hanson, who is also President of the Association for Conflict Resolution, fielded questions ranging from his background and work experiences to the aftereffects of the VT shooting and job stress. The entire AMA has been posted to YouTube and offers a great outreach tool and can be insightful for aspiring Ombuds. (YouTube.)

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December 14, 2017

Virginia Tech Ombuds Hosts an AMA

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