The Ombuds Blog: Interview with Utah Valley University Ombuds

March 28, 2018

Interview with Utah Valley University Ombuds

UVU's Ombudsman and Coordinator of Conflict Resolution, Talatou Abdoulaye, was recently interviewed by the campus newspaper. He sought to reassure students who may be afraid of reaching out to his office because he works at the university and/or don’t think he can help them. He that he shreds all case materials at the end of every semester, to illustrate his confidentiality and informality.

Abdoulaye, who was appointed just last year, also said that he hopes to begin an internships next fall for students interested in mediation. (UVU Review.)

Related posts: Utah Valley University Introduces Student Ombuds; Utah Valley University Ombuds Works to Resolve Student Housing Issues; Job Posting; Utah Valley University Appoints Full-Time Ombuds.

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March 28, 2018

Interview with Utah Valley University Ombuds

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