Dartmouth to Leave Ombuds Position Unfilled

The private Ivy League college in New Hampshire is giving up on its effort to recruit an Ombudsperson. The part-time position, which served non-union staff and faculty, has been vacant since the departure of Sean Nolon last summer. The search committee said that the main duties of the position could be provided by a new outside EAP contractor.

According to a College news report:

An internal search committee for the part-time ombudsperson position for the College has recommended that the role remain vacant at this time, and President Phil Hanlon ’77 has accepted the recommendation.

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“The role of the ombudsperson has been to provide confidential, objective, and informal assistance to non-union staff who may feel troubled by a workplace or campus issue,” says [EVP Rick] Mills. “The committee felt that employees now have access to expanded support and guidance through the full-time Title IX coordinator role and our enhanced partnership with ComPsych GuidanceResources.” These resources seek to address employee concerns while ensuring institutional accountability for preserving an equitable learning and working environment.

(Dartmouth News.) 

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