The Ombuds Blog: Louisiana State University Reopens Ombuds Office

April 10, 2018

Louisiana State University Reopens Ombuds Office

After a lengthy search, LSU has named Retha Niedecken as its next Ombudsperson. She is restarting a program that served the public university from 2006 to 2011 with Kirsten Schwehm as the first and only Ombuds. The office has been reconfigured somewhat and Niedecken reports to LSU's general counsel.

Niedecken is an experienced attorney and worked most recently as General Counsel for the Alamo Colleges District in San Antonio. She graduated from the University of South Alabama and earned her JD at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She is also an Hatha yoga instructor. (LSU Administration; LinkedIn.)

Related posts: LSU Ombuds Office Faces Elimination Under 2011-12 Budget; Louisianna State University Ombuds Publishes Biennial Report; Louisiana State University to Reopen Ombuds Office; Job Posting.

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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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April 10, 2018

Louisiana State University Reopens Ombuds Office

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