The Ombuds Blog: Save the Date for Southeast Regional Ombuds Meeting in June 2019

October 24, 2018

Save the Date for Southeast Regional Ombuds Meeting in June 2019

Kennesaw State University will host a professional development program and regional group kick-off in Savannah, Georgia next summer, June 19th-21st. This event is intended to re-establish a Southeast regional group.

Workshop topics will likely include:

Conflict Coaching
Restorative Justice
Motivational Interviewing
Insights from Ombuds Research
Bystander Education

The first two days will emphasize professional development workshops; the third (Friday) will be dedicated to sharing, discussion and planning. Mary Rowe will join the group as a special guest and featured speaker.

Details are being finalized in the coming months; to receive additional information as it comes available, please contact Ellen Lahtinen (elahtine @ kennesaw.edu). To offer suggestions, assistance, or other inquiries, please contact Tim Hedeen, KSU Ombuds (tkhedeen @ kennesaw.edu).

Prior Posts: Kennesaw State University to Host Southeast Regional Facilitation Conference; Georgia State University Ombuds Office Announces Annual Symposium Details; Symposium on Dispute System Design to Feature Ombuds.

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October 24, 2018

Save the Date for Southeast Regional Ombuds Meeting in June 2019

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