Grinnell College Ombuds Engages Harvard Students for Five-Year Consultation

Last fall, Grinnell's founding Ombuds, Chinyere Ukabiala, engaged students with Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program to conduct a five-year review of her Office.  Compared to its prior Ombuds clients (which include the American Red Cross, NIH, Asian Development Bank, and DC Public Schools), this is the smallest program HNMCP has consulted. 

The were two initial recommendations for the Grinnell Ombuds Office: 1. Explore ways to increase awareness of the office and understanding of its role on campus; and, 2. seek ways to share conflict management skills with individuals and groups positioned to manage conflicts. Ukabiala promises additional updates as the consultancy continues. (Grinnell News.)

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