The Office of the University Ombudsman at Cornell University is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. The program was established in response to the Willard Straight Hall takeover by students in 1969 as a neutral outlet for Cornellians to express their concerns. It is one of the oldest university Ombuds offices.In 2013, Ombudsman Charles Walcott recommended that the four-decade old charter be revised to reflect IOA standards. However, “When you look at the annual reports from 50 years ago and now, [they are] not incredibly different in terms of problems, issues,” said Ombuds Office Director Linda Falkson. “And that’s because the human condition isn’t all that different, back then or now.” (Cornell Sun.)
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