University of British Columbia Ombuds Reports Strong Growth in Cases in 2018

In an annual report that marked a decade of service to the large public university in Vancouver, UBC's Ombudsperson for Students, Shirley Nakata said that her office 546 cases in 2018. The caseload increased 21% from the prior year. Since Nakata was appointed and opened the office, cases have increased nine of ten years.

In addition to demographic visitor data and case statistics, the report also made several organizational recommendations. The report was presented this week to the UBC Senate. Other members of the office are Michelle Quigg, Ombuds Officer for Vancouver, and Cindy Leonard, for Okanagan. (UBC Ombuds 2018 Report.)

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