The Ombuds Blog: University of Idaho Ombuds Releases 2019 Report

March 12, 2020

University of Idaho Ombuds Releases 2019 Report

Laura Smythe, who became the University of Idaho Ombuds in October 2018, has posted her first report. Smythe says that in her first nine months on the job, she handled 227 cases—a significant increase on an annual basis from prior years.
In addition, she"conducted 24 mediations, 44 facilitated discussions and 15 group facilitations; provided 13 visitors with longterm coaching; and gave 12 trainings and 3 guest lectures." In addition to detailed case data, the report also summarizes the 27-year history of the office. (University of Idaho Ombuds 2019 Report.)

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March 12, 2020

University of Idaho Ombuds Releases 2019 Report

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