Ombuds at University of Alberta Releases 2019-20 Annual Report

The Office of the Student Ombuds at UAlberta has posted its annual summary of activities for the most recent academic year. The report's focus is qualitative and leads with an explanation of the Ombuds' services and student testimonials. The data reflect a significant increase in casework: the office assisted 1,320 clients in 2019-20, an 11% annual increase. The report concludes with a review of its recommendations from 2018-19 and offers new recommendations. 

The University of Alberta Ombuds are: Natalie Sharpe, Director of the OSO; Brent Epperson, Graduate Ombudsperson; Remonia Stoddart-Morrison, Undergraduate Ombudsperson; and Kara Blizzard, Augustana Campus Ombudsperson. The office also has three interns. (OSO Annual Report 2019-20.)

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