University of Oregon Ombuds Reports Decline in Cases in 2021

In her annual report covering the 2020-21 fiscal year, U of O University Ombudsperson Brett Harris says that her office saw an 18% decline in cases from the prior year. The decline to 306 cases was attributed to reduced staffing and outreach efforts. Notably, the report highlights 168 concerns involving diversity, equity and inclusion issues and 229 concerns relating to COVID-19. The full report is available online. (Oregon Ombuds Reports.)

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