University of Minho Names Next Student Ombuds and First Institutional Ombuds

Rosa Vasconcelos has been named the next Student Ombudsperson for the public university in Braga, Portugal, succeeding Paula Cristina Martins, who established the position in 2016. In addition, Minho announced the appointment of Aníbal Augusto Alves as its first Institutional Ombudsperson. His mandate is broader and is otherwise consistent with a mandate of independence, neutrality, and confidentiality. Both new Ombuds will serve a four-year term.

Vasconcelos is an Associate Professor in the Textile Engineering Department of the School of Engineering. She earned her undergraduate degree and PhD from the University of Minho. In addition to her teaching, Vasconcelos has held a variety of leadership position. She is also a member of the board of governors of the IEEE Education Society since 2015. (Minho Student Ombuds; IEEE Education Society BOG.)

Alves joined the faculty at Minho in 1976 and is now an Emeritus Professor of Communication Sciences. He graduated from Minho and earned his doctorate at Université Catholique de Louvain. He has served as a chair or director of many centers and programs at Minho. (Minho Institutional Ombuds.)

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