University of Houston–Clear Lake Announces Inaugural Ombuds

Lisa Jones has been appointed the first Faculty Ombudsperson for the public university in Houston, Texas. In this new role, Jones will work with the university's 750 academic staff and reports to the Senior VP for Academic Affairs & Provost. She takes on the Ombuds role in addition to her work as Professor of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity in the College of Education. 

Jones has been a member of the UHCL faculty for over 15 years and has received several awards for her teaching. Her research focuses on multicultural and diversity issues, learning styles of minority students, and racial tolerance in education. (UHCL Ombuds.)