The Ombuds Blog: Cal State San Bernardino Shutters Ombuds Office

January 24, 2024

Cal State San Bernardino Shutters Ombuds Office

Earlier this month, California State University, San Bernardino closed its Office of Ombuds Services. CSUSB's Ombudsperson, Twillea Evans-Carthen, who had served in the role for nearly seven years, also quietly retired at the end of December 2023. (She plans to continue teaching a couple courses as a part-time instructor.) According to a message posted on the Ombuds Office's website, the closure was prompted by ongoing budgetary reductions. (CSUSB Ombuds; Precinct Reporter Group.)
Related posts: Cal State San Bernardino Appoints New Ombuds, Removes Title IX Duties; Job Posting; Cal State San Bernardino Names Ombuds; Cal State San Bernardino Ombuds Signs New Charter; Interview of Cal State San Bernardino Ombuds; IOA Launches New Virtual Symposium for Practicing Ombuds.

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Anonymous2/06/2024 3:50 PM
There may also be hostility in the CSU system generally because of hostility toward confidential resources, at least in the Title IX realm.
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