Central New Mexico Community College Unveils Ombuds Program

The public community college in Albuquerque, formerly known as Technical Vocational Institute (TVI), has created a Student Ombudsman office for its 22,000 students. The scope of services is generally consistent with other Ombuds programs in higher education, except that the website invites students to "report any concerns you may have." (Ombuds who practice to IOA standards do not act as an agent for notice and do not receive complaints for their organization.) The new Ombuds is located within the Dean of Students Office. The Ombuds is not identified nor did they respond to an email request for more information. (CNM Ombuds.)