March 07, 2025

University of Pennsylvania's Ombuds Reports that Cases Ticked Up Again in 2023-24

UPenns’s Office of the Ombuds saw a 6% increase in visitors during the 2023–24 academic year, with staff making up the largest group of visitors (42%), followed by faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates. Employment-related concerns dominated with academic-related issues as the second-largest group. according to Deputy Ombuds Waged Jafer and University Ombuds Jennifer A. Pinto-Martin.
In response, the Ombuds Office expanded outreach efforts, offering workshops on communication, conflict management, and restorative practices. The office continues to emphasize respect and collegiality, encouraging early intervention to resolve conflicts before they escalate. (UPenn Almanac.)

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