CUNY Graduate Center Appoints Next Ombuds

The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York has appointed two Ombuds. Harriet Goodman and Manfred Philipp, both emeriti professors, will serve as Co-Ombudspersons for students, faculty, staff, and administrators. They follow Loraine Obler in the position and will practice to IOA standards. 

Goodman, a former professor of social welfare, is a nationally recognized scholar in social work education. In addition to many publications, she also directed innovative programs for persons with AIDS and youth in the justice system and consulted extensively with city agencies on mental health and social welfare policy. She earned her DSW at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. 

Philipp is a professor emeritus of biochemistry and chemistry. He has also held a variety of administrative positions, including chair of the faculty senate, trustee, and president of the Fulbright Association. He graduated from Michigan Technological University and earned his PhD at Northwestern University. (GC CUNY News.)