The Ombuds Blog: Kennesaw State University Appoints First Full-Time Ombuds

August 19, 2025

Kennesaw State University Appoints First Full-Time Ombuds

Luc Guglielmi has been appointed the first full-time Ombuds for KSU, the public university in Cobb County, Georgia. Previously Kennesaw State has two, part-time faculty providing Ombuds services, so the development marks a turning point for the office. As a faculty member, Guglielmi has served as part-time Ombuds since 2021. KSU has also hosted summer workshops for Ombuds for the past several years.

Guglielmi is a Professor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, and has been a member of the faculty since 2006. In addition to teaching, he has coordinated several programs. He earned his PhD at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. (KSU News; LinkedIn.)

Prior Posts: Kennesaw State University Adds Two New Ombuds; Ombuds Abound at Kennesaw State's 2022 Summer Institute; Kennesaw State's Summer Institute Marks 25 Years, Expands Ombuds Workshops.

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Anonymous8/26/2025 5:46 AM
Congrats, Luc! This is wonderful to hear.
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