The Ombuds Blog: Quebec Higher Education Ombuds Association Selects 2026 Leaders

September 04, 2026

Quebec Higher Education Ombuds Association Selects 2026 Leaders

AOESQ (Association des ombudsmans en enseignement supérieur du Québec) has selected its executive committee for the coming year. The new officers are: Caroline Roy (Ombusman chez Université de Montréal), President; Marianne Leblond (Ombudsman adjointe chez Université de Montréal), Treasurer; and Stephanie Mc Farland (Ombudsman adjointe - Université de Sherbrooke), Secretary. The committee will support AOESQ members, strengthen its community of practice, and promote the Ombuds function throughout Quebec’s higher education sector. AOESQ brings together Ombuds from colleges and universities across the province. (LinkedIn.)

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September 04, 2026

Quebec Higher Education Ombuds Association Selects 2026 Leaders

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