Inaugural Ombuds Returns to Almaty Management University

AlmaU (Almaty Menedjment Universitetı), a private university in Kazakhstan, has appointed Irina Khan as its University Ombudsperson. Khan previously held the position from 2014 to 2017 and now returns to the role, bringing 50 years of experience in higher education and public administration. She has been affiliated with AlmaU since 2011 and currently serves as Dean of the Department of Undergraduate Programs, Advisor on Academic Affairs, and Professor Emerita. 

Established in 2014 at the initiative of university employees and with the support of institutional leadership, the AlmaU Ombuds Office serves students, faculty, and staff. The university states that its Ombuds and Ombuds Council work in accordance with the IOA Code of Ethics, identifying independence, neutrality and impartiality, confidentiality, and informality as their guiding principles. The Ombuds provides a confidential and informal resource for members of the university community to discuss concerns, explore options, and facilitate constructive dialogue. (AlmaU.)