Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the formal opening today of the Office of the University Ombuds. Professor Emeritus Samuel Clemence has been named to head the office in an interim capacity until a search committee identifies a permanent ombuds.
The University created the office in response to recommendations of the University Senate Committee on Women’s Concerns and the Chancellor’s Workgroup on Diversity and Inclusion. It provides University staff, faculty and graduate students with an informal, confidential, impartial and independent resource to address interpersonal issues or questions openly and without fear of reprisal or judgment.
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