Faculty Ombudsperson Jeffrey Clark attended a training workshop offered by the International Ombuds Association on April 4-6.
Faculty Ombudsperson Jeffrey Clark, professor of Mathematics, attended a training workshop offered by the International Ombuds Association in Miami on April 4-6. The workshop reviewed fundamentals and standards of practice such as confidentiality, independence and impartiality in discussing options with people about work-related issues. The workshop also included role-play where attendees had the opportunity to practice what they had learned and then receive constructive feedback.
Clark is in his sixth year as faculty ombudsperson and will continue for another three-year term.