January 5, 2010

The Ombuds Decade in Review

1. UCOA and TOA Merge

2. Canadian Ombuds Flourish

3. The Lawyers Weigh In

4. Federal Ombuds Get Organized

5. Leading Organizations Create Programs

6. Landmark Offices Close -- On the downside, several institutions shut down their Ombuds offices as the recession deepened in 2008 and 2009. Most notably, the California Institute of Technology closed the office that gave rise to one of the most significant court decisions for the profession.

8. Concept Expands Beyond the US

9. California Caucus Struggles -- The California Caucus of College and University Ombudsmen, the oldest organization of Ombuds and first publisher of a dedicated journal, has seen declining attendance at its annual meeting. As the decade closed, CCCUO was seeking its niche in a changed landscape.

10. A European Association Emerges

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November 4, 2009

Southern California Ombuds Group Will Meet November 19

Theresa Prator, Ombuds for Los Angeles World Airports, will host the next Southern California Ombuds Caucus on Thursday, November 19, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Participants will discuss where we are as a profession and have the chance to connect with colleagues. Click image for full agenda. Please RSVP to Theresa by Monday, November 16. Additional details will be posted here as they become available.