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Webinar on "Showcasing Higher Education Ombudsman"
You are cordially invited to a Webinar under the theme “Showcasing Sectoral Ombudsman - The Higher Education Ombudsman”, which will be organized by the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC) on 9 May 2023.
The "Showcasing Sectoral Ombudsman - Higher Education Ombudsman" webinar will discuss the legal basis and mandate of the Higher Education Ombudsman, the relationship with the national Ombudsman, the process for the appointment and removal of staff, and the independence and reporting structures of the Higher Education Ombudsman. The webinar will also guide establishing a Higher Education Ombudsman's office, lessons learned, and advice based on the speakers' respective experiences.
The Webinar will be held on 9 May 2023 at 3.00 pm (GMT+2) via Zoom. Speakers at this webinar will inlcude:
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Adv. Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa, former Ombudsman, University of Cape Town, South Africa
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Hon. Amanda Dean, Ombudsman for Staff and Faculty at Austin Community College, Austin, Texas, United States of America
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Hon. Natalie Sharpe, Director of the Office of the Student Ombuds, University of Alberta, Canada
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Hon. Jean Grier, Vice-President of the European Network of Ombuds in Higher Education (ENOHE), United Kingdom ENOHE
Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, French, Portuguese, and Arabic. For more information please see the PDF file in the download section below. You can register in advance and secure your place using the FOLLOWING LINK.
Source: The African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC)
