New Ombudsperson for Students
To Members of the 麻豆区 community:
I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Spencer
Boudreau as the聽 Ombudsperson for Students, effective
September 1, 2009.
The Board of Governors recently approved a revised mandate for the
Ombudsperson for Students, who is charged with providing an
independent, impartial and confidential process through which
students may seek the just, fair and equitable resolution of any
University-related concern, where normal non-adversarial
administrative channels for addressing such matters are
inappropriate in the circumstances or prove ineffective.聽 The
Ombudsperson for Students, where appropriate, may also review
University policies, guidelines and procedures affecting students,
make recommendations for change, and promote discussion of
University-wide student related concerns.
Professor Boudreau brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and
integrity to this position.聽 He has been a member of the
Faculty of Education for over 20 years, serving as Director of the
Office of Student Teaching for 9 years and as Associate Dean
(Teaching, Learning, and Students) for the last 6 years.聽 He
has also served as a member of the Committee on Student Affairs and
as Chair of the University Grievance Committee, which will serve
him well in his new position, as will the high esteem and respect
he enjoys from students, faculty, and administrators alike.
Please join me in thanking Professor Boudreau for taking on the
responsibilities and challenges of the position of Ombudsperson for
Students.
It only remains for me to thank Dr. Linda Jacobs Starkey for
serving so ably as Interim Ombudsperson for Students during the
past year.聽 She is to be commended for embracing the role of
Ombudsperson for Students with such dedication and commitment to
student well being.
Regards,
Anthony C. Masi
Provost