What is the role of an ombudsman and how is it going to be covered in the degree program’s curriculum?
Ombudsmen are increasingly important in many organizations and higher educational institutions allowing a constructive process that allows for crucial clarification of communication, roles, responsibilities and other factors and leads toward the resolution of internal disputes. Columbia University has a rich tradition of ombudsmanship, and the M.S. program is evaluating the possibility of making this one area of specialization in its curriculum. In addition, we will integrate key aspects of ombudsman work into the core curriculum.
