The International Ombudsman Association presents several training sessions for new and experienced Ombuds in Phoenix, Arizona on July 8 through 12, 2013. The programs include:

• Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman Practice (formerly Organizational Ombudsman 101), July 8-10
  
  This 2½-day course that covers the fundamentals of the Organizational Ombuds role. It provides basic information and training for the Organizational Ombudsman by emphasizing the…

The eleventh annual Summer Meeting of College and University Ombudspersons is set for July 28-29, 2013 at DePaul University in Chicago. This annual event provides an opportunity for academic Ombuds to become better acquainted, to share concerns specific to their professional environments, and to support and learn from each other’s experiences.



Before the 1½-day general meeting, organizers are offering a one-day New Academic Ombuds Workshop on Sunday. New this year is a special…