Northwestern has named Sarah Klaper as its first ombudsperson following a national search, according to a Thursday news release. An ombudsperson serves as a “neutral, independent, impartial and confidential”...

The University’s first move came when the Faculty Senate passed a resolution recommending the establishment of an ombuds program in March 2017. Then, former Provost Jonathan Holloway announced plans...

Northwestern will create an ombuds office in the 2020-2021 academic year, Provost Jonathan Holloway announced in a Tuesday email to students. Ombuds offices help students, staff and faculty navigate...