Temple University Partially Adopts IOA Standards

In May 2008, the Temple University College of Education implemented a student grade appeal system that references the informal services of a confidential and neutral student Ombuds. The policy specifically states that "The Ombudsperson will act in accordance with the International Ombudsperson [sic] Association’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics," and will be encouraged to seek training and support through IOA. (TU Student Grade Appeals; TU School of Ed. Ombuds.) However, other Temple Ombuds are given responsibility for administering formal student grievances. (See, e.g., TU College of Science & Tech and Dept. of Political Science.)