Call for Papers: 2010 Joint ENOHE/ACCUO Conference

The organizers of the joint conference of the European Network for Ombudsmen in Higher Education and the Association of Canadian College and University Ombudspersons in Vienna on May 19-21, 2010, have issued a call for papers. They have provided the following suggestions corresponding to the organization of the conference:

PRE-CONFERENCE SUGGESTIONS

• The Ombuds Principles in Practice (separate sessions for new & more experienced ombuds)
• What do you need to learn to be a more effective Ombudsman at this stage of your career?
• Dealing with Uncooperative or Defensive Personnel

CONFERENCE SUB-THEME TOPICS

• Fair, respectful and supportive environments in times of change and economic turmoil
• Governance in Higher Education
• Ombuds strategic alliances and impact on whole systems
• Use and Security of electronic tools and services (in institutions or in ombuds offices)

Please note that the conference is organized on a cost recovery basis and there is no funding for presenters. Proposals are due by December 9, 2009. (ACCUO Call for Proposals.)

Prior post: Canadian and European Higher Ed Ombuds Will Convene in Vienna.