Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): Where Does the Ombuds Fit?

Abstract

How might an ombudsperson respond to an equity concern? Using a real-to-life case study about student / faculty conflict brought to a university ombudsperson, we consider the value of a fairness lens that an ombuds can bring to EDI ethical discussions.

Keywords

• Ombuds
• fairness
• equity
• diversity
• inclusion
• dispute resolution