The merits of a staff ombudsman in higher education: a plea for the widespread introduction of a Staff Ombudsman in the Higher Education system in the Netherlands
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2014-12
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Herfs, Paul
Teppema, Sytske
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The position of Staff Ombudsman remains virtually unknown within higher education. This article examines the duties, powers and impact that a Staff Ombudsman can have. Should the position of Staff Ombudsman become a more widespread phenomenon? In other words, what benefits does the appointment of a Staff Ombudsman offer for an institute of higher education?
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ombudsman for staff, higher education
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Herfs, P & Teppema, S 2014, 'The merits of a staff ombudsman in higher education : a plea for the widespread introduction of a Staff Ombudsman in the Higher Education system in the Netherlands', The Journal of California Caucus of College and University Ombuds, vol. XI, no. 2, pp. 17-25.