University of Texas San Antonio - Writing
University Ombuds at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Higher Education
Donna
Edmondson
San Antonio, Texas
I am an experienced Ombudsperson with a demonstrated history of working in higher education. I have proven skills in outreach and program development, research, and administrative leadership. I am effective with oral and written communication including excellent presentation skills, and an ability to build professional rapport. I am a leader and creative thinker who is willing to pursue challenges and understands change for the benefit of the organization.
Lecturer I
Teaches a general survey course "Academic Inquiry and Scholarship" (AIS) to first time in college students.
Academic Affairs Ombudsperson
Listens to and discusses questions, concerns and complaints of faculty, staff, and student employees concerning the academic enterprise. Evaluates options to address faculty and staff academic concerns and answers or seeks others who can answer academic related questions. Explains academic policies and procedures or seeks others who can explain the policies and procedures. Facilitates the mediation of disputes to achieve a "win-win" resolution of the issues. Seeks input from others or makes referrals when appropriate and obtains resolution of questions, concerns and complaints in a timely manner. Creates an open environment in which faculty, staff and student employees can discuss academic related issues.
Research Ombudsperson
Listens to and discusses individual’s research-related concerns; Identifies and evaluates options to address faculty and staff research concerns; Provides and clarifies research policy information; Acts as a facilitator or mediator; Serves as a referral agent; Makes recommendations for change to enhance the mission of the university
Associate Director, Academic Publications & Graduation Coordination
Supervisor; supervise the production of two academic catalogs and an annual online information guide; oversee the production of the online class schedule and academic calendar; provide guidance to faculty and staff concerning catalog development and course insertion policy while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with the University community. Oversee graduation coordination including the online graduation application and other forms, degree audits, and commencement line up.
University Ombuds
I act as a liaison between individual employees, groups of employees, and the University administration by serving as a facilitator and providing an avenue for information. This role is responsible for addressing questions and concerns by evaluating options, providing guidance and facilitating mediation and resolution via informal conversations.
Adjunct Faculty
Taught upper division Texas history courses.
Adjunct Faculty
Teaching core American and Texas History courses
Adjunct Faculty
Taught lower division American history and Texas history.
Bachelors
American Studies
Masters
History
Bachelors
Anthropology
Lecturer I
Teaches a general survey course "Academic Inquiry and Scholarship" (AIS) to first time in college students.
Academic Affairs Ombudsperson
Listens to and discusses questions, concerns and complaints of faculty, staff, and student employees concerning the academic enterprise. Evaluates options to address faculty and staff academic concerns and answers or seeks others who can answer academic related questions. Explains academic policies and procedures or seeks others who can explain the policies and procedures. Facilitates the mediation of disputes to achieve a "win-win" resolution of the issues. Seeks input from others or makes referrals when appropriate and obtains resolution of questions, concerns and complaints in a timely manner. Creates an open environment in which faculty, staff and student employees can discuss academic related issues.
Research Ombudsperson
Listens to and discusses individual’s research-related concerns; Identifies and evaluates options to address faculty and staff research concerns; Provides and clarifies research policy information; Acts as a facilitator or mediator; Serves as a referral agent; Makes recommendations for change to enhance the mission of the university
Associate Director, Academic Publications & Graduation Coordination
Supervisor; supervise the production of two academic catalogs and an annual online information guide; oversee the production of the online class schedule and academic calendar; provide guidance to faculty and staff concerning catalog development and course insertion policy while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with the University community. Oversee graduation coordination including the online graduation application and other forms, degree audits, and commencement line up.
University Ombuds
I act as a liaison between individual employees, groups of employees, and the University administration by serving as a facilitator and providing an avenue for information. This role is responsible for addressing questions and concerns by evaluating options, providing guidance and facilitating mediation and resolution via informal conversations.
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