Ombuds Proposed Amendment (7-day Notice)

From: Ani Kokobobo, University Senate President

Re: Review of Amendment to the University Senate Rules and Regulations

In collaboration with the Ombuds Office, the University Senate Executive Committee (SenEx) has referred to the University Senate the attached proposed amendment to the University Senate Rules and Regulations.

• Amendment to Articles V and VI of the USRR code describing the functions of the Ombuds Office, and required qualifications of the role

The amendments will be discussed by the University Senate on 10/6/22 meeting and voted on at the November meeting. Under University Senate Code, Article 1.8.2 (f), a motion may be made to suspend the provision requiring the senate to discuss an amendment at one meeting and vote at a second. If such a motion is made and passes by a 2/3 majority, a vote on these amendments may occur at the 10/6/22, meeting. 

Please note that it is a requirement that proposed changes to the USRR code be sent to all faculty, staff, and students, but no action is required on your part unless you wish to submit a written comment. Please forward your written comments on the proposed amendments to the University Governance Office (email: govern@ku.edu by noon on 10/6/22.

Please contact the University Governance Office, govern@ku.edu, if you have any questions regarding these amendments.